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Le Bourget-du-Lac
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💡 Tips
- Parking near the municipal beach gets extremely busy in July and August; arrive early or use the cycle paths.
- The Priory gardens offer beautiful afternoon light for photography.
- The local cycle route connects directly and safely to Aix-les-Bains.
- Look out for the ruins of Château de Thomas II located in the nearby marshland area.
- Rent a pedal boat on the lakefront to explore the scenery at a more leisurely pace.
🍽 Food
Best enjoyed fresh at one of the lakeside restaurants with a view of the water.
A classic Savoyard cheese you can find at local fromageries in the village.
Well-suited pairing for lake fish; ask for a glass of local Roussette at a village bistro.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Head to the town center on Sunday mornings for fresh regional products and Savoyard specialties.
Look for cavistes in the village to buy regional Savoie wines directly to take home.
Stroll through these beautifully manicured historical gardens for a calm afternoon.
A peaceful nature reserve by the lake, great for bird watching and walking.
A relaxing walking path connecting the marinas, offering great views of the mountains.
Water temperature…
Le Bourget-du-Lac is a sophisticated town in the Savoie region, perfectly balanced between the tranquil waters of Lake Bourget and the rugged slopes of the Jura mountains. Its heritage is rooted in the 11th-century Cluniac priory, which features a remarkable cloister and terraced gardens overlooking the lake. Historically, it served as a key strategic point for the House of Savoy, controlling the mountain passes leading to the Rhône valley. Modernity has left its mark with Savoie Technolac, an innovation hub that brings together research laboratories, start-ups, and the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, focusing heavily on solar energy and eco-design. The town's lakeside area is a focal point for leisure, featuring a marina, beaches, and a bird sanctuary in the Buttet reed beds. For cyclists, the town is the starting point for the legendary climb of the Col du Chat, while hikers enjoy the extensive network of trails leading to panoramic viewpoints over the Alps and the Massif Central.
- Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Top sights: Prieuré du Bourget-du-Lac · Château de Thomas II · Jardins du Prieuré
- Nearby: Aix-les-Bains (6 km)
- Population: ~5.216
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rain mm | 94 | 69 | 84 | 68 | 105 | 87 | 80 | 82 | 71 | 83 | 93 | 98 |
Geography
Facts
- The Cluniac priory is listed as a national historical monument of France.
- Lake Bourget contains about 3.6 billion cubic meters of water.
- The town's elevation ranges from 226 to 1,490 meters above sea level.
- The commune covers a total land area of 17.76 square kilometers.
- Savoie Technolac is home to the National Solar Energy Institute.
- The town is a partner in the UNESCO-recognized 'Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps'.
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