Natural hot spring · France
Source thermale du Par
France
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Chaudes-Aigues
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Source thermale du Par
Source thermale du Par is a natural hot spring in France, on the edge of Chaudes-Aigues. The nearest large city is Aurillac, roughly 28 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
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.
Source thermale du Par 82℃ débit 5000Hl en 24h "La plus chaude d' Europe"
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Source thermale du Par. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 44.85345, 3.00257.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Chaudes-Aigues.
- Nearest large city: Aurillac, about 28 miles (45 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Saint-Étienne, France.
- 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 thermale du Par
- Station Thermale La Chaldette Not recorded
- Établissement thermal de Bagnols-les-Bains Not recorded
- Station Thermale de Saint-Laurent-les-Bains Not recorded
- Thermes du Mont-Dore Not recorded
- Source Croizat Not recorded
- Les Grands Thermes 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is Source thermale du Par?
Source thermale du Par is in France, at Chaudes-Aigues. The GPS coordinates are 44.8535, 3.0026.
Can you soak at Source thermale du Par?
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 thermale du Par?
The closest listed spring is Station Thermale La Chaldette, about 6 miles south. Établissement thermal de Bagnols-les-Bains is about 41 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
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