Beauty and wellness Ardèche

Nestled in a green landscape, the resort of Saint-Laurent-les-Bains feeds off the crisp mountain air and remains one of the wildest sites of French thermalism. Its modern and functional thermal centre is set in a décor of honey-coloured wood and soft earthenware. Born from volcanism, the waters of Saint-Laurent, oligometallic, gaseous and radioactive, promote vascular dilation, oxygenation of tissues and sedation of pain, all indicated for degenerative rheumatism with ankylosis of joints, neuralgia and sciatica. If you do not have the time to devote the 18 days to the medical and reimbursed cure, the mini-cures proposed with accommodation over 6, 9 or 12 days allow you to take advantage of the care provided in Saint-Laurent, as a cure or prevention. If you want to get back into shape, the "vitality" packages offer one or more days to take advantage of thermal water-based well-being treatments such as affusion massages and mud cataplasms, as well as the vaporarium, the two thermal water pools and the solarium which opens onto the Borne valley. Note also the mini-cure against back pain, the specific fibromyalgia cure and the opening of the thermal spa every afternoon. And at the thermal spa, you will discover a music therapy room, pressotherapy, beauty cabins, a hydromassage bed, a multisensory room, a relaxation area...

A spa treatment on a volcano, that is rather original. However, this is the case at Neyrac, which is located in the hollow of a volcanic massif, in a magnificent setting dotted with chestnut, oak, pine and juniper trees. The establishment offers cures focused on rheumatology and dermatology (eczema, psoriasis), as well as a very nice wooden spa, the Natural spa, where it is good to come and take care of yourself. In addition to the medical cures, you can come to Neyrac to treat your joints and your skin thanks to the six-day preventive mini-cures (same care as for the medical cures). For wellness stays, the spa offers half-day, three-day and six-day packages, as well as numerous à la carte treatments in the scents of lavender and eucalyptus. You can come and enjoy an afternoon of well-being with the "Prestige" formula, which will let you taste the joys of a scented bubble bath, a jet shower, an underwater scrub, a facial treatment, a Californian massage and access to the hammam, bubble bath and the play pool of thermal water heated to 30°C, all for a very affordable price. On the medical side, discover underwater massages, tonic, relaxing or circulatory made by physiotherapists will allow a deep relaxation, while beauticians will take care of you with Californian, oriental or Balinese modeling. Accommodation is offered in the beautiful studios with red jojoba wood floors just above the establishment, with direct access to the spa, pool and cafeteria. The landscaped park surrounding the spa is particularly pleasant, with its fitness trail and relaxation areas. Sports enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a wellness and sports stay in the regional park, which offers numerous sports activities such as tree climbing, mountain biking, via ferrata and canyoning in the Ardèche gorges. Not to mention the delicious local gastronomy based on chestnuts. The pluses: the low prices of the wellness formulas at the spa, the Natural spa, the numerous sports activities around. Baby swimming activity with a team of lifeguards, open to children from 6 months to 4 years. In water heated to 32°C for the occasion, babies discover the aquatic environment with mom and dad. New: the spa course with cold and hot walking corridors, sauna, access to the thermal pool...

One of France's most popular spa towns, Vals has specialized in the treatment of diabetes and metabolic disorders such as gout and obesity since the end of the Second World War. But the spa's history dates back to 1602, when a source of moderately mineralized water rich in bicarbonates was discovered, giving it digestive properties. These virtues earned it a place at the table even at the court of the kings of France!

54 m high and 10 m in circumference for the sequoia of the thermal baths, the monumental tree that gave its name to this center dedicated to well-being and relaxation. It is a magnificent architecture with a monumental wooden frame that orchestrates this new space. The Séquoia Redwood thermal spa offers a plant world in all elegance and refinement. You can follow a sensory journey in 14 steps and enjoy exclusive treatments, rare and trendy cosmetic ranges, associated with the benefits of the thermal waters of Vals-les-Bains.

Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a small town in the Ardèche region of France. Among the town's attractions is the Althéo Club, a popular sports club. The Althéo Club offers a variety of sports activities, including cardio training, fitness and weight training. The club also features a sauna, hammam and massage room for post-exercise relaxation. Whether you want to work out, relax or enjoy the wellness facilities, this health club offers a complete experience.