Now: five-star rooftop aqua-spa and mineral bath facility.

The village remained completely agricultural until a quarry opened in the 17th century and in 1737 a health spa or mineral bath opened.

In 1986 a new main building was constructed to house the spa, mud bath and mineral bath facility.

Save up for a spa trip - the daily regimen of sunshine, mineral baths and relaxation can alleviate the symptoms.

I arrive among tended country gardens where matrons cheerfully poach themselves to a salmon pink in mineral baths.