Bourbon-Lancy, Thermal spa town in Saône-et-Loire, France.
Bourbon-Lancy covers 155.73 square kilometers along the right bank of the Loire River, with its medieval historic quarter positioned on a fortified hill at 249 meters elevation above sea level.
The town traces its origins to Roman times as Aquae Bormonis, later becoming a possession of the Bourbon family during the Middle Ages, which gave the settlement its current name.
The community hosts annual festivals including the Piano du Lac spectacle, and maintains museums like Musée Saint-Nazaire that showcase archaeological artifacts and local historical collections for visitors.
Modern thermal spas offer recognized treatments for rheumatological conditions, while tourists can explore cobblestone medieval streets and visit the remains of the ancient fortress and defensive walls.
Bourbon-Lancy derives its name from the Gallic god Borvo associated with bubbling springs, and its thermal waters historically attracted notable figures including Cardinal Richelieu and Madame de Sévigné.
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