The Thermes de Luchon, the most sulphurous waters in the Pyrenees, are getting a makeover!

The thermal waters of Bagnères-de-Luchon, thanks to their very high sulfur content, are renowned for rheumatological and respiratory care. They are captured by deep boreholes to preserve their properties and very high temperatures. It is estimated that these thermal waters circulate and gorge themselves with precious minerals in contact with the underground rock, for nearly 14,000 years. The thermal establishments of Bagnères-de-Luchon are among the most elegant and renowned in France, it is the first thermal spa in the Pyrenees. In a mountain setting, "La Reine des Pyrénées" attracts spa guests every year who take advantage of the waters, but also of the particularly invigorating and relaxing environment of the spa resort. It is a tourist, sports and leisure place. The Thermes de Luchon are getting a facelift, come and see the new features offered for health spa treatments and spas for pleasure!

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The most sulphurous waters of the Pyrenees

The history of the Thermes de Luchon goes back to the time of the Romans, great lovers of the pleasures of water in all their forms. The first thermal pools date back to antiquity and it is therefore for almost 2000 years that the properties of these most sulfurous waters of the Pyrenees have been exploited. It was in the 18th and 19th centuries that the fame of the city was at its peak and several establishments were built to receive spa guests in search of health or simply pleasure. At the end of the 19th century, the many specialists who analyzed the waters were able, with experience and technological advances, to offer all sorts of facilities (spraying in the vaporarium, humage, insufflation, poultices, etc.) to extract the best from the waters and treat the respiratory tract, the ENT sphere, rheumatic affections… Open to young and old, spa treatments require a medical prescription to be taken care of.

Large-scale renovation for the Thermes de Luchon!

The Thermes de Luchon will benefit from substantial renovations! Taken over by the Arenadour group, specializing in thermal establishments and originally from Dax, they will be modernized, renovated and benefit from the addition of a spa area.

Good to know: The thermal baths remain open during the works! They do not in any way interfere with the course of spa treatments.

For this metamorphosis, the work will be delivered in several stages. A first part of the buildings was renovated and delivered in March 2023, the second part will be done in autumn 2023 for an end of the work scheduled for spring 2024. More than a refresh, it is really an overhaul of the care pathway, which will make it possible to accommodate more spa guests and in better conditions. In this regard, circulation from one center to another, reception in treatment areas, corridors and common areas have been reviewed to make travel more fluid and more intuitive. The renovation program also aims to enhance the thermal environment and its heritage, which itself is part of a beautiful natural setting.

Restructuring, renovation and expansion

The thermal baths are spread over several buildings, which will all benefit from rehabilitation. The premium space for thermal cures under agreement, in the Chambert building, will be augmented by a spa. The Vaporarium where ENT and respiratory treatments are carried out has also been ready since March 2023. For spring 2024, a wellness area with gym, swimming pool, sensory showers, caves and sauna as well as a large spa area on the rooftop terrace will be available. The whole family will be able to enjoy the benefits of the thermal waters.

The cures are an increasingly popular medical method, which avoids or limits the taking of drugs by rebalancing the body. Thermal waters and their derivatives (mud, gas and vapours) are very effective, especially for children. Durable and without adverse effects, it is a long-term investment in health. Let yourself be seduced by the new face of the Thermes de Luchon!

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