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Bourbonne-les-Bains Spa
The only spa resort in Haute-Marne with hot springs, known since Antiquity and with a long military tradition.
Overview
Where Haute-Marne meets Lorraine and Franche-Comté, Bourbonne-les-Bains lives by the rhythm of its hyperthermal springs, known since Roman times. According to the spa’s own information, the water emerges at 66 °C and is rich in sodium, calcium, magnesium and trace elements. The town also has a long military history: its thermal hospital treated generations of soldiers before becoming the armed forces’ spa centre.
The baths have been through a turbulent period: after the former operator went into liquidation, the Haute-Marne attractiveness agency (Agence d’attractivité de la Haute-Marne) took over the running of the spa in 2025, and it is now operating normally again. The 2026 season runs from 30 March to 21 November. The core business is the 18-day health-insurance-funded spa cure, overwhelmingly for rheumatology, with respiratory conditions as the second speciality. If you’re not here for a cure, half-day wellness packages combine a few thermal-water treatments (hydromassage bath, jet shower) with access to the Aqua-détente leisure pool area. Between treatments, the small spa town is made for an unhurried stroll, far from the bustle of the big resorts.
Where to do it
In Bourbonne-les-Bains (Haute-Marne (52)), in Champagne-Ardenne. Best season: 🗓️ All year round.
Good to know
The only spa town in Haute-Marne with hot springs, long frequented by the military.
Tips
Aim for the shoulder season for a quieter setting and gentler prices.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What conditions are treated at the Bourbonne-les-Bains spa?
The spa is approved for rheumatology, which accounts for the vast majority of patients (osteoarthritis, recovery after fractures, joint pain), and for respiratory conditions. A health-insurance-funded cure lasts 18 days. It must be prescribed by a doctor to be covered by the French national health insurance (Assurance Maladie).
When is the Bourbonne-les-Bains spa open in 2026?
According to the Haute-Marne departmental council, the 2026 season runs from 30 March to 21 November. Opening hours for the treatment centre and the Aqua-détente area vary with the seasons, so check them directly with the spa before booking.
Can I use the thermal baths without a medical cure?
Yes. The spa offers half-day wellness packages, as well as multi-day stays. They combine thermal-water treatments with access to the Aqua-détente area. Prices have changed since the takeover, so ask the spa for details of the 2026 offer.
How do I get to Bourbonne-les-Bains?
The spa is on Place des Bains, in the town centre. The nearest railway stations are Chaumont, Merrey and Culmont-Chalindrey, which is served by TGV high-speed trains. Once in the area, a car is the easiest way to reach the town.
Information checked in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and conditions may change: check the official website before you travel.
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