Lake Bourget in Aix-les-Bains

You can go on a cruise on the Lac du Bourget, there is a company that offers departures from the Grand Port for a tour of the lake or to visit the abbey of Hautecombe.

The Lac du Bourget is the largest natural lake in France.

One walks along the lake under the plane trees.

On one side you have a magnificent view of the lake, on the other side unfortunately you walk along a square without any charm.

There is no beach and therefore no way to swim in the summer. The pontoon on the picture is reserved for fishermen.

All along the esplanade you can find small restaurants.

After a short walk we reach the Petit Port. Next to it is the municipal beach called "Aqualac", the entrance is not free (6 euros in summer). It is a complex that includes a beach on the lake and a swimming pool for swimming all year round. It is sad to note that one cannot swim in the lake without paying. You have to go further.