Hôtel Bernascon, Palace hotel in Aix-les-Bains, France.
Hôtel Bernascon is a palace hotel in Aix-les-Bains built between 1897 and 1900 with elaborate architectural details. The limestone building with slate roofing displays classical Belle Époque design features and occupies a prominent location in the city center.
Jean-Marie Bernascon had the building constructed by architects Paul Lathoud and Jules Pin when the city was becoming a popular thermal resort destination. During both world wars, the hotel served as a military hospital before being converted to private apartments in 1960.
The hotel was a gathering place for wealthy visitors who came to experience the thermal springs during the Belle Époque era. Its refined interiors reflected the luxury that guests expected during this flourishing period.
The building is located in a central spot and easy to reach on foot when exploring the city. Restoration work remains ongoing, so some areas may not be fully accessible to visitors at this time.
The original entrance marquee was valuable enough to be registered as a historical monument, and it was removed for renovation just days before the major fire of 2015. This timely removal saved this architectural element from destruction.
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