Natural hot spring · France
Source Saint-Louis
France · 7.2 miles west of Vernet-les-Bains
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 108°F (42°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Vernet-les-Bains (7 mi / 12 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 7
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Source Saint-Louis
Source Saint-Louis is a natural hot spring in France, about 7.2 miles west of Vernet-les-Bains. The nearest large city is Perpignan, roughly 35 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 108°F (42°C). That puts it in the "very hot" range. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 7 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Water temperature
Very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Source Saint-Louis. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 42.52864, 2.24811.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Vernet-les-Bains. The spring is about 7.2 miles (12 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Perpignan, about 35 miles (56 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Barcelona, Spain.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Source Saint-Louis
- Heiße Quelle Not recorded
- Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains Not recorded
- Bains chauds de Matemale Not recorded
- Angléo Not recorded
- Source d'eau chaude de Llo Not recorded
- Source Sulfureuse Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Source Saint-Louis?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 108°F (42°C), which is very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Where is Source Saint-Louis?
Source Saint-Louis is in France, about 7.2 miles west of Vernet-les-Bains. The GPS coordinates are 42.5286, 2.2481.
Can you soak at Source Saint-Louis?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Source Saint-Louis?
The closest listed spring is Heiße Quelle, about under 1 mile northeast. Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains is about 4.6 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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