Les Bains de Saint-Thomas - Fontpédrouse (Pyrénées-Orientales), France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 42° 30.010 E 002° 10.044
31T E 431588 N 4705647
[FR] Trois bassins extérieurs à une température d’environ 37°C y ont été aménagés. [EN] This place is at an altitude of 1150 m; there is a fantastic hot spring at a temperature of 58° C and its benefits have been known for a very long time.
Waymark Code: WM166C3
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 05/17/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
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[FR] L’eau thermale de Saint-Thomas est classée parmi les plus chaudes de type Pyrénéen (58° C). Elle est sulfurée, bicarbonatée, riche en fluor, en silice totale et en oligo-éléments. Son plancton thermal la rend légère et douce pour la peau. Cette eau exceptionnelle, naturellement utilisée, a une action antalgique, décontracturante, antiallergique et cicatrisante. La température varie selon les exigences climatiques : 34° à 38° C. La profondeur maximale des bains est de 1,20 m.

L’espace intérieur, renommé l’espace « bien-être » vous offrira trois salles à températures progressives (le Vaporarium, le hammam et le sauna) parfumées aux huiles essentielles d’eucalyptus et équipées d’éclairages d’ambiance en chromothérapie (fibre optique) avec bassin froid et douches. Vous découvrirez également un grand jacuzzi, un espace de repos et de relaxation, trois salles de soins et de massages ainsi qu’un salon de thé.

[EN] Three outside pools at a temperature of about 37°C have been built there ; they are equipped with Jacuzzis, massaging jets and two series of natural sulphur showers with a regulated temperature.

The inner area will offer you three oriental rooms with progressive temperatures diffusing steam with essential oils of eucalyptus and equipped with concealed lighting in chromotherapy (fibre optics), a showers cold basin and you will also discover two Jacuzzis, a relaxation area, three rooms for beauty care and massages, as well as a tea room.

The thermal water of Saint-Thomas is rated among the hottest of the Pyrenean type (58°C); It contains sulphur, bicarbonate, fluorine, silica and a lot of trace elements. Its thermal plankton makes it light and soft for the skin. This exceptional natural water has analgesic, antiallergic and healing effects. The temperature varies according to atmospheric conditions : from 34° to 38°C.
The maximum depth is 1 m 20.
This is primarily a: Mineral Bath

Street Address:
Aygue Calente,
Fontpédrouse,
66360


Walk in/Day use permitted?: yes

Least Expensive Adult Entry Fee: 7€

"Textile free"?: Not permitted

Telephone Number: (+33) 04 68 97 03 13

Web Site: [Web Link]

Towels Provided?: yes

Hottest water temperature (specify °C or °F): 37° C

Opening Hours:
Les bains sont ouverts tous les jours de 10h à 19h40


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