Aix-les-Bains (English spelling)

Japanese: エクス・レ・バン(英語表記)Aix‐les‐Bains
Aix-les-Bains (English spelling)
A resort and hot spring town on the eastern shore of Lake Bourget in the Savoie region in southeastern France. Population 25,000 (1990). Due to its topography, it enjoys a warm climate and abundant sunshine. Aix means water, and Bain means baths. Located at the entrance to the mountainous region before the Alps, it is the largest town in France, with 48,000 visitors a year for treatment. Remains of Roman baths and other facilities remain. It is the place where Lamartine was inspired to write poetry after meeting Julie Charles. [Hamada Masayuki]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
フランス南東部,サボア地方のブールジェ湖東岸にある保養と温泉の町。人口2万5000(1990)。地形の影響で温暖な気候と豊富な日照を享受する。エクスは水を,バンは浴場を意味する。アルプス前山地帯の入口に位置し,療養に訪れる人は年間4万8000人とフランス最大である。ローマ時代の浴場等の遺跡が残る。ジュリー・シャルルとの邂逅でラマルティーヌに詩の霊感を与えた地である。【浜田 真之】

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