Thermes Les Ecureuils

Just steps away from the vibrant city centre and about 400m from the majestic Sainte-Marie Cathedral, Hotel "Thermes Les Écureuils" invites you to a restorative getaway. Enjoy soothing treatments with peloid, a unique natural remedy used in Dax for centuries. Derived from Adour mud and enriched with hyperthermal water, peloid alleviates rheumatism and promotes joint health. Look forward to treatments that rejuvenate your body and a warm team that welcomes you in a family-like atmosphere.

Dax, located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in the southwest of France, is renowned as one of the largest and most significant spa towns in France. Surrounded by pine forests and close to the Atlantic coast, Dax offers an ideal blend of nature, culture, and therapy. The town is situated along the Adour River, just about 18 miles from the coast.
The town and its surroundings feature numerous markets, festivals, and gastronomy, highlighting the charm of the region.

A continental breakfast is served daily. Breakfast is exclusively served in your room, as a breakfast room is currently not available – however, it is already in the planning stages. The breakfast can be tailored to your needs, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or other preferences.

The Thermal Centre spans 1,350 m² and offers a variety of treatments. Facilities include 21 mud beds for peloid treatments, 2 steam baths with thermal water and steam, and 4 turpentine cabins. Additionally, there are 17 bathtubs with thermal water (between 33°C and 36°C) and a 55 m² thermal pool with the same water temperature. The thermal area is directly accessible from the hotel via elevator.

Example treatments:

Peloid therapy: Hot peloid mud is applied to medically prescribed areas (as a bath, wrap, or pack). The treatment lasts a maximum of 15 minutes. It is anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and promotes improved joint mobility.

Turpentine shower: Consists of a mixture of 38°C thermal water and DAXTHERPIN®, a product based on turpentine (oil extracted from the needles of pine or spruce trees). This mixture is sprayed onto the painful area for about 3 minutes.

Carbon dioxide bath: Involves the diffusion of carbon dioxide microbubbles under pressure in a thermal water bath (26 to 28°C). The therapeutic effects include the reduction of oedema (swelling) and improved tissue nutrition.

Other treatments: Drinking cures, thermal water steam oven for hands and feet, high-pressure showers, massages, physiotherapy, and much more.

Medical Specialties

Rheumatology
Focuses on diseases of the musculoskeletal system, particularly joints, muscles, and connective tissues. It includes both inflammatory and degenerative conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, may benefit from hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy uses water at various temperatures to treat various health issues.

Phlebology
Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of venous system disorders, such as varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, or thrombosis. Dax mineral water therapy is used to support the treatment of venous diseases. The mineral water enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the venous walls. It can be used in the form of baths, drinking cures, or compresses to alleviate symptoms like pain, swelling, and heaviness.

Indications: Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism, gout, fractures, sprains

The following activities are available for a fee:
Pilates class (approx. 9€ (UK £8 / USD $10)), Nordic walking (approx. 2€ (UK £2 / USD $2)), water osteopathy (approx. 55€ (UK £48 / USD $60)), and much more.

In addition to the thermal treatments, you can also enjoy the natural surroundings, such as hiking or cycling through the pine forests. The region is also ideal for boating and fishing. Dax also has much to offer culturally. Historical sites like the Roman baths and the impressive Saint-Vincent Cathedral are also worth visiting.