National Baths of Aix-les-Bains

The National Thermal Baths of Aix-les-Bains, heart of the spa town

Here you are before one of the most emblematic thermal complexes in France: the National Thermal Baths of Aix-les-Bains. They tell on their own the history of the spa town. The Aix-les-Bains audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this legendary place, which has made the reputation of the city since Antiquity.

A thermal tradition since Antiquity

Aix-les-Bains owes its name and its reputation to its thermal waters, exploited since Roman times. The National Thermal Baths, an emblematic establishment, have welcomed over the centuries spa-goers and personalities who came to enjoy the virtues of the water. Enlarged and modernised several times, they testify to the golden age of thermalism, which made Aix-les-Bains one of the great spa towns of Europe.

What to see

You admire the architecture of the thermal establishment, which superimposes the eras, from Roman Antiquity to modern developments. The area also keeps ancient vestiges, such as the nearby Arc de Campanus and the Temple of Diana. It is an essential stop to understand the identity of Aix-les-Bains, a spa town par excellence.

Practical information

The National Thermal Baths lie in the heart of Aix-les-Bains, near Place Maurice Mollard, reachable on foot. The exterior and the ancient vestiges around can be freely admired; access to the treatments and the cures is according to the conditions specific to the thermal establishment, which vary with the season. It is best to enquire before coming.

Why is Aix-les-Bains a spa town?

Because it has exploited its thermal waters since Roman times; the National Thermal Baths are its emblematic establishment, which made its reputation.

Where are the National Thermal Baths of Aix-les-Bains?

In the heart of Aix-les-Bains, near Place Maurice Mollard, close to the Arc de Campanus and the Temple of Diana.