Thermes de Royat

What Thermes de Royat does

Thermes de Royat is a French thermal spa establishment located in Royat-Chamalières, Auvergne, operated as a municipal public régie (Régie Municipale des Eaux Minérales de Royat - RMEMR) under the ownership of the Royat/Chamalières municipality. The facility is a 24-employee, single-site operation treating approximately 9,000 curists annually for two principal therapeutic orientations: rheumatology (osteoarthritis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low back pain) and cardio-arterial diseases (arteritis, Raynaud's phenomenon, arterio-venous ulcers). The underlying technology is a dual-therapy system combining natural mineral water from four springs (Eugénie, Auraline, St Mart, César) with carbotherapy utilizing 99.5% pure CO2 thermal gas with vasodilatory and analgesic properties, a combination that distinguishes the facility as the first European center dedicated to arteritis treatment.

The core product portfolio is structured around 18-day conventional thermal cures (€678 single orientation, €1,017 double orientation), which are partially reimbursed by the French Sécurité Sociale and require physician prescription, supplemented by 6-12 day mini-cures (€320-€865), specific cure programs for fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, and short discovery sessions (€54). Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer sales across phone, online booking, mail, and on-site channels, with the physician referral pathway embedded in the social security reimbursement system providing a regulated demand pipeline. Premium tier Club Eugénie (€7.5/day), activity passes (€12-€115), and the Royatonic thermoludic subsidiary (lagoons, jacuzzis, hammams) provide additional revenue layers. The business operates seasonally (April to November) and serves a diversified B2C customer base spanning medical curists, working professionals (cures du soir), and wellness/tourist visitors (mini-cures and discoveries).

Name

Thermes de Royat

Legal name

Les Thermes de Royat

Website

https://thermesderoyat.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thermes de Royat is a municipally-owned French thermal spa in Auvergne that treats approximately 9,000 curists annually for rheumatology and cardio-arterial diseases using a unique combination of natural mineral water and CO2 carbotherapy, operating through conventional 18-day reimbursed cures, mini-cures, and discovery programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Spa and Therapeutic Cure Services

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs) (HSALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermal Springs, Hot Springs & Thalassotherapy Resorts (THAGAMAE), Thermal Baths, Hot Springs & Saunas (Onsen, Hammams, Banya, Sauna Worlds) (THAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Thermal spa services
• Rheumatology treatment cures
• Cardiovascular thermal therapy
• Mineral water cures
• Carboxythermal treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Royat/Chamalières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Thermal Cure Services: The primary revenue stream comes from thermal cure treatments. Conventional 18-day cures (72 treatments) cost 678.02€ for single orientation (RH or MCA) and 1,017.02€ for double orientation (RH+MCA). Mini-cures of 6-12 days range from 320€ to 865€. Discovery thermal sessions cost 54€ per morning. These cures may be partially reimbursed by French social security (Assurance Maladie) for conventional 18-day cures with physician prescription.
2. Gift Certificates (Bons Cadeaux): Gift certificates sold for thermal discoveries (morning of 4 treatments) and activity passes for sports and wellness activities.
3. Health Activity Passes: Health activity passes sold separately: 1 activity for 12€, 6 activities for 60€, 10 activities for 100€. Swimming pool gym sessions: 1 session for 14€, 10 sessions for 115€.
4. Specific Cure Supplements: Additional charges for specific cure programs: Fibromyalgia cure supplement 145€ (Auraline) or 199€ (Eugénie), Arthrose-Lombalgie supplement 145€ (Auraline) or 199€ (Eugénie), Raynaud specific cure 130€.
5. Club Eugénie Premium Access: Premium space access fee of 7.5€ per day for Club Eugénie, providing individual changing rooms, cozy ambiance, coffee/tea service, and flexible appointments. Not covered by social security.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thermes de Royat operates a municipal thermal spa facility in Royat-Chamalières, Auvergne, France, delivering therapeutic thermal cures that combine four natural mineral water sources (Eugénie, Auraline, St Mart, César) with 99.5% pure CO2 thermal gas (carbotherapy). The facility runs 18-day conventional thermal cures in rheumatology and cardio-arterial orientations, specialized cure programs for fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis-lumbago, and Raynaud's phenomenon, as well as shorter 6–12 day mini-cures, half-day discovery sessions, evening cures for working professionals, and wellness activity workshops. Services are sold directly to individual curists and partially reimbursed by French Assurance Maladie when prescribed by a physician.

Product overview

Thermes de Royat is a thermal spa facility located in Royat-Chamalières, Auvergne, France, offering therapeutic thermal cures combining mineral thermal water from 4 natural springs with unique carbon gas thermal treatments (carbothérapie). The facility operates two main cure orientations: Rheumatology (RH) and Cardio-Arterial Diseases (MCA), available as 18-day conventional cures (with Social Security coverage) or 6-12 day mini-cures. Specialized programs include specific cures for osteoarthritis/lumbago, fibromyalgia, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Two treatment spaces serve guests: the premium Club Eugénie and the standard Espace Auraline. Supporting offerings include health workshops, evening cures for working professionals, half-day thermal discovery experiences, and gift vouchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club Eugénie: Premium care space within the thermal facility offering personalized services, individual changing rooms, and enhanced amenities
• Espace Auraline
• Espace Aesclepios

Products and services

• Cure Rhumatologie (18-day conventional cure)

Quantifiable outcome

• Increase in walking distance: +66% total walking distance and +73% first discomfort distance for arteritis patients after 18-day CO2 treatment, maintained at 3 months and 1 year follow-up
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RoyatonicminorOthersThermoludic center opened in 2007 providing additional wellness and relaxation space for Thermes de Royat visitors. Offers indoor/outdoor lagoons at 30°C+, bubble beds, jacuzzis, hammams, saunas, and perfumed pools. Located adjacent to the thermal baths.
• Clermont Auvergne Volcans (Office de Tourisme)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism office partnership for visitor referrals and local event promotion. Provides accommodation guides, cultural event calendars, and general tourism information to thermal guests. Co-promotes wellness weekends and seasonal events.
• ASM Rugby ExpérienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal rugby club experience museum and stadium tours promoted as nearby attraction for thermal guests visiting Clermont-Ferrand area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thermesderoyat
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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