Ax-les-Thermes

From the 2014 guide – ThomasA pleasant little mountain village at 800 metres, also an old Cathar stronghold. There are lots of thermal baths in the village. One pool, the Bassin des Ladres, was built in the 13th century and is still there today – you can sit with your feet in the warm sulphurous water. A brand-new bathhouse has also been built, absolutely superb and good value too. There's a casino as well.