In the two and a half centuries since the Avene Thermal Spring was discovered in the depths of the earth in the heart of Southern France, it has continued to be revered for efficacy and relief in the treatment of skin ailments, particularly skin inflammation and irritation.
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| 1736: |
Discovery of the Avene water's activity. Soon after, the first patients arrived to start using the water at the spring.
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| 1743: |
First spa built in the town of Avene. The first dermatological treatments prove Avene to be a genuine "soothing source".
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| 1871: |
The Great Fire of Chicago. Chicago is devastated by the Great Fire. To soothe the skin of the many victims, barrels of Avène Thermal Water are shipped west to America..
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| 1874: |
Avene Thermal Water is declared of "Public Benefit" by the French Authorities.
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| 1966: |
The Avène treatments prescribed by doctors are approved for payment by the French Social Welfare as appropriate treatment for some skin conditions.
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| 1975: |
Mister Pierre Fabre notices the spring and hears about its great properties. He decides to buy it to carry out more medical studies and find out the activity of the water. Avene officially joins Pierre Fabre Laboratories.
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| 1977: |
The renovation of the Avene Spa begins. Pierre Fabre Laboratories transform the Avene Thermal Spa into an advanced centre specializing in scientific hydrotherapy.
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| 1981: |
Avene Thermal Spring Water and Skin care products are first marketed for home use.
First, only the water spray was available, and encouraged by its success, Pierre Fabre Laboratories decided to extend the range and to develop diverse products all based on the Avene water.
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| 1990: |
A new Avene Medical Centre (Thermal Spa) opens and the manufacturing unit is inaugurated.
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| 2005: |
Renovation and extension of the Avene Medical Centre.
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