Wellness Tourism: Body and Mind

Spa Evolution: From Cure to Care

Traditional thermal stations reinvent themselves:

Medical Heritage to Modern Wellness - Vichy: From liver cures to lifestyle programs - Évian: Water brand leveraging for tourism - Aix-les-Bains: Combining thermal and lake activities

Innovation in Wellness - Forest bathing programs in Fontainebleau - Sound healing in Loire châteaux - Detox retreats in Provence - Sleep therapy in mountain resorts

Dr. Sophie Durand, spa medical director: "Grandmothers came for three-week cures prescribed by doctors. Granddaughters come for weekend wellness escapes. We've adapted while maintaining our medical credibility."

Retreat Tourism: Temporary Transformation

France hosts 300+ retreat centers:

Yoga and Meditation - Plum Village: Thich Nhat Hanh's Buddhist center - Château retreats: Luxury yoga experiences - Silent retreats in monasteries - Digital detox programs

Creative Retreats - Writing workshops in inspirational settings - Painting holidays in Giverny - Photography tours following famous artists - Music camps in medieval villages