Rennes les bains and Rennes le Château, in the Occitanie region are two villages located a few kilometers away linked by the stories of some personalities like Abbé Boudet and Abbé Saunière. However, the two villages each have their history and treasures, it’s up to you to come discover them but above all, find yours! Rennes les bains Rennes les Bains is a small thermal and tourist resort 48km from Carcassonne, located in the green valley of the Salz, in the heart of Cathar country, behind the line of the fortresses of the Cathar country. The thermal springs of cold and hot waters have been appreciated since Roman times for their therapeutic virtues. The Romans from Narbonne came to Rennes les Bains in chariots to enjoy the benefits of water, it was then said 'to take the waters'. Under the 2ed empire, the fashion for thermal cures would bring the village to its apogee and Rennes les Bains would be a very popular and prosperous spa resort. Today, the spa is renowned for its cures and the quality of its waters treating rheumatism and osteoarticular disorders. The spa offers different formulas and treatment packages. The source of Les Bains Doux is a natural space open to all. With hot water at about 35° that fed the old thermal baths, you can enjoy a small pool to relax even when the outside temperatures drop. So, think about your swimsuits!! But Rennes les Bains also has tourist and historical assets. Most of the trails and footpaths around the village of Rennes les Bains are very old paths that invite you to step into the steps of the past. Thus, you will of course pass by the 'Chair of the Devil' or 'Chair of Isis', you will look for the Trembling Rocks, you will take your time at La Fontaine des Amours.... The sports area has a tennis court, a mini-golf, and a pétanque court. Other hiking and cycling circuits allow hikers in love with nature and fresh air to discover the "little corners". Some local events are scheduled throughout the year, such as the Salt March, the "artist to follow" festival, the Limoux carnival, the longest in the world, from January to March. Rennes le Château The story, which forms the backbone of the novel The Da Vinci Code, attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. There are hundreds of theories about how Abbé Saunière, without a sou, became rich from one day to the next. The "Rennes le Chateau Gazette", is a site managed by passionate volunteers to follow the latest news!! www.portail-rennes-le-chateau.com/gazette Many authors have written about the region and develop various hypotheses: treasures of the Visigoths, of the Templars, presence of Mary Magdalene, sacred geometry, link with uffology... Each his quest and to each his opinion.... For your curiosity, we will have the pleasure of showing you some books dedicated by the "guest authors" of our house in the heart of Rennes. And if you also write, it is with pleasure that your manuscript will be presented! To better know the "History", we recommend Stéphanie, professional tourist guide. Stéphanie proposes to make you discover the region with unusual excursions to better travel in the heart of the lands of mysteries, enigmas and treasures, . A dozen excursions are offered in half-day or full-day. Some examples: The treasure caves of Rennes-le-Château, Rennes-les-Bains, Roman mines and secret of the counts Fleury, Alet the baths, from Nostradamus to antipopes, Bugarach, a holy mountain? And many more. Rennes les Bains, Rennes le Château, Bugarach, Alet-les-Bains, will no longer have mysteries for you!! In any case, Stéphanie will try to answer some of your questions. For more information, do not hesitate to contact Stéphanie and visit the website www.legendes-doc.com
