Well-being

Well-being in Aquitaine involves a whole host of gentle treatments, from a day-long “thermoludism” session to a three-week cure or a short healthcare break.

Postnatal cures, romantic weekends, relaxing breaks for the stressed – all these short stays and holidays are designed to provide harmony and relaxation from head to foot, in a mild climate and in beautiful landscapes, all year round.

Aquitaine is France’s leading spa region with 30 of the country’s 107 spa resorts. The diversity of the sub-soils in the region provides the water with a variety of mineral salts and trace elements, hence plenty of possibilities for healthcare.

From the resorts in the Landes area – including Dax, France’s number one spa town – to the baths of Casteljaloux, without forgetting the aptly-named towns of Eaux-Bonnes and Eaux-Chaudes in the Béarn, you can do an entire tour of Aquitaine via its spas.

On the programme: application of mud rich in trace elements, sprays, hydro-massages, healing baths and special showers, all of which will do you a power of good!

Using seawater, these treatments are grouped under the name thalassotherapy. The term was invented by Doctor de La Bonnardière from Arcachon. You can find out more in the chapter on the Ocean…

Treatment with the same baths and showers, only this time with running water, is known as balneotherapy.

These spas all have refined décor and a luxurious, quiet atmosphere and are often the star attractions of prestigious hotels. Massages with essential oils, hot stones, shiatsu… the Oriental influence will restore your inner well-being while you admire the beautiful settings.

More information on spas and balneotherapy with the special “Pamper Yourself” feature.

In the world’s biggest region of fine wines, well-being is naturally to be found in the grape! Vinotherapy treatments include honey and wine body-wraps, crushed cabernet exfoliating, vine-tendril draining…

It is the Sources de Caudalie that has developed this unique product, in the no less unique setting of Château Smith Haut Lafitte . 

All you have to do now is to decide whether to choose the healthcare centre for the treatment it offers or for its location and the tempting activities and visits you can do in the area!