Thermes Les Ecureuils

Just steps away from the vibrant city centre and approximately 400m from the majestic Sainte-Marie Cathedral, the hotel "Thermes Les Écureuils" invites you to its stylish studios for a restorative getaway. Enjoy soothing treatments with peloid, a unique natural remedy used in Dax for centuries. Derived from Adour mud and enriched with Dax's natural mineral 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 (7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) spans 1,350 m² and offers a variety of treatments. Facilities include 21 mud beds for peloid treatments, 2 hydromassage devices 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.

Rheumatology focuses on diseases of the musculoskeletal system, particularly joints, muscles, and connective tissues. For conditions like fibromyalgia, a chronic disease, supportive therapies from the field of physical medicine can be beneficial. One such therapy is hydrotherapy, where water at varying temperatures is used strategically to alleviate pain, enhance circulation, and relieve tension. Phlebology deals with the treatment of venous system diseases. A proven therapy in this area is the Dax mineral water therapy. The mineral-rich water is used to relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, or a feeling of heaviness in the legs. It promotes circulation, has anti-inflammatory effects, and strengthens the venous walls. The treatment can be administered as a bath, compress, or drinking therapy. Other effective therapies complement the range. In peloid therapy, soothingly warm mineral mud is applied specifically to the affected body parts. It has anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving effects and improves joint mobility. The so-called turpentine shower combines 38-degree Celsius thermal water with DAXTHERPIN®, a natural turpentine oil from pine or spruce needles, enhancing circulation and muscular relaxation. The carbon dioxide bath is also among the effective treatments. Here, thermal water is enriched with fine carbon dioxide bubbles. The CO₂ microbubbles penetrate the skin under slight pressure, improving tissue circulation, reducing edema, and enhancing muscle oxygen supply. Additionally, many other treatments are used, such as drinking therapies, heat therapies for hands and feet, high-pressure showers, massages, and much more. All treatments aim to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and sustainably improve overall well-being.

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.