Néris-les-Bains facts for kids
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Néris-les-Bains
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 Néris-les-Bains
Location in France
Néris-les-Bains
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Montluçon | |
| Canton | Montluçon-Sud | |
| Intercommunality | Commentry–Néris-les-Bains | |
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33.13 km2 (12.79 sq mi) | |
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2,704 | |
| • Density | 81.618/km2 (211.39/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03195 /03310
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| Elevation | 230–441 m (755–1,447 ft) (avg. 360 m or 1,180 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Néris-les-Bains is a charming commune, which is like a town or local area, located in the Allier department in the very center of France. It's especially famous for its ancient Roman history and its relaxing thermal baths.
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Discover Néris-les-Bains
Néris-les-Bains is a small town in the heart of France. It's known for its natural hot springs. People have been coming here for thousands of years to enjoy the warm, healing waters. The town has a population of about 2,700 people. It sits at an elevation of around 360 meters (1,180 feet) above sea level.
A Town with Ancient Roots
Néris-les-Bains has a very long and interesting history. It was once a significant Roman town called Aquae Neri. The Romans loved to build baths, and they found the perfect spot here. They built large thermal baths and temples. You can still see parts of these ancient Roman structures today. The town was also home to the Bituriges Cubi, an ancient Celtic tribe, before the Romans arrived.
Relaxing at the Thermal Baths
The main attraction in Néris-les-Bains is its thermal baths, or "thermes." These baths use natural hot spring water. This water is believed to have special healing properties. People visit the baths to relax, recover from injuries, or help with certain health conditions. The spa is a modern building, but it continues a very old tradition.
Exploring the Town
Besides the baths, Néris-les-Bains has other interesting places to explore.
- The town has a beautiful municipal theater. It hosts various shows and events.
- You can also see the historic City Hall, which is an important building for the town's government.
- The Saint Georges church is another notable landmark. It features beautiful stained glass windows.
- The former train station reminds us of how people used to travel to this spa town.
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The former train station
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The City Hall
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The Municipal Theater
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The spa
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Stained glass of the Saint Georges church
See also
Want to learn more? Check out the article in Spanish: Néris-les-Bains para niños
