Summary
Eleven European spa towns, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the designation 'The Great Spa Towns of Europe,' exemplify a unique cultural phenomenon that flourished from the 18th century to the 1930s. These sites represent an innovative urban model characterized by therapeutic and recreational buildings integrated into a distinctive thermal environment. The recognition highlights their historical significance, marking a pivotal moment in the preservation of European spa culture as part of global heritage.
Citation
Jarrassé, D. (2021). Esteban Castañer Muñoz, Laurent Jalabert et Nicolas Meynen (dirs.), Thermalisme et patrimoines dans les zones de montagne en Europe du xviiie au xxie siècle, Pau, Presses de l’Université de Pau et des pays de l’Adour, 2020, 166 p. Les Cahiers de Framespa, 38. https://doi.org/10.4000/framespa.12110