Bourbonne-les-Bains

Bourbonne -les- Bains is a commune with 2197 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Haute -Marne, in the Champagne -Ardenne region.

Location

Bourbonne -les- Bains is located in a rural area on the border of the departments of Haute -Marne and Vosges. 10 km west runs the Autoroute A31 between Langres and Toul.

History

In Celtic times the Lingones lived in the region around the city. Named is the place after the Celtic god of healing Borvo, so the Celts already knew about the healing power of the hot springs in Bourbonne. The Romans recognized the therapeutic effects of water and built in the city of spas. From the 14th to the 17th century, the water brought to the Lords of Bourbonne a rich income.

On May 1, 1717 a fire destroyed the city. 1735 a royal military hospital was opened in 1783 a thermal bath. Bourbonne experienced a tourist boom that with the advent of the railways in the 19th century still reinforced. Between 1977 and 1979 a large thermal bath was built in the city. During the construction many traces of earlier settlements were unearthed, including the remains of baths and porticoes, a tub of lead, rooms with hypocaust and statues.

Attractions

A major attraction of the town is the local museum in the numerous archaeological objects are exhibited that show the history of the place and its importance as one of the largest baths Northern Gaul in Gallo-Roman times. There are also remains of the Gallo- Roman baths installations in place.

Twinning

  • Weis churches in Saarland

Economy

The city thrives on tourism bathrooms. In addition to a comprehensive health tourism hotel industry has settled in the city. In recent years, a large casino was added.

Personalities

  • Maurice Constantin - Weyer (1881-1964), author and winner of the Prix Goncourt in 1928
  • Denis Diderot stayed here in 1770 and wrote Les Deux Amis de Bourbonne.
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