Bourget Lake Aix-les-Bains : Aix-les-Bains Tourism

Description

Jewel of the Savoy , the Lac du Bourget is the largest lake in France and is 18 km long. Born 19,000 years ago when the glaciers melted, the Lac du Bourget is a true inland sea which is filled with the surrounding rivers and streams. It is the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France.

Its area is 44.5 km ² and it is bordered by the last part of the Jura: on the west coast, the chain of Thorn which drops sharply into the lake; on the eastern coast, the inhabited mountains of Cessens, Chambotte, Corsuet and Tresserve Hill.

The spa and nautical resort Aix-les-Bains occupies part of the basin and is also the largest port in France in inland water.

Surrounded by mountains, Lake Bourget offers a romantic ambience to enjoy the pleasures of water sports and beach in a 24 °C water all summer. Enjoy the activities offered by the lake: swimming, sailing, water skiing ...

The ecosystem of Lake Bourget has been preserved: nature is still wild and wildlife can flourish in large areas. As such, the lake is a major component of French nature. The lake is home to many species of birds and fishes, and has become a resting place for migratory birds. We can see the mallard, the moorhen, the mute swan, coot, tufted duck, the little bittern, the avocet, goosander ... The mild weather also allow some Mediterranean plants to grow : the Montpellier maple, fig, boxwood, maple with snowball leaves, pubescent oak and hair of Venus (small ferns). As to the cliffs around the lake, they provide shelter for large raptors such as the black kite, peregrine falcon and the eagle owl.

Make the most of your visit to Lake Bourget to discover the Savoyard culture, heritage and gastronomy

(Distance < 4 km)
Info: Located at Lac du Bourget Port, the 3-star L'IroKo hotel offers accommodation with a unique African-style décor, and is surrounded by parks and a lake.

All of the soundproofed guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with......

(Distance < 4 km)
Info: Located 100 meters away from the beaches and the esplanade of the Lac du Bourget, near the Place du Grand Port of Aix-Les-Bains, 5 minutes away from the city centre and shops areas, the hotel offers sauna and hammam within a fitness centre.

(Distance < 4 km)
Info: The hotel is located on Lac du Bourget shores, within a stones throw of the city centre and offers spectacular countryside and mountain surroundings.

Guest rooms and suites offer a view of the lake or the mountains. A minibar, air......

(Distance < 5 km)
Info: Situated in Aix-Les-Bains, this guest house features a large landscaped garden trimmed with flowers. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a relaxation area.

The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV. A selection of toiletries, a......

(Distance < 5 km)
Info: The Auberge Saint Simond is situated 1.5 km from Aix-les-Bains city centre, in a residential district, alongside a large garden filled with flowers and trees.

The inn has a Mediterranean feel, with an abundance of olive and orange trees......