In the past, this small village situated in the middle of Vallespir, between Céret
and Arles-Sur-Tech
, was named "Baths of Arles".
The health resort was known in the nineteenth century by the Queen Amelie, who was Ferdinand the First's girl, King of both Sicily and she was Louis-Philippe the First's wife, that's why this resort has this name nowadays.
At 240 metres high, in the middle of rose laurels, mimosas and palm trees, this small town is well-known for its sunny periods, the purity of its air and its relaxed way of life.
This little paradise for patients taking the waters, with its waters full of sulphur and springing in 63°C, is famous for the treatment of respiratory treatments and also for rheumatology.
Its hotel infrastructure is from high-quality and the shopkeepers very nice, so, do not hesitate, come to Amélie-les-Bains, you will not be disappointed!
Another curiosity, three kilometres away from Amélie is the village of Palalda
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