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Aix-les-Bains is one of the most beautiful and historic towns in France, beloved of emperors, poets, and tourists. In this charming guidebook, Victor Barbier provides a detailed and enthusiastic account of the town and its environs, from the Roman era to the Belle Epoque. With descriptions of the thermal baths, the casino, the lake, and the mountains, as well as practical advice for travelers, this book is an essential companion for anyone visiting Aix-les-Bains. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.