Les Sources at Escouloubre-les-Bains

Les Source is the peaceful venue that Karin Joosten has created and which accommodates the Cleansing for life detox retreats.

She bought Les Sources in the Cathares country of the French Pyrenees 9 years ago with a Dutch friend Bart Holt, a professional artiste. Their intention was to create a space that felt both secure and open and induce a sense of creativity and personal growth. Because neither of them could speak French Bart drew a sketch and Les Sources found them both when the agent brought them to Les-Sources on the second visit. Straight away they were attracted to the contrast between the gentleness of the hot thermal spring, that constantly runs in the garden, and the sturdy style of the house that’s built into the rock. Their love for the place and desire to share it openly is evident throughout.

Escouluobre-les-Bains is a very small spa resort 1200m high up in the mountains which was once a destination for those suffering from skin conditions. The thermal waters of the entire region are well-known for their soothing properties. Les Source was once a spa hotel back in the days when water cures were the standard treatments available.

The house has been converted from a 60 bedrooms' hotel to a spacious 10 guest’s bedrooms' retreat. There are 2 self-contained flats, a choice of single bedrooms and double bedrooms some with en-suite shower. There are ample bathroom and shower/toilet facilities even if not always en suite and a large choice of areas to hang out and relax. Every details are considered and the house is organised to be comfortable above all else.