# Wellness and dance initiatives in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wellness-and-dance-initiatives-in-france
> Updated: 2026-09-01T02:20:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Wellness and movement-based activities are expanding across various regions in France through festivals, professional training, and immersive retreats.

Scheduled events include the Salon du Bien-Être in Verdun, featuring services such as sophrology and hypnosis, and the THE NEW WELL festival in Paris, which focuses on beauty technology and fitness. 

Complementing these festivals, dance and wellness offerings are being implemented through structured curricula in Strasbourg and Reims, as well as specialized retreats in La Rochelle, Aix-en-Provence, and Normandy. Additionally, new movement practices like Ecstatic Dance and midday classes for professionals are being introduced in Cahors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: France expands dance and wellness offerings through retreats and workshops

France sees a rise in diverse dance and wellness offerings, including professional training in Grand Est, immersive retreats in Normandy and Arcachon, and new movement workshops in Cahors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-expands-dance-and-wellness-offerings-through-retreats-and-workshops

### 2026-08-31: Wellness and beauty festivals scheduled in Verdun and Paris

Upcoming wellness and beauty events in France include the Salon du Bien-Être in Verdun this September and the THE NEW WELL festival in Paris, featuring over 120 brands and various wellness experiences.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wellness-and-beauty-festivals-scheduled-in-verdun-and-paris

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