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Evian Golf Academy: Practice Above Lake Geneva

Evian Golf Academy: Practice Above Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

If the championship course feels out of reach, don’t write off Evian golf altogether. The academy offers a chance to practise, learn and enjoy the setting without needing a professional handicap.

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July

July

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

What’s catching my eye around Lake Geneva this July A few places, event and discoveries.  Because summer around Lake Geneva is always one of my…

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Explore the Swiss Riviera: A Walk from Montreux to Lutry

Explore the Swiss Riviera: A Walk from Montreux to Lutry

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Swiss Riviera walk: from Montreux to Lutry, passing palm trees, Belle Époque hotels, vineyards and mountain views with cafés and photo stops along the way….

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June 2026

June 2026

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

A few things catching my eye around Lake Geneva this month — from exhibitions in Lausanne to summer on the lake and seasonal favourites returning to menus.

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A Spectator’s Guide to the Amundi Evian Golf Championship

A Spectator’s Guide to the Amundi Evian Golf Championship

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Every July, Evian hosts one of the world’s biggest women’s golf events. Here’s how to enjoy the atmosphere, navigate the course and make the most of a day above Lake Geneva

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Évian-les-Bains: The Most Elegant Town on Lake Geneva?

Évian-les-Bains: The Most Elegant Town on Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

From Belle Époque hotels and flower-lined promenades to cafés, markets and lake views, Évian-les-Bains is one of Lake Geneva’s most elegant towns.

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Baguette Crumbs Everywhere: France Followed Me Home

Baguette Crumbs Everywhere: France Followed Me Home

Beyond the Balcony

From French patisseries and skincare to flowers, cafés and Camembert — a humorous look at the little ways France still follows me home to Scotland

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How to Get Out on Lake Geneva: Paddle Steamers, Boats and Ferries

How to Get Out on Lake Geneva: Paddle Steamers, Boats and Ferries

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

From Belle Epoque steamers to tiny rental boats, here’s how to experience Lake Geneva properly — from the water itself.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Thollon-les-Mémises (above Lake Geneva)

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Thollon-les-Mémises (above Lake Geneva)

Village Life

High above Lake Geneva, Thollon-les-Mémises is a beautiful Alpine village with spectacular views. Here are five things you might not know.

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A Spin Around Monaco before the Grand Prix

A Spin Around Monaco before the Grand Prix

Beyond the Balcony

Monaco before the Grand Prix – barriers going up, crowds yet to arrive, and a quiet sense the something rather dramatic is about to happen.

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