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Thermal baths of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
approx. 700 m
A hydrothermal centre since the 17th century. Marshal de Boufflers had the springs tapped in 1697; the water gave the town the second half of its name.
Photo: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Private spa suite in a manor house in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord
This private spa suite in a manor house sits in the centre of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, a spa town in the Nord department of northern France. Expedia lists it as a château in the town centre; guests have a sauna, a whirlpool, a fireplace and air conditioning, and the station is five minutes away on foot. The famous abbey tower and the thermal baths are within a kilometre.
At a glance
- Location
- Town centre of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord (Hauts-de-France); station five minutes on foot, Valenciennes about 12 km as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Private spa suite in a manor house, described by Expedia as a château in the town centre; private host; the house itself is not named in the listing
- Highlights
- Sauna, whirlpool, fireplace, air conditioning, garden with outdoor furniture, dining table, free Wi-Fi
- Guest rating
- 10/10 from 2 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 6.30 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · designated smoking areas · parking on site
Staying in a private spa suite in a manor house in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
This is a suite rather than a whole castle: Expedia lists a “private spa suite in a manor house” in the middle of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, run by a private host. The category text calls it a château in the town centre, but the listing does not name the house, so it is described here as what it is: a manor house with a self-contained spa suite.
The listing highlights the spa: a sauna and a whirlpool, plus a fireplace, air conditioning and central heating for every season. The photos show a sauna with wooden benches and a glass door, a spa area with a large tub and a decorative arch, a modern bathroom with a glass shower, a dining table laid with flowers, glasses and cutlery, and a balcony with a table and chairs against a brick wall.
Practical comforts include free Wi-Fi in the rooms, bed linen and towels, soap, shampoo, a hair dryer, a fridge, a kettle for coffee and tea, and a TV with cable and satellite channels. The garden has outdoor furniture, and there is parking on site.
Photos of Private Spa Suite in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
The history of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, its abbey and its springs
- c. 633–639 – Amand of Maastricht founds the abbey of Elnon at the confluence of the Scarpe and the Elnon, in the forest of Vicoigne, under the patronage of King Dagobert I.
- 679 – Saint Amand dies at the abbey, which in time takes his name.
- 9th century – The abbey becomes a leading centre of Carolingian learning, with a library and a scriptorium; the Gospels known as those of Francis II are painted here.
- 883–1477 – The abbey is burned five times: in 883, 1066, 1340, 1424 and 1477.
- 1626–1672 – Church and monastery are rebuilt in the Flemish Baroque style, shortly before the end of Spanish rule.
- 1667 – The town is definitively ceded to France by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
- 1697 – Marshal de Boufflers, on the King’s orders, has the thermal springs tapped; Roman remains are found on the site.
- c. 1740 – Pierre Joseph Fauquez of Tournai founds the Saint-Amand faience works.
- 1797–1820 – The abbey buildings are dismantled; the church tower, the entrance pavilions (the former town hall) and the prior’s quarters survive. The tower is listed as a historic monument in 1848.
The springs were known to the Romans, who built baths on the site around 50 BC. After the battle of Lens in 1648, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Habsburg, governor of the Netherlands, was reportedly cured here of a kidney complaint, and the waters were later praised by the playwright Jean Racine. The tower of the abbey church, now a museum, still stands over the town.
This is the history of the town around the suite: the sources for this guide do not document the history of the manor house itself.
Facilities and services in the spa suite
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); please check the listing for the exact set-up.
Spa & comfort
- Sauna
- Whirlpool
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning and central heating
- TV with cable and satellite channels
- Free Wi-Fi in the rooms
Bathroom & bedding
- Bath or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap, shampoo and toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Bed linen provided
Eating & drinking
- Dining table
- Fridge
- Kettle for coffee and tea
Outdoors & policies
- Garden with outdoor furniture
- Parking on site
- Designated smoking areas
- No pets
- Check-in from 6.30 pm, check-out at 11 am
Where the spa suite is: in the centre of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
Saint-Amand-les-Eaux lies between Valenciennes and Tournai, on the border with Belgium, at the edge of the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park. Expedia places the suite in the town centre, five minutes’ walk from the railway station; the abbey tower and the thermal baths are under a kilometre away, and the Bistrot de Paris is a ten-minute walk.
By car, Expedia gives about 30 minutes to Lille-Lesquin airport, and the Casino of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is five minutes away. The listing mentions the Scarpe-Escaut park and the Nord-Pas de Calais mining basin within about 2 km, the Beauregard labyrinth within about 10 km, and in Lille the Grand Palais, the Grand Place and the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
The Belgian cities of Tournai and Mons, and French Valenciennes, Douai and Lille, are all within an hour’s travel and make easy day trips.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from the spa suite)
| Saint-Amand-les-Eaux railway station | approx. 200 m |
| Thermal baths | approx. 700 m |
| Abbey tower and museum | approx. 700 m |
| Casemate du Mont des Bruyères | approx. 2.5 km |
| Raismes–Saint-Amand–Wallers Forest | approx. 4.5 km |
| Valenciennes | approx. 12 km |
| Tournai Cathedral | approx. 18 km |
| Douai | approx. 26 km |
| Lille | approx. 33 km |
| Mons | approx. 38 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given in the Expedia listing; walking and driving times come from the listing.
Things to see around Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
Raismes–Saint-Amand–Wallers Forest
approx. 4.5 km
A state forest of 4,600 ha, mostly beech, oak and ash, and the largest woodland in the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park, founded in 1968.
Photo: FrDr, CC BY-SA 4.0
Valenciennes
approx. 12 km
Once the capital of the County of Hainaut, a city on the Scheldt nicknamed the Athens of the North, with a rich cultural past.
Photo: Blue Jester, CC BY-SA 2.5
Tournai Cathedral
approx. 18 km
The seat of the diocese of Tournai and the only Belgian place of worship built as a cathedral from the outset, in the heart of the historic centre.
Photo: Jean-Pol Grandmont, CC BY 2.5
Douai
approx. 26 km
A town of Romance Flanders with a lively Place d'Armes. Together with Lille and the former mining basin it forms a metropolitan area of nearly 3.8 million people.
Photo: JackyM59, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lille
approx. 33 km
The prefecture of the Nord and capital of Hauts-de-France, the tenth most populous commune in France. Its Place du Général-de-Gaulle is the central square.
Photo: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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View details ›Who is the spa suite in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux for?
Couples
A private sauna and whirlpool, a fireplace and a set dining table make this a romantic weekend base.
Spa-town visitors
The thermal baths, the forest and the old abbey tower are all within a short distance of the suite.
Rail travellers
The station is five minutes away on foot, so the suite can be reached without a car from Lille, Valenciennes or Tournai.
Border explorers
Tournai, Mons, Douai and Lille are all within an hour, and the Scarpe-Escaut park is next door.
Good to know before booking the spa suite
- This is a private suite in a manor house run by a private host, not a whole castle or a staffed hotel; the listing does not name the house.
- Check-in is from 6.30 pm, later than at most properties, and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Parking is available on site.
- Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
- The listing has two guest reviews so far, both very positive.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in a manor house in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux?
Yes. Expedia lists a private spa suite in a manor house in the town centre, bookable through Expedia and run by a private host.
Does the suite have a sauna and a whirlpool?
Yes, according to Expedia the property has a sauna and a whirlpool, as well as a fireplace and air conditioning.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 6.30 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed according to Expedia.
How far is the station?
Expedia gives five minutes on foot to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux station.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on site.
Photos, guest reviews and available dates are in the spa suite listing on Expedia.
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