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Aix-Les-Bains is located in the southeast of France, 107 kilometres (66 mi) east of Lyon. The town is located in a corridor between the mountain of Mont Revard, the first natural rampart of the Massif des Bauges to the east and the Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake of France to the west.
- Lac Du Bourget
- Musée Faure
- Casino Grand Cercle
- Esplanade Du Lac
- Mont Revard
- Thermal Baths
- Roman Ruins
- Belle Époque Architecture
- Aquarium Du Lac Du Bourget
- Town Hall
Aix-les-Bains is on the east shore of the largest natural lake in France. Unlike many French lakes there’s no complete perimeter trail, and that’s because the mountains on the west shore plunge almost vertically to the water, which adds to the drama of the place. But you can ramble to some remote spots to find hides where you can watch the lake’s w...
In the 1940s the rich doctor Jean Faure bequeathed his stupendous art collection to Aix-les-Bains, and this is still the basis for the Musée Faure. In it is France’s second best set of sculpture by Auguste Rodin and a top-notch array of impressionist painting. Cézanne, Sisley, Degas and Pissarro all appear, along with earlier works by Camille Corot...
To infuse some Belle Époque pizazz into your trip you can play a few hands or spin the wheel at the Grand Cercle Casino. In the 19th century you would have been in the company of Queen Victoria, the King of Greece and all sorts of other nobility and industrialists. This was France’s first casino and even if you can’t afford to be a high roller it’s...
Few lakeside ambles could be as scenic as in this 10-hectare park right on the shore of the Lac du Bourget. There are pollarded plane trees, large lawns for picnics and play areas for children. But your eye will always be drawn to the opposite shore of the lake where the rugged slopes of the Dent du Chat rise up menacingly. Pause here to meditate o...
Constantly in the background at Aix-les-Bains is this mighty peak climbing above limestone cliffs. In the winter there’s a ski station at the top, endowed with the largest network of cross-country trails in France (140 kilometres). In summer road cyclists try to tackle the ascent, which has been on the Tour de France route five times, most recently...
It’s been a long time since hydrotherapy was the main draw for tourists in Aix-les-Bains. But you could make like a 19th-century aristocrat and book an afternoon of treatments at any of the spa centres in the resort. One, Valvital has large indoor and outdoor pools fed by the local spring waters, which come through at 33°C. These waters are claimed...
These springs drew Roman settlers as long ago as the 1st century, and there are some fascinating clues about their presence around the resort today. The most complete of Aix-les-Bains’ Roman structures is the Temple of Diana on Place Maurice-Mollard, one of only three intact temples in France. If you join the “Balade dans Aix” guided tour in summer...
The real golden age in Aix-les-Bains was the turn of the 20th century. At this time an ensemble of regal hotels were built to cater to the venerated guests. Most of these are now apartment buildings, but they’re listed as historic monuments and you can still ponder a dozen of them on a walking tour of the resort. Hôtel Royal on Rue Georges-Ler was ...
If you’re on a family holiday and rain is forecast, the lake’s aquarium will guarantee a couple of hours of entertainment for kids. The tanks are mostly for freshwater species that occur naturally in the Lac du Bourget, as the aquarium takes part in conservation measures and monitors stocks. There are pike, carp, blenny, eels, catfish and crayfish ...
Another sight to cross off your list is Aix-les-Bains’ Hôtel de Ville, which was constructed in the 1500s and is right next to the Temple of Diana. This building replaced an earlier feudal castle and was constructed for the Marquis d’Aix of the Seyssel House, which was prominent in the court of the Savoy Family. The architecture here is Gothic, as ...
Aix-les-Bains is a town in Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 15 km north of Chambéry. The locality is located on the eastern shore of Lake Bourget, the largest body of fresh water in France of glacial origin, and is dominated by the Bauges alpine massif, offering a remarkable panorama from Mont Revard over the city to the west and ...
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France This Way review: Aix-les-Bains is a very attractive town and well worth a visit if you are exploring the area. Much of its interest dates to the 19th century, the most prosperous era in the town's history and the time that Aix-les-Bains revived its Roman role as a spa town.
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Sit back and enjoy the turquoise waters of the largest natural lake in France, visit the thermal baths and relax in the hot pools, paddle along the canal de Savière, sail a boat across the lake, jump on your bicycle or pull on your hiking boots.
Sep 14, 2022 · Aix-les-Bains is a town in southeastern France, located in the Rhône-Alpes region. The town is situated on the shores of Lake Bourget, the largest natural lake in France. It is also surrounded by mountains, which makes it a popular destination for hiking and skiing.
