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Thermes de Miers

Miers, Lot, France, France
Thermes de Miers
Location
Miers, Lot, France, France
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
38 °C
pH
8

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.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Thermes de Miers are situated in Miers, a small village in the Lot department within the limestone causse country of the Quercy region, whose dramatic karst landscapes of white rock plateaus, hidden valleys, and underground rivers have shaped both the geology and the culture of this corner of southwestern France. The location places these thermes within easy reach of Rocamadour, one of France's most dramatically situated pilgrimage sites, where a medieval village clings to a sheer cliff face 150 meters above the Alzou gorge, its sanctuaries and Black Madonna drawing pilgrims for over a thousand years. The therapeutic mineral waters of Miers draw on the hydrological richness of the Quercy limestone aquifer, providing natural bathing in a setting of austere rural beauty where truffle groves, medieval villages, and underground cave systems create one of France's most distinctive and rewarding cultural landscapes.

Insider tip — Thermes de Miers lies in the Dordogne Valley limestone country of the Lot department, a landscape of medieval villages and prehistoric caves. The bicarbonate-rich thermal waters at 38°C have been used since Roman times to treat rheumatic and digestive ailments. The nearby Gouffre de Padirac underground river and Rocamadour pilgrimage site make this a culturally rich thermal destination.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).