Bains de Casteljaloux
In unspoilt countryside one hour from Bordeaux, the Bains de Casteljaloux Complex is a centre for wellness, relaxation, health and beauty. The ‘Eurothermes’ Spa Centre comprises a medical treatment spa, leisure pools, beauty and wellness centre, an apartment complex and a restaurant.
Bains de Casteljaloux – a spa centre dedicated to health and wellness
In unspoilt countryside one hour from Bordeaux, the Bains de Casteljaloux Complex is a centre for wellness, relaxation, health and beauty. The ‘Eurothermes’ Spa Centre comprises a medical treatment spa, leisure pools, beauty and wellness centre, an apartment complex and a restaurant.
The spring waters, whose virtues have been celebrated since the 19th century, can be enjoyed by visitors in many different ways : indoor and outdoor pools equipped with massage jets, bubble jets and swan neck jets ; Japanese soaking tub with lighting effects ; traditional saunas with freezing showers and ice bath ; giant fragrant jacuzzis, steam baths and a chromotherapy room. The centre at the heart of Lot-et-Garonne is open to everyone all year round for health or leisure purposes.
There is plenty to see in the narrow streets of Casteljaloux : church of Notre-Dame-de-l‘Assomption, Couvent des Cordeliers, Maison du Roy, the park and its castle, ramparts and around ten half-timbered houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.
For an outing with a difference, download the application Terra Aventura and follow ""De la pierre et des rois"". This is a fun treasure hunt for all the family to discover the area, local history and curiosities. Search for clues, solve puzzles and find the treasure while exploring the forest, town and villages to collect little figures called Poï'z.
Casteljaloux and its Gascon heritage
There are plenty of activities within a short distance of the Spa Centre : the Clarens outdoor activity centre with its 15-hectare lake offers swimming, fishing, flyboard, an 18-hole golf course, treetop adventure trail, orienteering, footpaths and even a Casino built on stilts on the lake. Pigeon shooting is a popular custom here too.
Delicious local speciality products typical of the South-West are easily found at markets and farm shops.
The most important event of the year is La Course Landaise which has held a special place in Gascon folklore since 1900. An association in Casteljaloux perpetuates this tradition of bullfighting (without bloodshed), organizing shows in July and August. On 14th July the Compagnie des Cadets de Casteljaloux parade in their musketeer costumes of red cloaks, plumed hats and medallions.
Another festival, the Garorock rock festival, takes place not far away at the end of June.
How to get to Casteljaloux
By rail : to Marmande railway station, 20km away. Twice daily bus service to Casteljaloux.
By road : Autoroute A62 : 1 hour from Bordeaux, 1½ hours from Toulouse (exit Aiguillon).
By air : Agen airport (55km - 45 minutes). Bordeaux airport (100km – 1 hour 10 minutes).
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