Bourbon-Lancy, Thermal spa town in Saône-et-Loire, France.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Celt'o
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Château du Vignault
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Église Saint-Nazaire de Bourbon-Lancy
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Maison Sévigné
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Beffroi de Bourbon-Lancy
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Église Saint-Aubin de Saint-Aubin-sur-Loire
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Église Saint-Didier de Paray-le-Frésil
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Église du Sacré-Cœur de Bourbon-Lancy
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Église de Mont
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Église Saint-Bonnet de Chalmoux
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Golf de Givalois
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Espace culturel Saint-Léger
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Château Puzenat
185 m
Hôpital d'Aligre de Bourbon-Lancy
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