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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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How Not to Shop in a French Market in Evian-les-Bains
Colourful stalls, tempting bargains and questionable decisions at the bustling French market in Évian-les-Bains
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The Romance of the Haute Savoie
Living in the Haute Savoie connects you to Romance in a big way, but not Valentine’s Day type of romance. I’m talking ‘Romance’ with a capital R. Passion, raw emotion, and the occasional craggy rockface.
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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…
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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…
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