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Next to the Villa

LAKE

• Beaches: Aix / Aqualac (250m away – lovely in the morning thanks to crystal-clear water and few crowds); Rowing (750m away – some welcome shade in the afternoon); Mémard (2km away – a very pleasant walk to get there, featuring a large, shady green area)
• Lake Esplanade: shaded by plane trees, stretching from the marinas to Mémard Beach (5km round-trip walk)
• Lakeside Promenade: leading to the Les Mottets leisure area, passing by Lido Beach and Cap des Séselets (10km round-trip walk)
• Lake cruise
• Rentals: canoes and paddleboards

KIDS

• Children's playground: 2-minute walk up the esplanade (north side)
• Mini-golf: near the villa
• Swimming pool / Aqualac / beach: 2-minute walk down the esplanade (south side)
• Aqualis (50m): interesting workshops on lake-related themes (reservation required)

• Cinéma Les Toiles du Lac (500m)
• Casino-bowling (500m)
• Aqualis (50m) - interesting guided tours on the history of the lake and its ecosystem (in french - by reservation)

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Nearby establishments

RESTAURANTS
Next to the Villa :

• L’Aquarium : lovely terrace and high-quality features
• La Plage : reasonable value for money considering the location

• Ôlive pizzeria : our top pick—be sure to book (weekday specials also available)
• Le Patio du Lac : spanish specialties for a tapas night

TAKE AWAY

• Caterer: Maison Delplanque (daily specials, quiches, burgers, wraps, etc.)
• Pizzerias: Ôlive Pizzeria (but order ahead) or Zaza Pizza Truck (a bit further away)
• Bakery: La Fée Croustille (nearby) or Potes & Patons (our town-center favorite)
• Sushi: Okiddo (town center)

SUMMER ATMOSPHERE

• L’Aquarium : Live music on Sundays until 11 p.m.
• La Plage : "Apéro’Bulles" on Thursdays until 11 p.m.
• Glacier Gelato : Try the orange-carrot-ginger flavor!

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Local activities

HIKING

• La Dent du Chat : round trip to the Molard Noir viewpoint (the more adventurous can push on to the Dent du Chat for a breathtaking 360° panorama overlooking the lake!) starting from the Aigles restaurant at the Mont du Chat Belvédère
• La Croix du Nivolet on the Mont Revard plateau: a family-friendly walk with a lovely view of Chambéry
• Le Grand Colombier : start from the Sapette car park (e.g., Le Fenestrez SX) for magnificent northerly views of the lake and the Rhône

BIKING

• La Belle Via (V63) : base de loisirs des Mottets (5km) ; Le Bourget du lac / Port de Charpignat (10km) ; Chambery (20km) ; Lac de Saint André (30km)

• Tour du lac (55km) : Mottets - Port de Charpignat (Bourget) - Bourdeau - Tunnel du Chat (bicycle tunnel to the right of the car tunnel) or a mountain pass for the very brave!
  Then keep going
  . It.1 (Jongieux - Saint Pierre de Curtille)
  . It.2 (Jongieux - Lucey – Chanaz - Portout)
  . It.3 (La Chapelle du Mont du Chat - Ontex)
  Then way-back
  . by boat from the port of Conjux (check dates and times)
  . or by train from Vions station (check dates and times)
  . or continue towards Châtillon-Brison to complete the loop by bike (the lakeside road on the northeast side is very dangerous, especially from 4:00 PM onwards)

PANORAMIC VIEWS (BELVEDERES)

• La Chambotte (high-angle view from the northeast of the lake)
• Le Revard (floating docks with a view of Chambéry, the southern end of the lake, and Mont Blanc on a clear day)
• Ontex (high-angle view from the northwest of the lake)

Around the lake

‍NORTH OF THE LAKE

• L’Abbaye royale d'Hautecombe : a unique site in Savoy featuring guided tours or audio guides (rich heritage, exceptional architecture, artistic treasures... all right by the lake); boat excursions available from the Grand Port in Aix-les-Bains; guided tours of the terraces and royal apartments during school holidays
• Le village de Chanaz : canal-side pontoon; walnut/hazelnut oil mill; Pierre Noire walk (path overlooking the Savière Canal and the Rhône Valley); Rhône lock
• Le Restaurant Ô Lac : for a meal or drink break on the road, with a magnificent lakeside view
• L'Auberge de Portout : park immediately after the bridge on the left, then take the towpath heading down the canal on the left (a 2 km round-trip walk along the canal in the shade).

SOUTH OF THE LAKE

• Le Château de Thomas II : a contemplative walk to discover the marshland flora and fauna (featuring an observation point overlooking the Étang des Aigrettes) around the château—originally a 13th-century hunting lodge—starting from the Croix Verte car park or the Bourget-du-Lac beach
• Les Mottets : family leisure area featuring a large lawn, children's play equipment, and a short, easy walking path between Plage aux Dames and Plage des Mottets

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Aix-les-Bains city center

VISITS

• Stroll along Rue de Genève (stopping at the Tourist Office if needed!)
• Head up to Place Maurice Mollard for a lovely view of the Town Hall
• Pass by the old thermal baths and take a walk through the small floral park and open-air theater (featuring free summer concerts)
• Have a drink at La Rotonde
• Head back down via the Casino to admire the architecture... or perhaps try your luck!
• And/or visit the Faure Museum to see its Impressionist paintings (passing Notre-Dame Church on the way)

DELICACIES

• Bakery & Pastry : Pote & Pâtons
• Butchere : La boucherie du Grand Port ; Robesson
• Charcuterie-Caterer : Denjean
• Cheese : Guibert
• Chocolatier : Cakao (spéciality : La Dent du Chat)

RESTAURANTS

• Great places to eat : La Table Floralie, Le 59 Restaurant, Leo-Paul
• Brunch / breakfast with spa access : La Parenthèse (Golden Tulip)

UNDER THE RAIN

• Therms : Golden Tulip, Adelphia, Marlioz
• Casino : Grand Cercle
• Museum : Faure

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Local visits

• Chambéry Old Town: Château des Ducs de Savoie, Place Saint-Léger, the Elephant Fountain, the Musée Savoisien, etc
• Les Jardins Secrets de Vaulx: a unique, eclectic garden featuring exotic architecture and an abundance of creative ideas and flowers—a surprising and serene escape
• The Sierroz Gorges in Grésy-sur-Aix: a walk through a lovely natural site featuring cantilevered walkways
• The Lavours Marsh (National Nature Reserve)