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Valvital - Thermes des Eaux-Bonnes

Eaux-Bonnes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Valvital - Thermes des Eaux-Bonnes

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Location
Eaux-Bonnes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
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

Valvital Thermes des Eaux-Bonnes is a French thermal spa in the Béarn Pyrénées operated by the Valvital group — France's leading network of thermal spa operators, managing over twenty thermal establishments across the country — where sulfurous mineral waters have been part of a long thermal tradition since the sixteenth century. Eaux-Bonnes was historically one of the most celebrated Pyrénéan spa towns, visited by the Spanish Queen Isabella II, Empress Eugénie, and the Parisian literary and artistic elite in the nineteenth century, when its sulfurous springs drew visitors from across Europe. Today the thermal establishment continues the French thermal tradition within a magnificently preserved Pyrénéan mountain resort, offering relaxation and well-being in an exceptional natural setting.

Insider tip — Eaux-Bonnes is a classic Pyrenean thermal station at 750 m altitude, surrounded by beech forest in the Ossau valley. The sulfurous waters have been prized since the 19th century for treating respiratory and ENT ailments. The Valvital facility preserves elegant Belle Époque architecture alongside modern therapy pools. Combine your stay with hikes into the Pyrénées National Park directly accessible from the village.
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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).