Visit Bagneres-de-Luchon, Midi-Pyrenees
Bagneres-de-Luchon is a small town surrounded by big mountains in the Haute-Garonne region of the Midi-Pyrenees.
The town doesn't have any great attractions in itself, unless you seek thermal spa treatment, but is a pleasant town to walk through and have a little explore with the constant feeling that you are walking through what was once a rather grand 19th century town.
Exploring Bagneres-de-Luchon
Bagneres-de-Luchon is best known as a thermal spa town, and you should head for the spa building to admire the large 19th century paintings in the main hall even if you aren't seeking treatment.
Other notable buildings include the 19th century casino, and the grand townhouses of the same period: Villa Edouard, Villa Pyrène and the Villa Santa-Maria, then perhaps take a stroll around the lake in the Parc des Quinconces
It is also typically used as a place from which to explore into the surrounding Pyrénéean mountain scenery - the surrounding valleys are accessible to hikers and very attractive.
Bageneres-de-Luchon is also proud to be a 'Ville fleuri' (town noted for its flowers).
Note: we sat outside in hot sunshine enjoying an ice-cream on out visit to Bagneres - and it was the last week of October!
To visit near to Bagneres
The ski-resort at Superbagneres is close by (8 minutes up the hillside by cable car) - see our article about skiing in the Pyrenees for details about skiing at both Superbagneres and other resorts in the Pyrenees.
A particular local scenic highlight is the Cascade d'enfer (a high waterfall) in the Lys Valley, while numerous other trails are popular, including many focussed around nearby Hospice de France, in the mountains.
We particularly enjoyed exploring the little villages in the valleys such as the Valley d'Oueil and the Larboust Valley, both north-west of Luchon but you will find lakes and waterfalls in lovely scenery in many places nearby.
Tourist classifications for Bagneres-de-Luchon: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 3*;
Suggested places to visit near Bagneres-de-Luchon, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Col du Tourmalet 39km
Mont Perdu 50km
More suggestions: Saint-Girons 50km; Saint-Lizier 50km;
See these places and more on a map at places near Bagneres-de-Luchon
Bagneres-de-Luchon tourism: sights and attractions nearby
Lac d'Oo - site of natural beauty (10km) : Gouffre d'Esparros - site of natural beauty (34km) : Col du Tourmalet - site of natural beauty (39km) : Cirque de Troumouse - site of natural beauty (40km) : Grottes de Médous - site of natural beauty (45km) : Cirque d'Estaubés - site of natural beauty (46km) : Cirque de Gavarnie - grand site of france (50km) : Jardin de la poterie Hillen - remarkable garden (57km) :
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