Spa towns and well-being in the heart of Auvergne
Auvergne, France's veritable water tower, is home to a spa heritage in the Puy-de-Dôme region that has been shaped by volcanoes. From Royat to Châtel-Guyon, via Châteauneuf-les-Bains, La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore, five spa towns combine the benefits of natural waters with relaxation and Belle Époque architecture. An invitation to discover and recharge your batteries in the heart of a unique volcanic landscape.
Le Printemps du Thermalisme: take advantage of exclusive wellness offers
Printemps du Thermalisme returns to the spas of the Puy-de-Dôme in May and June. Take advantage of special offers and events to (re)discover the benefits of thermal waters in Auvergne, at the heart of destinations dedicated to well-being.
La Bourboule, a family resort
With its neo-classical, Baroque and Art Deco styles, La Bourboule still proudly bears the elegance of the Belle Époque, a period during which the resort shone throughout Europe. Set in the Sancy Massif, on the banks of the Dordogne, it is renowned for its waters, which have unique dermatological and respiratory properties, derived from a spring gushing out at 58°C from a water table 80 metres below.
The Grands Thermes, with their neo-Byzantine domes and oriental accents, offer a majestic setting in which to enjoy a wide range of treatments dedicated to well-being and relaxation.
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La Bourboule is one of the few spas to offer cures for children from 18 months (respiratory tract) and babies from 6 months (dermatology).
Le Mont-Dore, nature and relaxation
Nestling at the foot of the Puy de Sancy, at an altitude of 1,050 m, Le Mont-Dore has 13 thermal springs renowned since ancient times for their relaxing and soothing properties. They are among the richest in silica in France!
Inspired by the Caracalla thermal baths in Rome, the Grands Thermes du Mont-Dore, some of which are listed Historic Monuments, boast a remarkable neo-Byzantine décor: polychrome mosaics and frescoes, a metal framework, elegant domes, marble and even Gallo-Roman remains... a journey through time. And don't forget the spa park, which has recently been redeveloped for the enjoyment of walkers.
Summer and winter alike, the resort combines thermal treatments, the pleasures of outdoor sports and cultural discoveries, for a rejuvenating stay in the heart of the volcanoes.
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An ideal resort for combining the benefits of volcanic waters with mountain activities, summer and winter alike!
Châtel-Guyon, an innovative spa town
In the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, Châtel-Guyon is a destination where you can pamper your body and mind. Its waters, rich in magnesium, silicon and trace elements, are renowned for their benefits to digestive health and general well-being. The town is home to a number of key elements of its spa heritage: thermal baths, parks, a casino, grand hotels and villas, bearing witness to the exceptional architectural creations of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Added to this elegant spa heritage is the Aïga Resort, a new-generation 15,000 m² complex. This unique place brings together a thermal spa entirely dedicated to cures, a spa, a tourist residence, a nutritious-gastronomic restaurant and a microbiota research centre: a resolutely forward-looking approach.
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A pioneering 'digestive well-being' resort, combining scientific innovation and relaxation in the heart of the volcanoes.
Royat-Chamalières, the chicest of them all
Since the XIXᵉ century, Royat-Chamalières has attracted celebrities and spa enthusiasts: Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie helped shape its spa future in 1862, followed later by the Goncourt brothers, George Sand, Sarah Bernhardt, Colette and Stéphane Mallarmé, all of whom were seduced by its waters and elegant setting.
In addition to its prestigious Belle Époque heritage, the resort boastsvolcanic waters rich in dissolved gas, particularly recommended for cardiovascular and rheumatological treatments. Its two wellness centres, Royatonic Bains & Spa and Grands Thermes de Royat, offer a wide range of treatments to help you really let go, between a dynamic town and volcanic landscapes.
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A resort that combines historic elegance with modern well-being, ideal for recharging your batteries in a chic, refined setting.
Châteauneuf-les-Bains, a natural and confidential resort
Nestling in the heart of the Sioule gorges, in a green and unspoilt environment, Châteauneuf-les-Bains is an intimate spa resort. As far back as Antiquity, its hot mineral waters were renowned for their beneficial effects; today, they are still recognised for their soothing properties, particularly in the treatment of rheumatic ailments and stress-related disorders.
With its river, cliffs and forests, the resort offers anexceptional natural setting.The thermal baths offer hot baths, thermal mud applications, tonic showers and relaxation areas.
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At Châteauneuf-les-Bains, it's easy to combine a wellness cure with outdoor activities: canoeing down a river, hiking the volcanic heights or contemplating the wild landscapes of the Sioule valley.
