We sneaked into an Abandoned Luxury Spa | Urban Exploration France

Travelers in Time: France (Episode 08) Les Thermes Mosaïque
In this video, we're exploring one of the most magnificent thermal baths in Europe. This architectural jewel was designed by a star architect but abandoned by the French community that built it. Once bustling with people, it's now empty and lifeless. Countless mosaic decorations are reminiscent of its splendid past. Follow us on a forbidden tour inside this forgotten landmark - and acknowledge that transience will eventually rule everything. #urbex #abandonedplaces #bwturbex
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00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Sneaking inside the spa
04:23 - Neglected elegance
07:12 - Exploring the lower floor
09:21 - Where the healing water comes from
11:18 - Transience will rule everything
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Music:
"Byrðr" - Hampus Naeselius
"Tracker" - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Progressive Progress" - Howard Harper-Barnes
"Kalpa" - Sayuri Hayashi Egnell
"Da Capo" - Gavin Luke
"In the Absence of Light" - Gavin Luke

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  • @bwturbex
    @bwturbex Жыл бұрын

    Finally, it's spring! This means that our travel season starts now. In one week, we'll be back on the road, exploring for a few months in many different countries in Europe. For regular updates follow us on Instagram and Facebook. For live posts from the road, you can join our channel on Telegram (you have to be a Patreon supporter for that). Of course, we work hard to bring new videos your way while we're traveling. In three weeks, we will post a BIG one. Please come see the channel then again!

  • @toddburgess5056

    @toddburgess5056

    Жыл бұрын

    The BIGGIE ?!?!? 😯😯😯

  • @Jenu12000

    @Jenu12000

    Жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to see your adventures :).

  • @Viridianmet
    @Viridianmet Жыл бұрын

    I just can't comprehend how an splendorous place like this can be left in this state, it's absurd. It could be such an amazing museum!

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    This is true but just imagine how much money you'd need to maintain the site, and a museum doesn't make real profits. So, it's the state that has to pay for this place - but at the same time, it could do something completely different with that money. It's a tough decision for sure.

  • @That50sGuys_Reviews
    @That50sGuys_Reviews11 ай бұрын

    This is one of the most interesting abandoned places I've seen yet. Typically, the places I've seen have the decay evenly spread out. By that, I mean that everything in the building is in a similar state. Yet this building feels like an anomaly. On the surface, it looks like a perfectly good building, with only bits and pieces being decayed. The tiles are clean, mostly dry, and almost entirely intact, yet there's moss growing in the places where water has gotten in. And in some spots, you see plants growing. The paint on the walls is in near-perfect shape in many places , and some rooms look pristine and dust-free. Yet a select few rooms really show how much time has passed. Even a majority of the ceiling windows seem to be intact, something which I'd have expected to fail first. Yet despite 20 years passing, they look like they're only been left for a few years tops. Some of those hallways genuinely look like they're still in-use with how good they look! All this is to say: The building looks simultaneously perfect, and decayed. Almost as if it were recently abandoned, but with a few holes poked in the roof here and there to accelerate decay in certain spots only. The lack of graffiti certainly helps this notion.

  • @een_schildpad
    @een_schildpad Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a beautiful space! The places we build today seems to be missing craftsmanship and detail like this. Thanks for sharing another exciting exploration with us!

  • @SRay-or3nc
    @SRay-or3nc Жыл бұрын

    It was wonderful to see all that beautiful craftsmanship. Without your videos, we would not know that such beautiful places exist, especially for most of us here in the US.

  • @rainscratch
    @rainscratch3 ай бұрын

    The entrance hall is truly spectacular. Hard to comprehend how this structure can be left to rot. Once water gets in that is the death of any building. The amount of craftsmanship to put together all that tiling, skylights, arches and decorations is testament to the pride builders had in the past.

  • @sergpie
    @sergpie Жыл бұрын

    So excited! The tilework reminds me of the thermal baths at Montecatini in Italy. That one, thankfully, hasn't been abandoned yet😅

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    But there are many other spas in Italy that are abandoned! Hopefully, we'll explore a few of them this summer.

  • @cleiaPuzart
    @cleiaPuzart Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing. I love abandoned places. And before I thought it was just me, until I met you and noticed that every abandoned place, whether current or old, has its stories that reflect its use. Thank you for providing us with these videos.🎉🎉🎉

  • @tamarrajames3590
    @tamarrajames3590 Жыл бұрын

    What a stunning display of architecture and decor. I love when you have the chance to film this kind of place, it is perfect for your style of cinematography, providing sensational angles and contrasts between light and shadow. It must have been amazing to visit this spa in its prime…the opulence and brilliance of the tile work evokes a sense of the great Eastern palaces. I love to see Nature forming mineral deposits, and plants still reaching for the light…beautiful. Thank you for this, as always.🖤🇨🇦

  • @Williamdr-fd6qz
    @Williamdr-fd6qz Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for this, you and the proper people. Inspired me to de exploration of abandoned buildings and it’s amazing. But hard to find places lol.

  • @rainscratch

    @rainscratch

    3 ай бұрын

    Two urbex channels that show utmost respect for the locations and explain their history and current status. Makes so much difference in connecting to the work.

  • @tommcallister7647
    @tommcallister7647 Жыл бұрын

    The music you select is always the perfect complement to the beautiful images.

  • @rainscratch

    @rainscratch

    3 ай бұрын

    Agree - needs to be a bit melancholy and sometimes haunting.

  • @craftpaint1644
    @craftpaint1644 Жыл бұрын

    People today argue that their way of life is in danger of being destroyed. But a beautiful world of people has already passed away before us.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    In fact, this is normal. Transience guides the way to something new.

  • @miked451

    @miked451

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bwturbex change is the one constant

  • @toddburgess5056
    @toddburgess5056 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful building, I can just imagine what it must have been like in its hay day. I could really use a nice little vacation to a spa like that.

  • @omarhamid3638
    @omarhamid3638 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, incredible craftsmanship. It really stood the test of time, even in a decaying condition, the beauty shines through. Thanks for sharing it with us and your hard work 👍

  • @Swalkerfilm
    @Swalkerfilm Жыл бұрын

    I'm afraid the melancholy beauty of slow decay is an incomprehensible concept to all the vandals out there looking only for the quick thrill of destruction

  • @ludwigsrcprojects5434
    @ludwigsrcprojects5434 Жыл бұрын

    Wow - I have to say this was again a masterpiece in lost place documentation and I really think, that Tills voice with all the background information adds another level of art to it. Thanls a lot for sharing the insights of this great place. Hope it will stay in such a great shape as long as possible - just natural decay and nature taking over. I can imagine it was really hard to choose the best angles and views inside the building and later on in the video edit process. Very good work. Looking forward for all upcoming videos.

  • @althejazzman
    @althejazzman Жыл бұрын

    You always leave such a philosophical thought at the end of the video. Indeed nothing lasts forever, but the beauty and detail of this place would be a shame to lose. At first glance it looks amazingly well preserved, but that's just the nature of ceramic tiles. Everything else is giving in to the elements as nature reclaims...

  • @christinehill9620
    @christinehill9620 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, what a magnificent place. Incredible place, and I hope it can be reborn!! Great work, guys. I hope to see more.

  • @Mexatlan
    @Mexatlan Жыл бұрын

    I insist they should do it in offices, boarding school or nursing home or give it a use it is still salvageable Thanks for sharing I love your videos they are interesting and you reflect on life everything is transitory

  • @KatTheScribe
    @KatTheScribe Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place! I just love this channel, it is one of my favorites. You all are a special bunch. Respectful and thoughtful, you bring to us so many interesting and haunting places and stories. Thank you!

  • @Awsom47Merc
    @Awsom47Merc Жыл бұрын

    * Another Great Mission Guys ! Damn Shame Places Like This Aren't Being Saved ! All That Work. With all the security maybe someone will .

  • @icascone
    @icascone Жыл бұрын

    WOW! No expense spared!! It will be a tragedy if it falls apart!

  • @josenildagoncalves9653
    @josenildagoncalves9653 Жыл бұрын

    Fico fascinada com o trabalho de vocês meninos! Mais ainda, com o respeito e a responsabilidade que demonstram! Não me canso de parabeniza -los !

  • @derrenleepoole
    @derrenleepoole Жыл бұрын

    That was an incredible explore guys. Very well done. Superb.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Love to hear that, Derren, thanks! We filmed that a few years back, and it's sad, that this place is still falling apart today... Any idea what do to with such a building?

  • @derrenleepoole

    @derrenleepoole

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bwturbex it would make a fantastic place for video or photoshoot.....

  • @susanpasion226
    @susanpasion226 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful, thank you for taking the time to share this with us

  • @richardreser150
    @richardreser150 Жыл бұрын

    What a splendid exploration. Absolutely beautiful. As always, thank you for sharing and glad to see your new content.

  • @anissawestbrook902
    @anissawestbrook9027 ай бұрын

    What an exquisite place! So beautiful! ❤

  • @saiprom
    @saiprom Жыл бұрын

    Wow! It’s a very beautiful architecture building, it probably stunning back in the day to visit this place, still look very beautiful every corner you turn, thank you for sharing,

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah this place was beautiful! You really can see the former glamour of it

  • @viveksharma3627
    @viveksharma36278 ай бұрын

    The cinematography of you videos is always amazing

  • @badluckrabbit
    @badluckrabbit Жыл бұрын

    gives me Backrooms/Poolrooms vibes, especially with the Neoclassical/Art-Deco aesthetic 😍 a Vaporwave oasis

  • @benjaminheilman4198
    @benjaminheilman4198 Жыл бұрын

    Love the courtyard @ 10:44 👌👏👏👏

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's stunning!

  • @jakobbauz
    @jakobbauz Жыл бұрын

    Architektonisch eine der geilsten Zeiten, Jahrhundertwende...

  • @sugarsundae3400
    @sugarsundae3400 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful building.

  • @henkduit4225
    @henkduit4225 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Great filming and photography 🙂

  • @glindawilson4195
    @glindawilson4195 Жыл бұрын

    Okay, y'all know I can't wait long! 😊❤

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Only one more day!

  • @danielwestcott515
    @danielwestcott515 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, but anyone else get the sense of sorrow when he goes through all these abandoned places.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Always a bit. But don't you get excited about the exploration part of it?

  • @grumpyoldwizard
    @grumpyoldwizard Жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking, beautiful, and wonderful. Thank you for bringing these videos to us.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! If you appreciate it the efforts, please consider supporting our project with a buck or two on Patreon. This really helps us to stay independent. See you next time! :)

  • @carolb29
    @carolb29 Жыл бұрын

    wow! this place is still beautiful. The tile work is wonderful.

  • @johnk2668
    @johnk2668 Жыл бұрын

    A magnificent building! Thanks for great explore.

  • @Rawdecay
    @Rawdecay Жыл бұрын

    Another great exploration, great job guys. Very interesting.

  • @adrianasebben9316
    @adrianasebben9316 Жыл бұрын

    Maravilhoso! Amo seus vídeos! Parabéns! 👏👏👏

  • @jaine7917
    @jaine7917 Жыл бұрын

    what a great final video, so inspirational

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx Jaine, stay tuned for the upcoming episode! :)

  • @auroraboobiealice6352
    @auroraboobiealice6352 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. TY

  • @timurg3865
    @timurg3865 Жыл бұрын

    Ооооооогромно СПАСИБО за вашу работу ! супер ! вы красавцы !

  • @Kaesebr0etchen
    @Kaesebr0etchen Жыл бұрын

    Einfach nur wundervoll. Gut das ihr Hinweisschilder verpixelt habt.

  • @meepthirteen
    @meepthirteen8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @claytondonnell1543
    @claytondonnell1543 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video! Thanks

  • @Tania-Tatttytreasure
    @Tania-Tatttytreasure Жыл бұрын

    I love skinny whips 😂 great camera work in the intro very different place

  • @nicolepowell5470
    @nicolepowell5470 Жыл бұрын

    I hope this beautiful building is saved.

  • @robingamel9788
    @robingamel9788 Жыл бұрын

    Great pictures!!! ❤

  • @optical_ideas
    @optical_ideas Жыл бұрын

    Wow, this place is amazing, so glad you guys did not set off the alarm 😎

  • @sueneilen4526
    @sueneilen45269 ай бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful place

  • @cherryblossomed
    @cherryblossomed Жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of spirited away

  • @isabelgomez8095
    @isabelgomez8095 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful place❤

  • @sugarsundae3400
    @sugarsundae3400 Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel I subscribed ages ago but I'm just catching up with all your video's. Your filming and narration is top class keep up the good work.

  • @Petertronic
    @Petertronic Жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing building

  • @mojrimibnharb4584
    @mojrimibnharb4584 Жыл бұрын

    I love your work but it always makes me so sad at what we have lost.

  • @michailokeefeMooMoo
    @michailokeefeMooMoo Жыл бұрын

    Amazing building and video

  • @Golding247
    @Golding247 Жыл бұрын

    Great work guys and lovely words too

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! Next video will be a bit more adventurous, make sure to check it out. And if you like what we are doing pls consider supporting our project with a buck or two on Patreon. :)

  • @ramblinon
    @ramblinon Жыл бұрын

    Amazing place, stunning.😀

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe this spa could be returned to what was..the condition is still very intact..the hallways with the skylights are beautiful.. Thankyou for sharing..🌟

  • @abandonedworldgermany
    @abandonedworldgermany Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video

  • @hiitsme4901
    @hiitsme4901 Жыл бұрын

    words full of wisdom✨

  • @user-pd2uf3ge1d
    @user-pd2uf3ge1d Жыл бұрын

    Wooooow!👌Hammer!Merci;)

  • @thomasschwarting5108
    @thomasschwarting51086 ай бұрын

    Tobie takes some Beautiful photos!!

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, indeed! Did you check out his Instagram page, too?

  • @UrbanOdyssey
    @UrbanOdyssey Жыл бұрын

    Magnificent place. Amazing what time does.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! It's a real jewel. Should still be able to explore.

  • @UrbanOdyssey

    @UrbanOdyssey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bwturbex awesome! I’ll check it out whenever I’m in France next

  • @HandOfVOD
    @HandOfVOD Жыл бұрын

    Starke Aufnahmen!

  • @trudiswanson9855
    @trudiswanson9855 Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, that was amazing guys. So interesting and beautiful. The limestone gathered in that drain the way it gathers in "wet caves" was intriguing. You have hit the nail on it's head. Be wise in creating a legacy. Will it benefit those who come after us." Thanks for this explore and the lengths you strove to bring it to us. T. 🇭🇲🐞

  • @bluelove2681
    @bluelove2681 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifull videos....❤❤❤

  • @whydahell3816
    @whydahell3816 Жыл бұрын

    I can still replay the original intro music in my mind. It was special

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Which one do you mean? Each series has its own soundtrack. ✌

  • @Maxdekriek
    @Maxdekriek Жыл бұрын

    Verry well done..... as always!! greetsz from holland..max..

  • @cristinabenavente199
    @cristinabenavente199 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work, as well enjoy the cautious entry… this place would so merit a white glove renovation

  • @markm-ci6rj
    @markm-ci6rj Жыл бұрын

    You guys are one of the best explorers/photographers/videographers on the net, bit depressing though :) Should tell motion sensors are broken

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Why depressing? You mean the thought provoking aspect of our videos?

  • @markm-ci6rj

    @markm-ci6rj

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bwturbex yes certainly thought provoking! keep up the excellent work.

  • @Astraeadances
    @Astraeadances Жыл бұрын

    That would make a beautiful care home for the elderly the light would promote nature as if they are outdoors. ❤

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea! Unfortunately the structure is already too rotten to reuse it in such a way

  • @judiwilson7
    @judiwilson7 Жыл бұрын

    What a stunning place! I have to admit it was kind fun having the suspense of waiting for an alarm to go off, and guards or police to rush in. But nope. You guys are good at (mostly) evading capture. Except for a few tickets here and there, right?! Haha! But this old spa must have been beautiful-and huge!- in its day. Gorgeous exploration.

  • @odettegali7779
    @odettegali7779 Жыл бұрын

    Great mis queridos niños, gran trabajo, very good

  • @karamuenster
    @karamuenster Жыл бұрын

    😮😮💯

  • @LewisMerrin
    @LewisMerrin Жыл бұрын

    Was amazing ❤location and brings back memories when I went to Germany in 2020 to explore Germany locations ❤ love it that’s I untouched ❤ and another great video 👍

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lewis, so cool to see your comment here and also to have you at our live premiere!

  • @LewisMerrin

    @LewisMerrin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bwturbex no worries glad to see the video and pop in ❤️

  • @mariaserafim2286
    @mariaserafim2286 Жыл бұрын

    Tão lindo pena estar abandonando 👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷❤

  • @josineidepriori
    @josineidepriori Жыл бұрын

    Reflexão perfeita excelente suas considerações. I agree! 👏👍⏳😘💚💛💙🇧🇷

  • @reginabrito206
    @reginabrito206 Жыл бұрын

    Maravilhoso....

  • @kasiesimonson7208
    @kasiesimonson7208 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful building you did a great job with your pictures and video makes me a little sad that such a beautiful building was closed we don't have buildings like that in the USA

  • @joangravel2436
    @joangravel2436 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome place thanks

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Many more exploration videos to come on this channel!

  • @festaperfeitaarts
    @festaperfeitaarts Жыл бұрын

    é uma pena um prédio tão bonito está decaindo aos poucos😪😪

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Жыл бұрын

    amigo!perfect eidtion, till next time!🖖

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it! See you next time!

  • @hughjass1274
    @hughjass1274 Жыл бұрын

    incredible tilework. if they ever do tear it down, i hope they save panels of that

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Most likely they won't. So it's up to us to rescue history by preserving it the way we do

  • @clairefair55
    @clairefair55 Жыл бұрын

    👍 THE BEST ABANDONED PLACES.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers buddy

  • @andrewmacaulay1585
    @andrewmacaulay1585 Жыл бұрын

    👍 New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

  • @juancarlossanchez6121
    @juancarlossanchez6121 Жыл бұрын

    How does that possible? Beautiful building thank you I am ready for more.

  • @Tyler.i.81
    @Tyler.i.81 Жыл бұрын

    I would use that if it was in my local area.

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    How'd you use this place?

  • @HyperUTS_official
    @HyperUTS_official Жыл бұрын

    This is like it's straight from The Last of Us.

  • @carriebrewer9708
    @carriebrewer9708 Жыл бұрын

    🌹

  • @inMotionOutdoors
    @inMotionOutdoors Жыл бұрын

    What a shame wish that could be restored

  • @thegman33
    @thegman33 Жыл бұрын

    I'm Am New fan of your KZread channel videos you guys filming on KZread channels videos and I'm am from Roy Utah USA

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey there we hope you enjoy the upcoming videos! We've got big plans

  • @Mexatlan
    @Mexatlan Жыл бұрын

    Why is this property abandoned? It deteriorates more if they don't use it. Who are the owners or responsible for this property? in this life everything is transitory

  • @robinenbernhard
    @robinenbernhard Жыл бұрын

    Mm why titel of vid in dutch ? Any know how to turn that off in you tube ?

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    For the English version of YT just go to your PC, open KZread, click on your avatar in the top right corner. A menu opens and you can change the language of KZread there. Regarding the Dutch title in our new video: We're working together with a friend from The Netherlands to provide Dutch translations for our new content!

  • @696303
    @696303 Жыл бұрын

    Probably Aix les Bains

  • @kananaskiscountry8191
    @kananaskiscountry8191 Жыл бұрын

    this was taken around the volcano Eifel then??

  • @bwturbex

    @bwturbex

    Жыл бұрын

    No, isn't that in Germany? Not sure though, so correct me if I'm wrong!

  • @kananaskiscountry8191

    @kananaskiscountry8191

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bwturbex ok, ur right sorry i wasn't thinking

  • @malzahar33
    @malzahar33 Жыл бұрын

    It took me less than 2 min to find out which place it is.

  • @icascone
    @icascone Жыл бұрын

    Re-birth just like in Reincarnation, if it does exist, we just take a different form and goes in cycle with the highs and lows... Hopefully this will find another use, it will just take time and has strange as it sounds timing seems to be key to a lot of things... Too early or too late things fail even despite the building needing maintenance...