Best spas in Spa

Spa Essentials

Explore the historic Belgian town that defined the concept of the 'spa.' This collection features the world's oldest casino, established in 1763, and the iconic Pouhon Pierre le Grand mineral spring. The list covers architectural landmarks like the Neoclassical Town Hall and the Romanesque Revival Église Saint-Remacle, alongside modern wellness facilities and scenic spots such as the Parc des 7 Heures and the Royal Golf Club des Fagnes, all set within the lush Ardennes landscape.

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Pouhon Pierre le Grand

A 19th-century octagonal building housing the town's most famous mineral spring. It is named after the Russian Tsar who visited in 1717 and features a large glass-roofed hall used for exhibitions.

Les Thermes de Spa

A modern wellness complex situated on the Annette et Lubin hill, connected to the town center by funicular. It features indoor and outdoor thermal pools, saunas, and steam rooms using local mineral water.

Casino De Spa

Established in 1763, this is recognized as the oldest casino in the world. The historic building contains gaming halls, a theater, and ballroom spaces reflecting the town's aristocratic past.

Parc des 7 Heures

Created in 1758, this historic park features the Leopold II gallery, a monumental 19th-century iron structure. It serves as a central green space with walking paths and monuments dedicated to famous visitors.

Musée de la Ville d'Eaux

Housed in the former residence of Queen Marie-Henriette, this museum displays 'Jolités de Spa' (decorated wooden objects) and exhibits detailing the town's history as a premier thermal destination.

Église Saint-Remacle

A Romanesque Revival church built between 1885 and 1886. The structure is notable for its massive stone facade and serves as the primary Catholic place of worship in the town center.

Hôtel de Ville de Spa

An 18th-century Neoclassical building that originally operated as the Grand Hôtel. It has served as the municipal town hall since 1841 and stands as a key example of the town's grand architecture.

Waux-Hall

Built in 1770 as a rival to the town's first assembly rooms, this historic building served as a gathering place for the European elite. It remains one of the oldest surviving assembly houses in Europe.

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Source Marie-Henriette

A natural mineral spring located in the Nivezé area. Its carbonic water is piped directly to the town's thermal baths for use in traditional carbonated peat baths and other treatments.

L'Eaudyssée de Spa

An interactive visitor center located at the Spa Monopole bottling plant. It demonstrates the water's natural purification process through the local subsoil and the history of the industrial bottling operations.

Royal Golf Club des Fagnes

An 18-hole golf course designed in 1930 by the renowned architect Tom Simpson. It is integrated into the Ardennes forest landscape and is frequently ranked among the top courses in Europe.

Carrière Canul

An elevated vantage point located at a former quarry, providing panoramic views over the town of Spa and the surrounding forested hills of the Ardennes.