The wellness tourism market in France is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 74.7 billion by 2035. A compound annual growth rate of 5.2% is expected of France wellness tourism market from 2026 to 2035.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, Accor SA, Hyatt Hotels Corp Class A, Marriott International Inc Class A, New World Development Co Ltd, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC ADR, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Rosewood Hotel Group, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotel Group
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In terms of revenue, France accounted for 4.6% of the global wellness tourism market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2035.
In Europe, France wellness tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2035.
Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 31.3 billion by 2035.
As per Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, France ranks third among the top wellness destinations globally owing to its tradition of water-based treatments. Spas, thalassotherapy, and thermal baths are the preferred wellness therapies in the country.
France ranks sixth in terms of the number of trips for wellness tourism, accounting for around 21.8 million trips in 2020. With 56 thalassotherapy centers distributed throughout all three mainland coasts, France is one of the world's leading thalassotherapy destinations.
To complement water-based treatments, the country has around 4,000 spas, some of which are combined into several thalassotherapy or balneotherapy facilities. However, France is known for its thermal waters, with around 89 resorts and 109 thermal facilities in operation. The primary thermal zones are Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
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Lodging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 24.56% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the France wellness tourism market based on in-country transport, lodging, food & beverage, wellness activities, shopping covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2035.
As per Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, France ranks third among the top wellness destinations globally owing to its tradition of water-based treatments. Spas, thalassotherapy, and thermal baths are the preferred wellness therapies in the country.
France ranks sixth in terms of the number of trips for wellness tourism, accounting for around 21.8 million trips in 2020. With 56 thalassotherapy centers distributed throughout all three mainland coasts, France is one of the world's leading thalassotherapy destinations.
To complement water-based treatments, the country has around 4,000 spas, some of which are combined into several thalassotherapy or balneotherapy facilities. However, France is known for its thermal waters, with around 89 resorts and 109 thermal facilities in operation. The primary thermal zones are Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
France Wellness Tourism Market Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2035)
In-country Transport
Lodging
Food & Beverage
Wellness Activities
Shopping
Others
France Wellness Tourism Market Purpose Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2035)
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France Wellness Tourism Market Travel Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2035)
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International
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