The Beautiful Lot Valley in the South of France - Wonderful South of France holidays and active breaks; walking, canal cruising, fishing; French hotels & French campsites

Thermal Springs, Health Spas and Thalassotherapy have kept their popularity in France, as in most of Continental Europe, over the centuries - a popularity shared by the generations, and dating back to Roman times and often far beyond that. Here in the Upper Lot Valley, Thermal Springs rise from deep underground, rich in the minerals that give each its own specialisms in terms of healing and medicinal properties. The Chaudes-Aigues Spa alone has 30 springs, from which 300 litres of water pour out per minute at a natural temperature of 82ºC. Close-by, at 1,000 metres high, is La Chaldette Spa (water temperature, by contrast, a cool 35.2ºC) at which pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela would stop to benefit from the healing properties of the thermal waters.

With up to the minute facilities, the Lot Valley’s Health Spas have found renewed popularity today, not just for their curative powers, but also for restoring a sense of wellbeing, helping unwind and relieving stress. They’re wonderfully pampering. Here are two great ideas for a pampering holiday.

You’ll feel like a new person after a stay at La Chaldette Health Spa on the vast Aubrac plains where fishing and walking add to the many attractions of the beautiful, unspoilt environment. La Chaldette is 1000m high. Its natural, thermal spring waters (35.2º Celsius) come from deep within the mountains, uncontaminated by humans. Everything here is designed for your wellbeing. Enjoy the wide range of spa treatments, whether as a ‘cure’ or for sheer indulgence. Your accommodation will be in comfortable, tastefully decorated, and well-appointed flats.

Price per apartment (2 persons sharing) - accommodation only: 7-night stay from 160€; 2-night stay from 84€; 3-night stay from 105€; and 4-night stay from 122€.
The price includes: accommodation rental, bed linen and towels.
The price does not include: meals.
Health Spa Treatment Prices: Prices depend on the type of treatments you opt for.
1 half-day session: from 43€
2 half-day sessions: from 122€
3 half-day sessions: from 132€
5 half-day sessions: from 136€
6 half-day sessions: from 349€
Available: from 04 February to 31 December 2006

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Loisirs Accueil Lozère
Tel: +33 (0)4 66 48 48 48
Email: sla@france48.com

Web: www.lozere-resa.com

Your 7-night stay is at Bagnols-les-Bains, 900m high in the heart of Lozère. The naturally hot thermal waters of this authentic spa were a favourite of the Romans when they presided over the area. You have the choice of several different types of treatment for all of which the Health Spa is well equipped - from physiotherapy to keep-fit to a complete range of beauty treatments too. Indulge and enjoy. You have a choice of two 2-star hotels where rooms are quiet and well appointed. Both hotels have restaurants serving traditional cuisine.

Price per person (sharing double room): half-board (bed & breakfast & evening meal): from 213.50€; full board (bed & breakfast, lunch & evening meal): from 287€.
Health Spa Treatment - Prices for 2005:
1 half-day session: from 31.5€
2 half-day sessions: from 66€
3 half-day sessions: from 133€
5 half-day sessions: from 146€
Available: from 06 Feb to 20 Dec 2006

To find out more or to book: click here
Loisirs Accueil Lozère

Tel: +33 (0)4 66 48 48 48
Email: sla@france48.com

Web: www.lozere-resa.com

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