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Thermes du Pré Catelan Paris

Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Thermes du Pré Catelan Paris
Location
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Water type
calcium-rich
Temperature
38 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

CalciumSulfatesMagnésium

Thermes du Pré Catelan Paris is a thermal wellness facility drawing on mineral spring resources in Paris, France's capital and the world's most visited city — a metropolis whose 2,000-year history encompasses Gallo-Roman thermal baths (the Cluny Baths), medieval cathedrals, Enlightenment academies, and the global capital of fashion, gastronomy, and the arts. The calcium-rich mineral waters offered here draw on the geological resources of the Paris Basin, one of Europe's most mineral-rich sedimentary formations, providing a wellness experience rooted in the long Parisian tradition of therapeutic bathing that dates to the city's Roman foundation as Lutetia Parisiorum. Enjoying the mineral benefits of calcium-enriched thermal waters in the shadow of Paris's incomparable cultural heritage — from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre — offers a rare integration of the city's historical wellness tradition with its contemporary status as a global center of beauty and wellbeing.

Insider tip — Situated within or near the Bois de Boulogne in western Paris, the Thermes du Pre Catelan taps calcium-rich groundwater at 38°C in an urban spa setting that offers Parisians a rare thermal retreat without leaving the capital. The Pre Catelan park itself is a wooded enclave of the Bois de Boulogne with century-old plane trees and a renowned restaurant on the grounds. The water is soft and slightly alkaline, suitable for skin and relaxation cures. Weekday morning sessions are uncrowded and offer a meditative urban spa experience.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features calcium-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.