Arnaoutchot
Vielle-Saint-Girons, France
Imagine a slow walk through a sun-warmed pine forest, the air fragrant and clean, with the Atlantic’s steady hush somewhere ahead. Now add a second kind of escape: Les Bassins d’Arna, a leafy sanctuary where heat, water and silence reset your rhythm.
This is where you trade hurry for softness. Drift from sauna to hammam, sink into bubbling water, then linger on the solarium with an herbal infusion from the tisanerie. Step into the garden terraces, listen to birdsong, and let the day unfold at its own pace. When you’re ready, choose a treatment—something soothing, something indulgent, something entirely for you.
Arnaoutchot is not about ticking boxes. It’s about space—natural, calm, and beautifully simple. The 2026 season runs from 1 April 2026 to 27 September 2026—booking early is the easiest way to secure your favourite dates.
What makes this special
- Les Bassins d’Arna: sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, solarium and herbal tea lounge in a lush garden setting.
- A wellness day that flows naturally: heat, bubbles, quiet corners—then a treatment made for you.
- A multi-pool aquatic area, including a covered pool heated outside peak season.
- On-site dining variety: three restaurants, from local flavours to seafood and pizza.
- Nature as both backdrop and inspiration: pine forest, workshops and a permaculture garden to explore.
- An extra layer of calm: quiet terraces, birdsong and the luxury of doing nothing.
Spaces for wellbeing
Aquatic area
Multiple pools for swimming, playing or simply floating, including a covered pool heated outside peak season.
Treatment rooms
Four rooms, including a duo room, for massages and body & beauty treatments.
Les Bassins d’Arna – heat & water circuit
Access to sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, gardens, solarium and tisanerie—perfect for unwinding at your own pace.
Relaxation garden & terraces
A green outdoor space with calm terraces where sun and birdsong slow everything down.
Tisanerie (herbal tea corner)
Sip a warm infusion and extend that post-spa glow—simple, soothing, effortless.
Sauna rituals
Morning aquagym
A gentle water-based workout—fresh, light, and a great way to start the day.
Sauna–hammam–jacuzzi flow
A simple, deeply calming rhythm: build heat, breathe steam, release in bubbles, then cool down in the garden.
Tisanerie moment
Finish with a warm herbal infusion—small gesture, big comfort after heat and water.
Wellness treatments (8)
Hydromassage bath
An anatomically shaped bath with cyclical jets for a deeply relaxing body sensation.
Balneotherapy
A water-focused treatment that feels like a true pause—supported, warm and gentle.
Duo massage
Relax together in the same room—perfect for shared calm without conversation.
Facial treatment
Gentle, attentive skincare—perfect for a refreshed, natural glow.
Full-body massage
A long, flowing massage designed to bring you back into your body.
Revitalising body scrub
A fresh skin reset—smooth, radiant, ready for a slow evening.
Back & head massage
A switch-off combo: back, neck and head work together for a calmer, quieter you.
Back massage
Focused on the back—ideal for releasing tension and finding space through the shoulders.
Dining
Bars
BarTwo bars to ease into the evening, including one overlooking the aquatic area.
La Tapita
RestaurantSeafood-forward dining: fish, shellfish, and the joyful indulgence of a fruits de mer platter.
Le Landais Gourmand
RestaurantLocal cuisine with a generous regional soul, with vegetarian options when you want something lighter.
Le Pizzaïolo
RestaurantEasy comfort: pizzas to eat in or takeaway, plus simple favourites for any time of day.
Stay overnight
Rental accommodation
lodges_cabinsFrom modern chalets and cottages to more unusual stays like a caravan or a cabin up in the trees: sleep in nature with comfort and …
Camping pitches
pitchesFor outdoor lovers: green pitches with that open, spacious feeling that defines the destination.
Gallery
Practical Information
Common questions
The website indicates the 2026 season is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 27 September 2026 (reception hours: 9:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00).
Les Bassins d’Arna includes access to sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, gardens, solarium and a tisanerie, plus four treatment rooms.
Les Bassins d’Arna is reserved for guests aged 16 and over.
On site there are three restaurants (Le Landais Gourmand, La Tapita and Le Pizzaïolo) and two bars, plus a grocery and bakery among other services.
Photos and filming are not allowed in the aquatic area.
Wi‑Fi is available across much of the site (for a fee). You’ll also find bike hire, a laundrette and shops; in high season there’s a weekly market.
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