Mont-Dore, Auvergne — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerJan 5

Steeped in wellness history, Auvergne has long been hailed for the healing properties of the land and waters.

Known for silica-rich waters up to 44 degrees Celsius

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VichyNeighborhoodFestival in May celebrates its founding history with period costumes
Maison DecoretRestaurantFive-room townhouse
Célestins Thermal Spa & HotelHotelFirst in France to offer a digital detox stay
Mont-DoreNeighborhoodKnown for silica-rich waters up to 44 degrees Celsius
Hall des SourcesSightPavilion on the Chomel and Grande Grille springs
Hôtel du ParcHotelMarshal Pétain installed himself on the third floor
Thermes du Mont-DoreSightBuilt in 1817 in a striking neo-Byzantine style
Châtel-GuyonNeighborhoodSetting for Maupassant's novel Mont Oriol
RoyatSightSpa town on the Tiretaine river with waterfalls
Royat-ChamalièresTrain stationOnly thermal spa in town, offers mud baths
Hôtel Royal Saint MartHotelRun by the same family since 1853
Hotel Restaurant Le PréRestaurantServes quintessential Auvergne dishes
Bourbon-l’ArchambaultSightBirthplace of the Bourbon dynasty, famous for thermal waters
Grand Hotel Montespan-TalleyrandHotelBears name of Prince of Talleyrand and Madame de Montespan
Château d’Origny-NeuvyHotelOffers five guest rooms in a renovated domaine

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