pegdom

Have heard great stories about the saunas & tea at the Institut du Arabe. Would you like to spend an afternoon there, yet am a little cautious due to current world situation. Am I being ridiculous or shall I heed caution?

ima-fan

There is no sauna at the IMA, just a coffee/tea-place and a roof top restaurant. The museum is great.<BR>http://www.imarabe.org/<BR>For the hammam you'd have to go to the Mosque de Paris in the 5th arr.

pegdom

OOOps, yes that's what I meant

pegdom

so, what do you think?

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topper

tell me more

Hmmmm, an interesting cultural experience in Paris. Does anyone have a firsthand story about going to a hamman? What was it like? What's the protocol?

Curious

Can anyone answer this? I find it a fascinating question.

kelly

Just topped a post for you where I gave my experience there. Have fun!

xxxxxx

How's this place for an American woman in terms of the political climae????

wondering

How would anyone know you ARE American? Paris is a big melting pot, so....

Sally

Wondering: How about when she speaks!

kelly

I am an american living in Paris, and having been to the hammam, I can't imagine having any problems there, or elsewhere in Paris for that matter. With all do respect to your question, what would happen in a room with a bunch of nearly naked women? People go there to relax and enjoy the experience, so just go and have a good time!