The Spa also includes some staples such as men’s and women’s relaxation areas, fitness center, movement studio and a glass-enclosed pool with panoramic city views. Naturally Peninsula Cuisine is available for light dining. ESPA designed the offerings specifically for the Peninsula Spa, which combine innovative treatments with all-natural ingredients.

The theme of well-rounded and well-being at the ESPA spa is part of the Peninsula Wellness program, “ a lifestyle program that touches every aspect of a guest’s lifestyle, both during their stay and beyond, and which focuses on providing a sanctuary for the five senses.”

ESPA partnered with well-renowned Designer Alexandra Champalimaud who was involved in the restoration of Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and many more high end projects.

Prices are in the same range as the competitors in New York, for instance a 60 minute aromatherapy massage is $195 USD which is the same as The Caudalie Spa at The Plaza.

I am adding The Peninsula Spa by ESPA to my list for my next trip to New York!

Charlevoix has welcomed travellers since the 18th century. The first Manoir opened in 1899 and was made of wood. Unfortunately the 250-room hotel burned down in 1928 and was reconstructed as a Normandy-style castle in 1929.

In 1998, over 140 million dollars were injected by the 3 owners for a grand restoration. A 10,000 sq ft ballroom and new pools were added, guestrooms were totally redesigned, etc. The hotel was closed for 9 months and every single corner of the property was modified or improved. Everybody talked about it in the media as it was, and still is, the most ambitious restoration project in the province. The re-opening of the Majestic Manoir Richelieu in June 1999 was a huge success and I was part of it! The project was completed by Construction Manager Pomerleau and Interior Design Firm Alexandra Champalimaud & Associates.

In 2005 the golf product was also improved and redesigned: 9 holes were added making it a world-class 27 hole golf course, a new Club House and a tee off departure experience from the main hotel (golf-in, golf-out concept).

In winter, there are so many things to do onsite and in the area such as skating, dogsledding, relaxing at the spa and enjoying the outdoor heated pools. Le Manoir Richelieu is proud to be the largest and the most luxurious snowmobiling relais in the world with indoor heated parking for snowmobiles! There are also two fabulous alpine skiing centres not too far from the hotel: Mont Grand Fonds and Le Massif… Ready to crash?