Asian massage in Paris: Thai, Chinese, Japanese, what to know

What people mean by “Asian massage”

Asian massage is a broad label. In Paris, it can refer to a Chinese foot reflexology shop, a Japanese shiatsu practice, a Thai spa or a sensual massage salon. The traditions behind these places are very different, and knowing them helps you find exactly what you are looking for.

Here is a short, honest overview, followed by what our salon actually offers.

The main Asian massage traditions

Thai massage

Traditional Thai massage, or Nuad Thai, comes from Thailand and has roots in Buddhist and Indian medicine. The masseuse uses thumbs, palms, elbows and feet to press along energy lines called sen, and guides the body into gentle stretches. It is often described as “passive yoga”. It is dynamic, rhythmic and deeply releasing.

Chinese massage

Chinese massage, known as tuina, belongs to traditional Chinese medicine. It uses kneading, rolling, rubbing and acupressure on the meridians. It is usually firmer and more targeted, often used for back pain or stiffness. Chinese foot reflexology is another popular style in Paris. Our salon does not offer traditional Chinese massage.

Japanese massage

Shiatsu is the best-known Japanese massage: finger pressure on specific points, given through clothing. Japan is also associated with nuru, a sensual massage using a slippery seaweed-based gel. Our salon does not offer it: we recommend the body to body with warm oil rather than nuru.

Tradition	Key techniques	Feeling
Thai	Pressure on energy lines, stretches, rhythm	Fluid, stretching, energising
Chinese (tuina)	Kneading, rubbing, acupressure	Firm, targeted
Japanese (shiatsu)	Finger pressure through clothing	Precise, calm
Japanese (nuru)	Body glide with seaweed gel	Sensual, frictionless

For a deeper comparison, read Shoda’s guide on Thai vs Chinese vs Japanese massage.

What our Asian massage salon offers

Our salon is Thai. Our masseuses are Thai and were trained in traditional Thai massage before specialising in sensual massage. Every session starts with a Thai-style warm-up, then moves into one of these:

• Body to body massage: the masseuse glides over you with her oiled body. Our signature.
• Soapy massage: foam and a body glide in the shower, then a body to body with oil on the table.
• Thai erotic massage: the most “Thai” of our massages, with a longer traditional sequence before the glide.
• Tantric massage: slow, breath-led and meditative.

All of them cost the same: €100 for 30 minutes, €130 for 45 minutes, €150 for an hour, €250 for an hour with two masseuses.

Tips for choosing an Asian massage in Paris

If you are visiting Paris and looking for an Asian massage, a few simple questions will save you from disappointment:

• What kind of massage do you want? Therapeutic work on a sore back points to tuina or a classic Thai massage. Deep relaxation with a sensual dimension points to body to body with warm oil.
• Are the prices clearly displayed? A serious salon tells you the price for each length before you arrive, with no surprises on the day.
• Is there a proper shower? For any oil or gel massage, a private shower before and after is a basic sign of hygiene.
• Are the rules stated openly? A salon that explains what it does, and what it does not do, is a salon that respects both its staff and its clients.
• Can you book easily in English? For travellers, a quick written exchange by WhatsApp is far more comfortable than a phone call in a foreign language.

Lyn has gathered more advice in her guide on how to choose an erotic massage parlour in Paris.

A sensual massage within clear limits

Travellers are sometimes unsure what to expect from an Asian massage salon in Paris, and that caution is understandable. Our position is simple: our massages are professional, performed by trained Thai masseuses by the book. An indecent request or inappropriate behaviour, or simply a decision by the masseuse that the session should stop, leads to immediate cancellation, without refund. Read our house rules to know exactly what to expect.

Asian massage in the heart of Paris 9th

The salon is at 42 rue de Bruxelles, in the 9th arrondissement, on a quiet street between Place de Clichy and Place Blanche. Place de Clichy metro (lines 2 and 13) is two minutes away, the Moulin Rouge five, Pigalle eleven, and Saint-Lazare station two stops on line 13.

We are open every day, 11am to 8pm, including Sundays. English is spoken, and booking is done in one WhatsApp message, from any phone number.