Europe > France > Aix les Bains: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

City located in the Savoie at Lake Bourget, Aix-les-Bains has a little over 30 000 inhabitants and is one of the leading French spa towns. It had its heyday during the Belle Epoque, when it hosted royalty and the very wealthy of the world, while today it is divided between tourists and spa guests. It indeed offers many advantages to the curious visitor: its location in the heart of the mountains, the lake where various watersport activities in all seasons, spas and shops of downtown, a golf course and racecourse, this is all in a destination where natural recharge and play. In his semi-pedestrian historic heart, you will discover the beautiful facades of houses Belle Epoque, the beautiful town hall, and then admire the outdoor theater and its Moroccan fountain, the green park and beautiful flower beds, the Japanese landscaped garden behind the Casino, the esplanade of the lake between Petit Port and the Grand Harbour with views of the lake and the mountains, instead of walk very appreciated Aix. Wine lovers will not be disappointed, red, white and rosé wines are showcased through local varietals and the Genepi liquor and food lovers can taste wild fish from the lake and the tome des Bauges, a cheese raw milk and mountain honey. You can access Aix-les -Bains by air land at Chambery-Savoie airport south of the city, but also of course by road and by train via Chambery and Annecy. To move intramural, there is a bus network.