Spas in France, such as Avène, Vichy and La Roche-Posay, are some of the country's most popular he alth resorts. What they have in common is the use of thermal waters with a unique composition in spa treatment.
Avène ,VichyiLa Roche-Posay- these are the three biggest spas in France.
Spa in France - Avène
- healing properties
The spa mainly uses Avène thermal water, which is low in minerals and rich in silica. The location of the spa also affects the he alth of patients - at the foot of the Cevenna mountain range, in a forested valley (Avène is part of the Regional Park of Upper Languedoc)
- treatment profile
The local water allows for the treatment of many skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, cutaneous and mucous impetigo, as well as scars and burn marks.
- he alth offer
All treatments are based on Avène thermal water and include baths, showers and body wraps.
Spa in France - Vichy
The town owes its unique character to the architects of Napoleon III, who took a particular liking to this he alth resort.
- healing properties
The healing properties of this spring were known already in Roman times, and it was rediscovered for patients at the beginning of the 17th century. The famous water contains as many as 15 minerals, incl. iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, copper and zinc. It helps soothe rheumatic ailments and degenerative joint diseases.
- spa facilities
There are two centers in Vichy - Thermes Callou and Thermes Des Dômes.
- treatment profile
The local water on the skin has an antioxidant and strengthening effect, soothes, relieves itching and redness caused by irritation and inflammation. Water from the spring is also used as a drinking treatment for digestive problems.
- he alth offer
offer personalized healing treatments (including slimming treatments, for diabetics, for backache, after cancer treatment). In 1931, the Vichy Laboratory was founded, which produces cosmetics containing this thermal water.
Spa in France - LaRoche-Posay
The spring in a medieval village in the Vienne region has been known for five centuries. Its water, rich in selenium, silica and calcium, with an ideal pH for the skin, is called velvety. Used internally, it has a diuretic and cleansing effect.
The he alth resort treats, inter alia, psoriasis, atopic inflammation, acne, rosacea, scars, burns, and post-cancer treatment conditions. Water strengthens the immune system, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing properties, improves skin elasticity and its ability to regenerate.
Among the treatments (also for children) there are: traditional baths and baths with air bubbles, showers, pre-treatment (silica-calcium dressing is left on the skin), compresses, massages in water, soothing masks. La Roche-Posay is also a brand of cosmetics produced on site.
The text uses excerpts from the article by Agata Joanna Nowicka from the monthly "Zdrowie".
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