Trois puits
Bourbon-l'Archambault, Allier, France
- Location
- Bourbon-l'Archambault, Allier, France
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Three Faces of Sin is a 1961 French-Italian film directed by François Villiers, based on the novel Le Puits aux trois vérités by Jean-Jacques Gautier. The film stars Michèle Morgan, Jean-Claude Brialy, Catherine Spaak and Scilla Gabel. Maurice Jarre composed the score. Gaumont lists the film’s running time as 97 minutes.
Insider tip — Trois Puits sits in the Bourbonnais plain near Bourbon-l'Archambault, one of France's oldest thermal resorts where the Duc de Bourbon once took the cure. Three historic spring heads aligned along an ancient fault line feed this site, with moderately sulfurous water that has a gentle mineral character distinct from the more acidic Pyrenean springs. The medieval castle ruins and quiet bocage countryside make for a contemplative post-soak stroll.
Nearby
Bourbon-l'Archambault
Bourbon-l'Archambault
Thermes Bains du Génie Bourbon
Bourbon-l'Archambault, Allier, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Sources de Bourbon-l'Archambault - Source du Puits
Bourbon-l'Archambault
Thermes de Pougues Parc
Pougues-les-Eaux
Thermes de Néris-les-Bains - Nouveau Thermes
Néris-les-Bains
Néris-les-Bains
Néris-les-Bains
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.