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Thermes de Labenne-Océan

Labenne-Ocean, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Thermes de Labenne-Océan

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Location
Labenne-Ocean, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
38 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

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

Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Thermes de Labenne-Océan is a seaside thermal spa in Labenne-Océan, a coastal municipality in the Landes department of southwestern France, where naturally occurring iodine, sodium, chloride, and magnesium-rich thermal waters are used in combination with the resources of the nearby Atlantic Ocean to offer a distinctive marine-balneological wellness experience. The spa draws on the thalassotherapy tradition of France's Atlantic coast — where seawater, sea air, marine algae, and coastal mineral springs are combined in wellness programs — and the iodine-rich mineral waters of Labenne-Océan are valued within a long thermal tradition associated with relaxation and well-being. The Landes coastal setting, with its pine forests and Atlantic beach landscape, adds the natural sensory pleasures of one of France's most beautiful coastlines to the experience of mineral-enriched spring water.

Insider tip — Thermes de Labenne-Ocean exploits a deep sodium-chloride iodine-rich brine discovered during oil prospection in the Landes forest, now channeled into a contemporary thalassotherapy-style spa on the Atlantic coast. The highly mineralised warm water is prized for its iodine content, supporting thyroid function and skin regeneration in a regime that blends marine and geothermal traditions. The facility sits minutes from one of Europe's finest surf beaches, making it ideal for alternating energetic surf sessions with restorative thermal soaks. The distinctive salt and iodine scent of the water is a hallmark of Landes geothermal springs.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).