Aix-les-Bains Audioguided Walking Tour 1h16 and 14 reviews

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Next to the City Inn stands a real treasure that would go almost unnoticed: the Temple of Diana, a Roman building almost 2000 years old! It is one of only three Roman temples entirely

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  Here you are in front of the Aix-les-Bains City Inn... But in reality, you're facing an old stately castle! Yes, long before the town hall offices, this building was the residence of a large family:

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  Here you are on Place Carnot, the oldest place in Aix-les-Bains! This vast cobblestone esplanade hides more secrets than it seems. From the Middle Ages, this square was called “Grand Place”. Located in between

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  Here you are in front of one of the oldest monuments in Aix-les-Bains... and probably one of the most mysterious. The Campanus Arch has stood here for nearly two thousand years. It was built by a local notable, Lucius

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  Here you are in the Rise of the Mills, a place steeped in history that bears witness to a little-known aspect of Aix-les-Bains' past. Under your feet, an invisible stream flows, witnessing a fascinating history. In 1739, after a

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  Welcome to the Notre-Dame church of Aix-les-Bains, a magnificent Romano-Byzantine jewel in the heart of the spa city! Its imposing green bell tower, tinted by the oxidation of metal, has been a must-see landmark for more than

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  Here you are in front of the church of Saint-Swithun, which tells an amazing story: that of the English who adopted Aix-les-Bains in the 19th century! Built in 1870, this small Anglican church bears witness to a time when

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  Here you are in front of one of the most prestigious casinos in France: the Grand Circle of Aix-les-Bains. Behind this elegant façade lies a fascinating story, which takes us back to the golden age of European thermalism.

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  You may wonder where these colourful statues come from, installed right outside the Casino, and which literally contrast with the pristine whiteness of the building. They were ordered in 2012 by the group

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  Stop for a moment to observe in more detail the beautiful Grand Inn facade that stands in front of you, across the street. Once is not customary, this building tells us a page from the golden age of the

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  You are here in the heart of the most popular green space in Aix-les-Bains: the Thermes floral park. It is the former garden of the Marquis d’Aix who had their castle right next door and which was bought by the Thermes, then

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  Here's a little discreet staircase, almost hidden... and yet steeped in history. You are in front of Rossignoli Passage, built in the 1880s to connect the city center to the sumptuous palaces that dominated Aix-les-Bains: the Splendid

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  This monumental sculpture depicting a large bronze cat inaugurated in 2020 is the work of artist Michel Bassompierre. Its name, “the Cat’s Tooth” may surprise you if you are not familiar with the

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  Here you are in front of one of the most emblematic thermal baths in France: the Thermes Nationaux d’Aix-les-Bains. A place where more than two thousand years of history can be read at a glance, between practices

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Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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