If you are looking for a wonderful retreat for your mind as well as your body, then think of France. Paris usually comes to mind, but did you know there are other towns known for their spas? North of Paris, between Valenciennes, Tournai in Belgium and Lillie, lies the spa town of Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux. There are 17,000 residents year round in Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux, which thrives on tourism. From Paris you would drive north on highway 23 towards Brussels, turn right on to exit 5 and follow the signs. Thousands have visited this town, known for it’s medicinal treatments in the relief of respiratory tract and rheumatism illnesses.

Saint Armand-Les-Eaux offers many activities for the tourist, with many museums, shops and casinos to choose from. A few activities to mention are the guided tours of the Chateau de Bailluel and fortifications, and the Museum of Coal Theophile Jouglet in Anzin. The Tower Museum Abbey, a landmark symbol of the city, is the distinctive element of the town’s past heritage. Also be sure to visit the Grand Place, which showcases ceramics and temporary exhibitions of Fine Arts. You may like to check out the Mineral Water Company of Saint-Armand_les-Eaux, and the Poiteau Coffee Shop in Machines. There are many hotels in the region to pick from and EasyToBook.com can help you find what you are looking for, including budget hotel bargains in Saint Armand-Les-Eaux, and the surrounding areas.