Cauterets

Cauterets

Guide of the Hautes-Pyrénées

Guide of the Hautes-Pyrénées

Travel Guide > France > Midi-Pyrénées > Hautes-Pyrénées > Cauterets

The spa resort of Cauterets, which is renowned for its beneficial water, is surrounded by high mountains and retains many typical examples of 19th-century architecture. As you stroll around town, you come across beautiful belle-époque buildings like the Grand Hôtel d'Angleterre and the Grand Hôtel Continental.

Specialising in treating respiratory and rheumatic conditions, Cauterets thermal baths also offer fitness breaks and beauty treatments.

For culture fans, the Musée 1900, housed in the sumptuous surroundings of the former Grand Hôtel d'Angleterre, contains collections of folk art and traditions as well as a permanent exhibition on skiing and mountaineering from 1850 to today.

Meanwhile, nature lovers can take advantage of the spa town's exceptional mountain location close to outstanding natural sites such as the Bridge of Spain (Pont d'Espagne) and Gaube lake. The Pyrenees National Park visitor centre (La Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées) in Cauterets regularly organises mountain-related screenings and exhibitions.

A speciality of Cauterets is the berlingot – the famous colourful boiled sweet that spa patients used to eat to mask the taste of sulphur in the water – is still hand-made in the traditional way and continues to be a favourite with children and adults alike! Several factories in the spa town offer tastings and demonstrations of the 19th-century production process.

Please vote:

Link to this page
Back to the guide of the Hautes-Pyrénées

PLAN YOUR STAY
Find
Near your destination
LOCALISATION IN THE HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES
RELATED ARTICLES
Cauterets travel guide and tourist information
The most beautiful villages: charm and character guaranteed
Major places of interest for French history, from prehistory to today
Best places of the Hautes-Pyrénées
Best places of Midi-Pyrénées
Photos of the category "Bridge of Spain" to view and download
Photos of the category "Cauterets" to view and download
Photos of the category "Cauterets waterfalls" to view and download
Photos of the category "Pyrenees National Park" to view and download
Photos of the Hautes-Pyrénées to view and download
Photos of Midi-Pyrénées to view and download
TOURIST SERVICES
Vacation rentals in the Hautes-PyrénéesBeds & Breakfast in the Hautes-PyrénéesCampsites in the Hautes-Pyrénées
Hotels in the Hautes-PyrénéesRestaurants in the Hautes-PyrénéesLeisure activities in the Hautes-Pyrénées
Car rental in FranceFlight to France 
Hautes-Pyrénées
Mobile guide
Find all of France on your mobile while you're away on holiday!
B&B Directory
A large choice of Beds & Breakfast in Hautes-Pyrénées
Rental Car
Prepare your stay and book at the best price
Rooms in Hautes-Pyrénées
Great Beds & Breakfast in Hautes-Pyrénées
Holidays Restaurants Hautes-Pyrénées
Selected restaurants, in Hautes-Pyrénées