The Magic of Christmas – Sensational Christmas Markets by Lake Geneva
Don’t you just love the magic of Christmas? Discover a few of the sensational Christmas markets to be found close to Evian Les Bains. Listen…
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Autumn in the Haute Savoie – A feast of Nature
Autumn in the Haute Savoie, is there a more beautiful place on earth? As summer fades to a distant memory, we’re still enjoying soft breezes…
The Vineyards of Lavaux – A Stairway to Heaven
Autumn is the perfect time of year to explore the vineyards of Lavaux. Sun-drenched terraces are groaning beneath the weight of fat golden grapes waiting…
5 Best Spots for a lakeside lunch with your ‘Feet in the Water’
Discover the best places for spring and summer lunches or for watching the evening sunsets by the edge of Lake Geneva/Lac Leman
How Not to Shop in a French Market
I love a good French market. For the congenitally curious like me, it’s paradise on earth. Here’s a cautionary tale, however, on how not to…
Life is Better in the Mountains
Life is better in the mountains was how he tried to lure me in. No, I’m a city girl, at least that’s what I always…
Tartiflette – the Ultimate Comfort Food
Here in Thollon Les Memises in the Haute Savoie, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), we eat a lot of Tartiflette, especially in the winter
Mistletoe and Wine
I have a confession to make…..I’m a mistletoe addict. If I had my way the Xmas tree would be out, and a small bare oak…
Museum of Musical Instruments
Visiting the Museum of Musical Instruments Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, our little village of Thollon is ideally placed for exploring the romantic…