OUR HERITAGE
Gamarde-les-Bains in the South-West
Gamarde is located near Dax, in Chalosse, where many geological accidents occur. The site is located on an anticline, on the edge of Triassic massifs, rich in sulfur elements and saline rocks. Rich in its journey through geological rocks, the thermal water of Gamarde-les-Bains draws its benefits from its unique mineral characteristics.
RECOGNIZED BY THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE IN 1841
The 1st "bath house" was completed in 1841, fed by the historic source of Buccuron. After obtaining the favorable opinion of the Academy of Medicine and the recognition of the thermal water of Gamarde-les-Bains as water of care, the medical hydrotherapy begins there from the end of the XIXth century and its fame grows until 1926 .
Recognized in dermatology
The metabolic and dermatological properties of Eau de Gamarde are recognized and spa treatments then consist of baths and drink cures. Reputed to cure dermatoses, it will help the healing of severe burns during the First World War.
2006: Birth of Gamarde and Dermoscosm'Ethic Bio
Following disagreements between the owners, the station was closed in 1926 and the operating license ceased in 1955. A new operating license, with a protective perimeter, was granted in 1993. And in January 2006, Dermatological Laboratories Gamarde market in pharmacies and parapharmacies the first organic ranges and 1% made up of natural Dermocosmetics ingredients with Gamarde-les-Bains Thermal Water.
