The Santenay thermal baths were inaugurated this Friday, October 8 in the presence of the partners of this 12.8 million euros project implemented by ValVital. A thermal spa is open to all, including cabins for two.
It had been more than 20 years since France had known the opening of a spa establishment. It is in the heart of the vines classified as “Climats of the Burgundy vineyard” by Unesco that ValVital takes up this new challenge with the Thermes de Santenay, which opened their doors last spring.
Santenay, a small village of 1,000 inhabitants, is happy to see its thermal spring and its most lithinized waters in Europe once again become beneficial waters for health. ValVital presents a global achievement, illustration of its know-how, bringing together both a “medical thermal space” for the approved cures, a “well-being space” with a thermal spa and an “accommodation space” with a residence for them. curists but also for travelers looking for a residence with an integrated spa.
A Source and virtues
Santenay water has many virtues for rheumatic ailments and digestive and metabolic ailments. With ministerial approval, ValVital offers a wide choice of rheumatological cures, osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and for the sequelae of osteoarticular trauma. Digestive and metabolic ailments will also be treated such as functional digestive disorders, colopathies, diabetes….
A thermal season that started very favorably
With more than 800 curists for the 2021 season, the thermal baths of Santenay have already successfully launched since last May, meeting the needs of a clientele who appreciated the quality of the equipment, the human size of the establishment, professionalism of care.
Creation of a new thermal establishment in France
Creating a new establishment is an issue that has required ValVital to carry out a meticulous study in order to respond favorably to the current expectations of spa clients. ValVital imagined a building to fit into this landscape of vines and mills that can accommodate nearly 3,000 spa guests per year. On more than 2,300m², with an architecture open to nature, ValVital has designed a space reserved for approved 18-day cures or 6-day mini health cures. The 150m² panoramic swimming pool has a view of the surrounding nature. It is equipped with jet ramps, a mobilization zone, a bubbling carpet, a jacuzzi and two whirlpool bed benches. The building also houses an area reserved for hydrotherapy treatments, ataplasms, and massages as well as individual baths. A rest room allows you to enjoy moments of zenitude. The thermal baths will be open from April to November.
A thermal spa open to all
ValVital also offers a wellness area open to all to benefit from the benefits of thermal water. The panoramic swimming pool is accessible in the afternoons, after the mornings reserved for cures. At the heart of the spa are: a jacuzzi, water jets, a small hot / cold pool, individual baths, a sauna, a hammam, a musical cave, and a caldarium. ValVital also offers body and facial treatments in one of the spa’s 6 cabins equipped with showers with the ValVital cosmetic range, enriched with thermal waters. In a duo version, in a premium and exclusive spirit, ValVital offers two cabins for two equipped with baths and massage tables with private terrace access. The spa will be open all year round.
A hotel residence with direct access to the thermal baths
In order to provide a comfortable place, the creation of a hotel residence was naturally necessary, like what already exists in Thonon. 49 apartments have therefore been created, with a surface area of 21 to 33m². A 63m² suite is also available. All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette for cooking during long stays.
In addition, a large dining room also allows you to have breakfast in the company of other guests. The contemporary decoration has been imagined in soothing pastel colors. A glass tunnel gives direct access to the thermal baths which can therefore be reached in a bathrobe for more ease during the treatment. There is also a conference room and a tea room. Private parking allows you to park your vehicle safely during your stay.
Santenay, accessible and oenological
Santenay is located between Dijon and Lyon, in the Côte d’Or countryside where the hillsides form long lines of vineyards. Tastings in the region’s cellars, a visit to the Hospices de Beaune, hiking and cycling are possible nearby. Gambling enthusiasts can also have fun at the Village Casino. Santenay is 3h30 from Paris by motorway and 2h40 by TGV (Dijon) + TER. Dole Airport is less than an hour’s drive away.
Partners committed to the attractiveness of the territory
To finance this project, which required an investment of € 12.8 million, the Banque des Territoires mobilized € 1.4 million in equity alongside Valvital, which invested the same amount. The city of Santenay is financing the equipment of the thermal spa to the tune of € 3 million, which will reintegrate its heritage after the public service delegation. The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region has contributed € 1 million. The project is also supported by a banking center (€ 6 million) which brings together Banque Populaire Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, LCL and Société Générale.
The support of the Banque des Territoires is fully in line with its action for the benefit of more attractive territories. It supports project leaders, private or public, by investing alongside them in the creation or modernization of accommodation or tourist and leisure facilities. Hydrotherapy, marinas and the mountains are priorities for the Banque des Territoires. As part of the Caisse des Dépôts recovery plan, the Banque des Territoires is mobilizing all of its tools, alongside Bpifrance, to enable tourism players to bounce back and rebuild themselves over the long term. In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, € 8 million has already been invested in tourism as part of the recovery plan.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a major spa area. The creation of a 6th thermal spa in the region will attract new tourists in search of quality experiences and well-being. Hydrotherapy is an economic force whose spinoffs are estimated at more than 36 million euros for our territories. The Region provides financial assistance to accommodation and structures to develop, move upmarket and embark on renovations or improvements in comfort and services.
The commune of Santenay, with the presence of the thermal baths center, becomes again the first thermal station of Côte d’Or and in the same way the only commune classified Tourist Station, pledge of tourist assets of excellence. Watched over by its windmill, Santenay has all the charm of a resort in the heart of a renowned vineyard. Dominated by the Mont de Sène from which adventurous paragliders soar, flying over the bucolic hamlet of Saint Jean de Narosse and its Romanesque church, the beautiful residences of the winegrowers sit alongside a medieval castle in glazed tiles, framed by its plane trees witnessing 4 centuries of history. Crossroads of greenways and cycle routes, the town of Santenay offers many activities (Thermal Center, Casino, Swimming pool, Tennis, camping, nautical stop). At any time of the day, the Place du Jet d’Eau is an essential place of conviviality to meet up with family or friends seated at a restaurant terrace to the sound of the lapping of the refreshing fountain. On the entertainment side, strong emotions and shows are on the program throughout the year with in particular the Musical and Theatrical Festival, concerts, open-air cinema.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Bernard Riac, founder and President of the ValVital group, Marie-Guite Dufay, president of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, Mathieu Aufauvre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional director of the Banque des Territoires , and Guy Vadrot, Mayor of Santenay.
About Valvital
The Valvital Group is a family group created in 1989 and specializing in the operation of thermal and wellness establishments and accommodation in France. Today Valvital brings together 11 resorts (including Santenay) and employs 663 full-time equivalent employees in 2018. With a 10% market share, this makes it the 2nd French spa group (turnover of around 38, € 8 million in 2018).
https://www.valvital.fr
About the Banque des Territoires
Created in 2018, Banque des Territoires is one of Caisse des Dépôts’ five businesses. It brings together in a single structure the internal expertise for the territories. A single customer gateway, it offers tailor-made loan and investment advice and financing solutions to meet the needs of local communities, social housing organizations, local public companies and legal professionals. It is aimed at all territories, from rural areas to metropolitan areas, with the ambition of fighting against social inequalities and territorial fractures. The Banque des Territoires is deployed in the 16 regional offices and the 35 regional offices of the Caisse des Dépôts in order to be better identified with its customers and as close as possible to them.
For more attractive, inclusive, sustainable and connected territories.
www.banquedesterritoires.fr
About Santenay
Municipality classified tourist resort of 893 inhabitants which is part of the Community of Agglomeration Beaune, Coast and South. Santenay is a wine-growing village in the south of the Beaunoise coast, located in the central area of the UNESCO Climats du Vignoble de Bourgogne site, with many tourist and economic assets: thermal waters, casino, wineries, crossroads of greenways and road cycling , heritage, church classified as a Historic Monument, Mountain of the Three Crosses.
About the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
In the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, tourism represents up to 42,000 jobs and accounts for more than 6% of regional wealth with 4.6 billion euros in tourism consumption. The Region supports the major tourist facilities that are structuring for the territory, such as the International City of Gastronomy and Wine of Dijon, the Maison du Comté de Poligny, the wine cities of Beaune, Mâcon and Chablis, and the thermal baths of Santenay. To deal with the health crisis, an additional 36 million euros are dedicated to tourism players as part of the regional recovery plan.
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Photographs Bastien Taugis / MegapixAiles / ValVital
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