La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay is a thermal town in the Vienne region of France, famous for its healing mineral springs with high silica content. The town center features medieval stone architecture and sits where Poitou, Touraine, and Berry regions meet.

The settlement developed in the 10th century around a fortified position built on higher ground for defense. The town gradually grew around this stronghold, and the church added architectural elements across several medieval periods.

The town draws visitors with its medieval stone architecture and narrow streets that connect different quarters in ways that feel almost organic. You encounter local shops and modest buildings that reflect how people have lived here across centuries.

The thermal facilities offer treatments using the mineral-rich water, particularly valued for skin conditions. Plan your visit in advance by checking what treatments are available and considering the seasons when the facilities operate at full capacity.

The Dungeon is a medieval tower that reveals how defensive structures were actually built and used in earlier times. Many visitors overlook this detail, focusing instead on the town's thermal reputation rather than its military heritage.

Location: Vienne

Location: arrondissement of Châtellerault

Elevation above the sea: 104 m

Shares border with: Yzeures-sur-Creuse, Coussay-les-Bois, Leigné-les-Bois, Lésigny, Pleumartin, Vicq-sur-Gartempe

Address: 86270 La Roche-Posay, France

Phone: +33549862059

Email: mairie@ville-larocheposay.com

Website: http://larocheposay.com

GPS coordinates: 46.78639,0.81250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20