Source Saint-Louis
Prades, Pyrenees-Orientales, France
- Location
- Prades, Pyrenees-Orientales, France
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Louis Antoine Léon de Saint-Just, sometimes nicknamed the Archangel of Terror, was a French revolutionary, political philosopher, member and president of the French National Convention, a Jacobin club leader, and a major figure of the French Revolution. The youngest person elected to the National Convention, he was a member of the Mountain faction and a steadfast supporter and close friend of Robespierre. He was swept away in Robespierre's downfall on 9 Thermidor, Year II.
Insider tip — Source Saint-Louis emerges in the Conflent basin south of Prades, where Pyrenean faults bring sulfurous waters to the surface against a backdrop of orchards and the snow-capped Canigou massif. The spring feeds a small basin traditionally used by local farmers for skin ailments. Visit in spring when the Canigou snowpack reflects in nearby ponds and the thermal contrast with cool mountain air is most invigorating.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).