.. title: Thermal Baths and Wellness in Ax-les-Thermes .. slug: thermal-baths-wellness .. description: The Bassin des Ladres, the Bains du Couloubret, and the conventioned thermal cure in Ax-les-Thermes. Thermal baths and wellness in Ax-les-Thermes -------------------------------------------------- Ax-les-Thermes takes its name from its hot springs, in use since antiquity. Here's the essential thermal offering in town. Le Bassin des Ladres ------------------------ A free hot-water bath, right in the town centre — open to everyone, year-round. Les Bains du Couloubret ---------------------------- A paid wellness space, for a fuller thermal experience than the free bath. Conventioned thermal cure ------------------------------ Ax-les-Thermes offers a state-conventioned thermal cure. If you're planning a full cure (typically 3 weeks), see our dedicated accommodation page for cure guests: `Thermal cure stay → `_ À la carte treatments and massages ---------------------------------------- [PLACEHOLDER: local information on à la carte treatments and massages available, if you'd like to detail these] Where to stay to enjoy the thermal baths ---------------------------------------------- `See Natik Studio → `_