Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda, Thermal spa town in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Description
Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda is a thermal spa town in the Pyrenees where two rivers meet and the landscape rises into mountains in southern France. The place combines traditional spa buildings with natural hot springs that flow year-round and a town center where residents and visitors gather.
History
The settlement began as Les-Bains-d'Arles before gaining its current name in 1840 to honor Queen Amelia. In 1942 it merged with Palalda, creating the combined town that exists today.
Culture
The town's name honors Queen Amelia, granted in 1840, reflecting how the thermal springs shaped its identity and social role over time. You can see this heritage reflected in how the spa remains central to the town's character and how locals relate to the water.
Practical
The town is walkable and accessible, with weekly markets where local producers sell fresh goods and regional items. Most visitor services and amenities are located near the town center, making exploration straightforward.
Did you know?
The natural springs here release water at different temperatures, traditionally used to treat breathing problems and joint pain in visitors. This healing tradition has shaped the town's development for generations and still draws people seeking these treatments today.
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Vestiges des thermes romains d'Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
661 m
Fort-les-Bains
791 m
Army thermal hospital
416 m
Église Saint-Martin de Palalda
1 km
Église Sainte-Engrâce d'Amélie-les-Bains
2.2 km
Église Saint-André de Montbolo
1.8 km
Pedra Dreta del Coll de la Dona Morta
7.6 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Montalba-d'Amélie
3.5 km
Gorges del Montdony
1 km
Castell de Palaldà
1.1 kmRoc de la Campana
7.1 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Reynès
3 km
Église Saint-Quentin d'Amélie-les-Bains
412 mCascada d'Anníbal
1.2 km
Capella de la Mare de Déu del Roser de Palaldà
1.1 kmRoc de la Sentinella
7.3 kmPuig del Torn
7.9 kmPuig Brosser
8.1 km
Truth coming out of a well
543 mCasino municipal d'Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
267 mPuig de la Porrassa
6 kmDolmen de Les Collades
7.5 km
Reynès War Memorial
2.9 km
Viaduc ferroviaire Amélie-les-Bains
222 mCol de Paracolls
3.9 kmScenic viewpoint
6.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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