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Things to See in the Languedoc:   Springs and Spas

Tectonc activity under the Pyrenees causes subterrannean water to be heated. If it surfaces it appears to us as natural hot springs. Spa towns and health resorts are often sited around such springs. Here are some of the main ones in the Languedoc:

La Chaldette.  Hydrotherapy and climatotherapy centre (altitude 1000 metres).  

Sainte-Odile d'Avène.  The waters have soothing properties and are used in the treatment of skin diseases.

Avene les Bains.  Hydrotherapy resort. Click here for more about Alet-les-Bains Next.

Alet les Bains.  Thermal spa.   waters are used to treat ailments of the digestive and metabolic systems.

  

Le Boulou.  Hydrotherapy and climatotherapy resort at the foot of the Albères hills. digestive and cardiovascular disorders.

La Preste les Bains.  A thermal spa in a fortified village,

Balaruc les Bains.   Hydrotherapy and balneotherapy resort in a pretty village, treating rheumatic symptoms.

Moltig les Bains.   A lake-side hydrotherapy centre. It treats respiratory, rheumatic and skin disorders.

Vernet les Bains.   Thermal spa in a picturesque village. It offers treatment for rheumatic and respiratory disorders.

Bagnols les Bains.  The waters are used to treat respiratory and rheumatic symptoms.

Lamalou les Bains.   Hydrotherapy and climatotherapy resort. Rheumatism, after-effects of injury, and neurological complaints.

Rennes les Bains.   A thermal spa since Roman times. The waters are used in the treatment of rheumatic symptoms.

Amélie les Bains.   Hydrotherapy resort. 20 springs provide treatment for rheumatic and respiratory ailments.

Allegre les Fumades.   Hydrotherapy and health resort.   specialist centre for treating respiratory and skin disorders.

Bains de Saint Thomas.   The six hot springs which emerge at Saint Thomas are among the hottest sulphurous waters

Bains de Dorres.   sulphurous water at a temperature of 42°C.   Open-air Romans granite baths.

Bains de Llo.   Hot sulphurous water,

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