The village of Palalda  

  The Thermal Baths in Amelie   Thermal Baths  
Amelie Les Bains is famous for its Thermal Baths which are open throughout the year apart from January. People come from all over France and other countries to take the "cure", a course of treatments lasting 21 days. There are also 1 - 4 day therapeutic and beauty treatments for those who wish to treat themselves to a relaxing day of pampering. View their web site Amélie-les-Bains has been known for the benefit the waters bring since Roman times. It has a rich natural heritage and nowadays there are many different cultural and sporting activities too.
Dancers in the Folklore Festival   The annual  Folklore Festival
Every August the town hosts a one week International Folklore Festival with groups of dancers from all over the world. There is animation, music and dancing in the streets, and shows held every evening in the open air theatre.
   
The local Casino is a popular venue and has an excellent restaurant.
Assorted Pictures View of the river
The town centre has numerous shops, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the local cuisine and taste wines of the region. The river Tech runs through the town and there are many places by the river where you can relax, walk, or play a game of petanque (boules) with the locals.
  Municipal Swimming Pool                  
      For more details regarding the area, local tours, places of interest and transportation:
Amelie Les Bains Tourist Office
                   
The municipal swimming pool is open from June to September. It has three pools, one for swimming and diving, one for intermediate swimmers and one for young children.                

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