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Reading time: 0 minPublished on 1 September 2024

Diner with a View of the Lake

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© © Mossière

A summer focused on well-being and relaxation. Escape the hustle and bustle of seaside resorts and set your bags down in Aix-les-Bains, on the shores of Lake Bourget in Savoie. Choose a soothing vacation at the Chevalley thermal baths for a relaxing treatment in a lush green setting. Spend a week being pampered with steam, thermal mud treatments, and hydrojet baths, while indulging in the local culinary specialties. The cherry on top: extend your day with an exceptional dinner at the Michelin-starred Lamartine restaurant, with its terrace overlooking the lake and a breathtaking view, for a moment suspended in time....

Slide into Adventure on the Alps’ Riviera

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© © B. Dulac

Majestic with its green mountains towering over France's largest natural lake and its untouched shores, the spa town of Aix-les-Bains is the vibrant heart of the "Riviera of the Alps." In summer, relax on one of its twelve beaches or dive into a variety of water activities like paddleboarding, sailing, rowing, or even a scenic cruise. This destination shines in every season: enjoy springtime walks by the lake, or take in the rich, warm colors of the forest in autumn. In winter, outdoor enthusiasts can revel in snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on Mont Revard, before wrapping up the day with a soothing soak in the warm waters of the indoor and outdoor pools at the Chevalley Thermal Baths or the spa pool at Domaine de Marlioz.

Conquer the Peaks

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Break free from your daily routine and head to the thermal baths at Domaine de Marlioz, nestled in a lush 10-hectare park where your well-being takes center stage for a full week. The program includes treatments designed to relax and detoxify your body using antioxidant-rich thermal waters, along with physical activities and relaxation sessions to care for your overall health. After a rejuvenating spa session, lace up your hiking boots for a forest adventure and explore trails overlooking Lake Bourget, offering breathtaking 360° views—don’t miss the renowned Chambotte and Revard viewpoints.

From the Romans to Rodain

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© © B. Dulac

Since Roman times, the waters of Aix-les-Bains have made this Savoie spa town famous, drawing royalty during the Belle Époque. By the late 19th century, Aix-les-Bains was known as the "resort of queens and queen of resorts." Everything here invites relaxation: thermal treatments using naturally warm, sulfurous, calcium-rich waters full of trace elements, all in a unique, pristine natural setting by France’s largest natural lake. Take a breath of fresh air by Lake Bourget in Aix-les-Bains. Whether you’re visiting as a couple or with family, you can marvel at both Roman ruins and France’s second-largest Rodin collection at the Musée Faure, or try your luck at the Grand Cercle Casino, which also houses an Italian-style theater classified as a historic monument.