--- In IMR_Turkish_Baths@..., Chris Brady
<chrisjbrady@...> wrote:
>
> A few months ago someone mentioned experiencing the authentic
Turkish Bath or Islamic Hammam next to the Mosque in Paris. I
questioned the safety of westerners going there bearing in mind that
westerners are not the most preferred of peole amongst Muslims right
now. But no-one replied. So has anyone been there recently and what
reception did they get? Thanks - Chris B.
>

I been once about two years ago. It was an interesting experience
but I must admit it was slightly intimidating but that was mostly
because of my rather poor schoolboy French. The staff hardly speak
any English. It was mostly regulars there when I visited but they
were of all creeds and cultures. Nobody chatted to me (but I would
have struggled to converse unless they had a bit of English language)
but I didn't feel unsafe at all.

It was a superb Hammam experience. The full works - soaping,
scrubbing, massage.