The Grands Thermes building was constructed between 1823 and 1828 on the site of former Roman baths. As early as antiquity, the Roman settlement of “Vicus Aquensis” was established in Bagnères-de-Bigorre; remains of bathing facilities were excavated there.
Those who choose Bagnères-de-Bigorre as a holiday destination want to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and History
The Musée Salies presents the major artistic movements of the first half of the 19th century. It also houses collections of folk art objects belonging to Jeanne Sayous, documenting everyday life in the Pyrenees.
The Musée du marbre is located in the former Salut baths and presents a renovated historic gallery with marble bathing cubicles and marble bathtubs. It showcases 320 European marble sources, including around 100 from quarries in the Pyrenees.
The Muséum du Salut includes a huge model of Haute Bigorre and an area dedicated to the world of bats. The Église Saint-Vincent and the Tour des Jacobins are classified as historic monuments.
Trails and Landscapes
The Vallon de Salut is designated as a classified landscape site. From Bagnères-de-Bigorre, there are walking routes in the town, the Vallon de Salut and the Bédat.
The circular route through the Vallon du Salut starts in Bagnères-de-Bigorre and follows a paved path past steaming thermal springs, the remains of former pools and wooden footbridges. The round trip takes 1 hour 30 minutes and has an elevation gain of 100 metres.
Cycling tours from Bagnères-de-Bigorre include climbs up the Col d'Aspin.
Thermal Spa World
The Aquensis Aqua Pass provides access, for either 1, 2 or 3 hours, to the entire relaxation area with leisure pools, a hammam, saunas and rooftop Jacuzzis in Bagnères-de-Bigorre. The Grands Thermes offer thermal treatments in the fields of rheumatology, psychosomatic disorders and respiratory diseases.
Surroundings
In the surrounding area, the “Navettes Bagnères <> La Mongie” shuttle service connects Bagnères-de-Bigorre with La Mongie.
