Aix-les-Bains

If you are staying in Annecy but wish to discover more about the area, you can drive approximately 30 min to Aix-les-Bains and its lake called Bourget. It is bigger than Annecy’s lake but probably less crowded but very nice too. Aix-les-Bains, locally called Aix, is a commune in the Savoie department.

Rising from the shores of the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, the Lac du Bourget, this resort is one of the important French spa towns, and has the largest fresh water marina in France. It is the second largest Savoy town in terms of population, having 28,585 inhabitants.

A leading town of the Belle Époque, of international renown, Aix-les-Bains was a place of vacation for princely families and wealthy people. Although the thermal baths are no longer the main activity of Aix, the area continues to be important for water sports and activities. The town has partially compensated for the loss of visitors coming for spa treatments by developing tourism; the town, between the lake and mountains, has many strengths in this area. It hosts up to 200,000 general visitors, people wanting thermal treatment or tourists per year.

The town has lovely gardens, a Casino worth a quick visit, an aquarium to visit, plenty beaches and aquasports.

Aix-les-Bains shines on a national scale through a number of assets such as the national thermal baths, tourism and the national Musilac festival in July.

Fore more information check their websitehttps://www.aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com/en/

While in the area you can also visit Haute Combe Abbaye https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/hautecombe-abbey/ or Chanaz https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/diner-in-chanaz/.

 

Aix-les-Bains

A few photos of the lovely garden

a few photos inside the Casino