Normandy, country of history and culture naturally became area of tourism, in particular when were discovered in the nineteenth century, the benefits brought by mineral waters.
Bagnoles de l'Orne, single thermal spa of Normandy, developed around its source, an industry of tourism of cure.
Slightly mineral-bearing and oligo-metal (rich in trace element), the water of Bagnoles de l'Orne leaves tepid its source and is perfectly appropriate for the treatment of phlebology, gynaecology or rhumatology, but also contribute to the fight against the stress. Baths, massages, invigorating showers, hydromassages, applications of muds, constitute the base of the care applied in the Thermal baths of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne. The curists can live in the residence of the Thermal baths which has 155 apartments able to accomodate 1,2,4 or 6 people. These studios or apartments are very well equipped with small kitchen, television, telephone, household linen. They can also take their meals and choose between diethetic or gourmet's menu. The hydropathic establishment open from mid-March until turn of November, also proposes stays of back in shape for one weekend.
Adress: Hydropathic establishment 61140 Bagnoles de l'Orne.
Leisures in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne and in the surroundings.
The holiday makers can discover the city while circulating in the small train which will carry out them to the hydropathic establishment, the castle and in the old quarters of the city, dating from the medieval time.
During August and July, takes place the festival les Clés de Bagnoles. This musical festival proposes every Sunday, concerts of music of the world where all the musical styles are represented.
The Norman restaurants are known for their meats prepared with cream, their Pont-l'Evèque cheese and their cider.
On holiday or in cure in Bagnoles, you can also go and visit the Mount-Saint-Michel which is less than one hundred kilometers far and visit its abbey.
Lodging. The hotel and rental offer is varied and likely to satisfy the tourist requests: Among the various reception facilities, the hotel Le Manoir du Lys is a 3 seasons establishment proposing 11 rooms comfortable and furnished with good taste. The customers have at their disposal, a park for their walks, a tennis court and a swimming pool.
Address: Le Manoir du Lys Route de Juvigny - La Croix Gautier - 61140 Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.
In addition, there exist many possibilities of residences in guesthouses, lodgings, hirings of Normans houses or apartments, downtown and in the surroundings. The tourist office holds a mailing list for holiday makers.
- Camp-site Bagnoles de l'Orne: The camp-site of La Vée, camp-site in Bagnoles de l'Orne is close to the thermal centre. The campers have a free shuttle to go to the thermal baths. The establishment is open from March to October. Handicapped access. The camp-site accepts held dogs.
For any information about hiring of holidays, tourist or thermal stay, contact the tourist office located Place du Marché B.P.32 61140 Bagnoles de l'Orne.
Hotels in Normandy.
