Aime


Aime is a former commune in the eastern French department of Savoie. Its most well known mayor was Pierre Borrione, who created the local ski resort and historical society.
On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Aime-la-Plagne. In 1972, the former communes of Longefoy, Tessens and Villette were merged with Aime.

History

In ancient time, Aime was the capital city center of the gallic tribe called the Ceutrons. Conquered by Rome, probably around 20 BC, it became Axima, the capital city of the roman province of the Graian Alps which became later the Alpes [Graiae et Poeninae|Alpes Atrectianae et Poeninae].''
Its main landmark is the Basilica of Saint Martin.

Geography

The commune lies in the Tarentaise Valley, partly overlapping the ski resorts of La Plagne and Les Arcs.

Population

Transportation

The town is served by the Aime-La Plagne railway station, with rail connections to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Albertville, Chambéry, Lyon and further.