Things to See in the Languedoc: Springs and Spas
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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.
Alet les Bains. Thermal spa.
waters are used to treat ailments of the digestive and
metabolic systems. Click here for more about Alet-les-Bains 
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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. Click on the following link for more on Rennes-les-Bains.
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.
Bains de Llo. Hot sulphurous water.
Bains de Dorres. In the Cerdagne. Natural hot water (38° C)
Click here for more about these springs
and spas
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Bains de Dorres - Abreuvoir |
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Bains de Dorres - in winter |
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Bains de Dorres - Cerdagne |
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Bains de Dorres - Capelle Belloc |
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Bains de Dorres - Dolmen Brangoli |
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Bains de Dorres - Baroque Retable |
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Bains de Dorres - le Train Jaune |
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