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→ Heimat by Wairis Dirie (16th arr): Set in an unassuming, airy building in the 16th, once home to the Fondation Dapper Museum, Heimat by Wairis Dirie is a women-only, modern, spa-like gym. The ownership group RSG operates several boutique gyms in multiple countries, including a co-ed Heimat in Los Angeles. Here, they’ve collaborated with human rights activist and former model Dirie on a space that incorporates a collection of artworks by women artists.
What’s inside: A return to yourself is the mantra of the three-floor emporium that includes quiet golden-lit lounge spaces by the jacuzzi and sauna, weight rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, and countless classes from boxing to pilates inside a former theater (with stage-like lighting intact). Multiple shower and locker areas are outfitted with Dyson hairdryers and other top-tier products and equipment.
Entry price: Monthly memberships cost 300 €, after an initial registration fee of another 300 €. Day passes are available for 100 €.
Food & Drink: Membership includes all the fancy lattes you can drink, but smoothies and other treats are extra. –Andra Zeppelin