The mineral baths are supposed to take off 10 years. Hasn't worked for me.

Time: 1 hour. Difficulty: 1. Trailhead: A short distance from Soufriere town. Follow the road on the right side of Soufriere's Catholic church.

Louis XVI built the baths so his soldiers could take advantage of the strong mineral content of these curative waters. They were almost destroyed in the Brigand revolt during the French Revolution. They were reopened in 1976.

As they're out in the open, swimsuits are required. Underground pipes feed the baths, which are of differing temperatures, heated by an underground stream from the sulphur pools (above). An attendant on duty can explain the procedure to you.

 Diamond Falls is also located here, as is a lush, well-landscaped garden. An admission fee is charged.

This is one of the tourist hot spots, especially on cruise ship days.

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