Les Jardins de Bao

A quiet club near Aix-les-Bains

Les Jardins de Bao is tucked away in Drumettaz-Clarafond, just a stone's throw from Aix-les-Bains, in a contemporary setting designed as much for relaxation as for meeting people. The building goes for a modern look with carefully maintained facilities: dry sauna, steam room and jacuzzi that can hold up to 14 people.

An outdoor terrace rounds out the picture, popular for catching your breath between sauna sessions or simply enjoying the setting. The changing rooms are clean, functional, with no unnecessary frills.

Gay and mixed atmosphere

The venue presents itself as a mainly gay club, but certain days of the week are open to couples and women in a mixed format. Access is reserved for adults aged 18 and over.

This alternation between gay nights and mixed moments lets everyone find their place without feeling out of place, as long as you pick the right day for what you're after.

An on-site restaurant

Rather rare for a swingers' club, Les Jardins de Bao has a genuine restaurant serving salads, meats, desserts and ice cream. Enough for a proper break without ever leaving the premises, between sauna and jacuzzi sessions.

Rates and opening hours

Budget 25 euros per person for full access to all the facilities. The club is open all year round, with hours that stretch depending on the day.

• Monday: 12pm to 8pm
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 12pm to 10pm
• Thursday: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday and Saturday: 12pm to midnight
• Sunday: 12pm to 10pm

What regulars say

Online reviews are particularly glowing about how well kept and clean the facilities are. The welcome is described as warm and professional, far from the anonymity you might fear in this kind of place.

The terrace and its view come up often in the comments, as does the quality of the restaurant. Several visitors mention a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere, to the point of coming back regularly and recommending the address without hesitation.