Plombières-les-Bains

Plombières-les-Bains is a spa town located in the Vosges mountains of eastern France, where hot springs rise naturally throughout the area. Multiple thermal facilities are scattered across the town, offering visitors access to hot water treatments and wellness services.

Roman settlers first built thermal baths here, taking advantage of the naturally hot springs that flowed through the area. The town grew into an important spa destination after Napoleon III and other notable figures visited and supported its development.

The Church of Saint Amé reflects how thermal culture shaped the town's identity and prosperity during the Second Empire. Walking through town, you can see how the spa tradition influenced local architecture and community life.

The thermal facilities are spread across different locations in town, so visitors should be prepared to walk between them. Comfortable shoes are helpful when exploring the various baths and wellness centers throughout the area.

The town's name gave rise to plombir, a type of ice cream that became popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. This surprising connection reveals how French culinary influence traveled east and left a lasting mark on regional dessert traditions.

Location: canton of Plombières-les-Bains

Location: Vosges

Location: arrondissement of Épinal

Inception: January 1, 1973

Elevation above the sea: 515 m

Shares border with: Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, Bellefontaine, Le Clerjus, Saint-Nabord, Le Val-d'Ajol, Xertigny, Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert

Address: 88370 Plombières-les-Bains, France

Website: http://plombiereslesbains.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.96639,6.46306

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:20