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Châtel-Guyon

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See what France has to offer

With clean pure high in the mountains of Auvergne and the elegance of the Art Nouveu architecture, a stay in the Châtel-Guyon is a regenerating and balancing experience.

Category

Ancient Spa

Price Range

60-200 €

Your Thermal Travelsexperience

Gateway to the Auvergne Volcanic Nature Park, Châtel-Guyon represents the classic example of a French mountain spa resort, a Bélle Epoque town built around the thermal park, with theatre, casino, and many villas and grand hotels that used to host kings, sultans and maharajahs.

Destination

1 Avenue de l’Europe 63140 Châtel-Guyon

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In São Pedro do Sul, the former Grande Hotel Lisboa was transformed into the Grande Hotel Thermas. Exotic inspirations and glamour are common themes throughout the project, which offers 153 rooms and aims to give thermalism a more contemporary and even avant-garde approach.

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Historical Background

1185 - 19th Century
Early History

Unlike many other continental spa towns, Châtel-Guyon was not founded by Romans. Instead, its history began in 1185 when Count of Auvergne Guy II established the town, which originally focused on wine-growing. The discovery of mineral springs in 1671, analyzed by chemist Duclos, marked the town’s future as a spa destination.

19th Century
Spa Development

Bad Ems was first mentioned as a town in the 7th century, but it wasn’t until the 14th century that a “warm bath near Ems” was recorded. In 1382, a tower house was built over one of the thermal springs, with prominent local families adding bathhouses in the 15th century.

Early 20th Century
Golden Era

By 1912, Châtel-Guyon was officially declared a spa town, and a railway station was built. The town’s golden era saw the construction of the great spa establishments (1908), alongside luxury hotels, a casino, and a theatre, showcasing stunning architecture that blends various artistic styles.

French writer Guy de Maupassant visited Châtel-Guyon several times during his lifetime. His novel Mont Oriol, published in 1887, tells the story of the creation of the spa, and brilliantly portraits the town’s efervescent atmosphere at that time.

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Springs

Carnot, Marguerite, Germaine, Deval – The Font del Lleó

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Earliest known use

1670 – II BD

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Hottest Spring

34ºC

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Chemical Elements

Magnesium, Silicium

Culture&Gastronomy

Afyon:Culture, Thermal, and Cuisine

Afyon is renowned for its thermal springs, rich culture, and cuisine. These elements, harmonized with religious history, are showcased through various cultural assets and activities. Beyond its healing springs, Afyon offers concerts, festivals, sports, and historic monuments.

HistoricalSites

Ruins from the Roman Empire include Apemia, Synnada, and Amorion. The Byzantines and Seljuks added landmarks like Kırkgöz Bridge and Sahipata Caravanserai. The Ottomans constructed notable baths and caravanserais, such as İmaret Bath and Döğer Caravanserai.

UNESCORecognition

Afyon is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List sites: Mountainous Phrygia and Afyon Great Mosque. In 2019, the city was designated a UNESCO Creative City for its world-renowned cuisine.

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