The Rochefort spa offers rheumatology, phlebology and dermatology treatments using Rochefort polymetallic thermal spring water, which is highly mineralised and rich in trace elements. ¤ proprieties of Rochefort thermal water: An rare source of warm, salty, iron-rich water well-known for its therapeutic properties. The estuary near Rochefort also provides another precious natural resource (clay) with a high concentration of algae and micro-organisms. When combined with the hot spring water, they form "peloids", a warm mud full of active elements. Rochefort's thermal water: Rochefort's water is rich in metals, minerals, and trace elements, making it extremely therapeutic. When it springs off, the water is 42°C hot. ¤ Medical indications: Particularly useful in treating medical problems in the fields of: 1. Rheumatology: General treatments: penetrating showers and baths Specific treatments: warm mud, or peloids. Unique in France. 2. Phlebology: General treatments: whirlpool, shower baths, cataplasms, Specific treatments: wading tanks, cold water compresses. 3. Dermatology and oro-lingual affections: General treatments: whirlpool baths, water compresses, therapeutic spray treatments, 4. AMB treatments: mouthwashes and gingival showers. Opening times: end of February to mid December, Hours: Monday to Saturday, 5.30 am. ? 1.30 pm. and until 7.00 pm. in season. ¤ Prescription: Hydrotherapy treatments must be prescribed by your French doctor. ¤ a Six-day short stay at the thermal baths You may book for a shorter stay: a 3-day, a 6-day stay instead of 3 weeks: these stopovers include thermal baths and activities, lodgings...