Mosquée de Paris
Built between 1922-1926, this mosque beautifully mixes Islamic motif with the art deco style. If you want to unwind then the hammam is highly recommended, it is an incredibly relaxing experience with the heat and steam literally transporting your stresses and troubles away. If you want to go all out, you can also pay extra for a black-soap body scrub and massage treatments.
Modestly dressed visitors are also allowed to enter the Mosque itself (although not the prayer room) and there are 'souk' style market stalls to buy fabrics, ceramics and other souvenirs. Also very recommended is a mint tea with baklawas (honey and nut pastries) which you can enjoy alongside little sparrows which aren't too shy to come to your table and pick at your crumbs, making the whole ambiance very special indeed. There is also a restaurant, which I look forward to trying out at some point soon...
For more information: http://www.la-mosquee.com/
N.B. The hammam is open for women on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am - 9pm and for men on Tuesdays and Sundays from 10am-9pm.
I simply love this place and recommnet if to all and sundry.
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