Aix-les-Bains
Aix-les-Bains (; ; ; 'Aix-the-Baths'), known locally simply as Aix, is a commune in the southeastern French department of Savoie.
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Aix-les-Bains is a town in southeastern France, located in the Savoie department, and is known locally by the shorter name "Aix." The town's name translates to "Aix-the-Baths," suggesting a historical significance related to bathing or thermal waters.
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Place details
- Locality
- Aix-les-Bains
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- France
- Population
- 27,651
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- Geography
- Location
- Neighbouring communes
- Climate
- Communication and transport
- Urbanism
- Urban morphology
- Housing
- Planning projects
- Toponymy
- History
- ''Aquae'': Roman Aix
- From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
- During the 18th century
- Negotiations for the independence of Morocco
- Politics and administration
- Trends and political outcomes
- Municipal administration
- List of mayors
- Legal proceedings
- Environmental policy
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Population and society
- Education
- Cultural events and festivities
- Health
- Sport
- Media
- Economy
- Revenues of the population and taxation
- Employment
- Companies of the agglomeration
- Trade
- Hydrotherapy
- Local culture and heritage
- Places and monuments
- Casino Grand-Cercle
- Château of the Rock of the King
- The Church of Our Lady
- The Faure Museum
- Green areas
- Hotels
- Other buildings
- Gastronomy
- Cultural heritage
- Notable people
- Heraldry
- See also
- Bibliography
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Aix-les-Bains (; ; ; 'Aix-the-Baths'), known locally simply as Aix, is a commune in the southeastern French department of Savoie.
Situated on the shore of the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, the Lac du Bourget, this resort is a major spa town; it has the largest freshwater marina in France. It is the second largest city in the Savoie department in terms of population, with a population of 32,406 as of 2023. It is part of the Chambéry functional urban area.