Évian-les-Bains: The Most Elegant Town on Lake Geneva?
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.
Baguette Crumbs Everywhere: France Followed Me Home
From French patisseries and skincare to flowers, cafés and Camembert — a humorous look at the little ways France still follows me home to Scotland
How to Get Out on Lake Geneva: Paddle Steamers, Boats and Ferries
From Belle Epoque steamers to tiny rental boats, here’s how to experience Lake Geneva properly — from the water itself.
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…