The hot water fountain (53°) of Saint-Laurent-les-Bains, located in the heart of the village, comes out naturally at this temperature.
Description
The water in the fountain comes from filtrations along major faults. Going down in depth, it warmed up and became loaded with mineral salts.
Its high temperature of 53° is explained by the rapid rise in water along a large fault. The depth could reach 2500 meters.
The waters have no time to cool.
The estimated travel time, from the infiltration of precipitation on the heights, until the emergence of thermal water is around 17.000 years (carbon 14 dating).
The current fountain was erected in 1877. The stone comes from the quarries of Ruoms in Ardèche.
In the past, the public fountain consisted simply of a hollow tree trunk fitted with a drain pipe.
This fountain has long been used by the inhabitants of the village, to wash clothes, dishes and even vegetables….
But it was also, like many other washhouses, a real place of meeting and "chattering"...
Opening
All year, every day.
We also offer:
Connected to the thermal baths by elevator, the La Vallée*** residence welcomes you for a comfortable stay with its softly lit and fully equipped accommodation.
The Crystal Cave is inspired by municipal history, it offers you a breathtaking view of the village of Saint Laurent les Bains. Work of Hehe within the framework of the Sharing of Waters.
The active health option is offered to you in addition to your treatment or as an individual treatment: Well-being activities for your greatest relaxation and sports activities to tone up, relax or even gently re-educate.
Prices
| Free access. Attention ! There is no wild source. Only the fountain is freely accessible to all. |
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