5 Things You Didn’t Know About Thollon-les-Mémises (above Lake Geneva)
High above Lake Geneva, Thollon-les-Mémises is a beautiful Alpine village with spectacular views. Here are five things you might not know.
A Spin Around Monaco before the Grand Prix
Monaco before the Grand Prix – barriers going up, crowds yet to arrive, and a quiet sense the something rather dramatic is about to happen.
Spring in Thollon: The Quiet Season Above Lake Geneva
Spring in Thollon doesn’t arrive all at once, it slips in quietly – in the sound of melting snow, empty terraces, and the gentle return of life along Lake Geneva.
Take the High Road: A sensational Alpine route to the South of France
Some roads are just a way to get from A to B The Route des Grandes Alpes is different: here, the road itself is the…
Tour de France 2026 in Evian
The Tour de France 2026 is coming to the Haute Savoie. Discover the jerseys, caravan excitement and why Evian and Lake Geneva will be buzzing this July
Back to the Balcony
Returning to Thollon les Memises above Lake Geneva, I’m reopening Tales from the Balcony with mountain stories, village life, favourite places, and the enduring spirit of the Auld Alliance
Welcome to Lake Geneva
Welcome to the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva. Everyone’s heard of Geneva. Famous for its iconic fountain, home of the Red Cross and countless other…
A Tale from my Thollon Balcony
A glimpse of life in Thollon, a quiet French Alpine village above Lake Geneva, told from a balcony with sweeping mountain views and changing seasons.
Getting to the bottom of it – a deep dive into Lake Geneva
Discover what lies beneath Lake Geneva, from historic shipwrecks and steam yachts to sunken railway carriages, aircraft, and hidden underwater secrets.
Lake Geneva and The Birth of Submarine Tourism
Discover the story of the world’s first tourist submarine, the Auguste Piccard,, and the brief moment when visitors could explore beneath Lake Geneva.