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The Romance of the Haute Savoie

The Romance of the Haute Savoie

Life in Thollon

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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5 Best Spots for a lakeside lunch with your ‘Feet in the Water’

5 Best Spots for a lakeside lunch with your ‘Feet in the Water’

Food & Drink

Discover the best places for spring and summer lunches or for watching the evening sunsets by the edge of Lake Geneva/Lac Leman

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Life is Better in the Mountains

Life is Better in the Mountains

Village Life

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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Here Comes the Sun – a guide to some of the best beaches on Lake Geneva

Here Comes the Sun – a guide to some of the best beaches on Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Lake Geneva has over 120 beaches along its long undulating shoreline. Here’s a handy guide to just a few of my favourite beaches in the Haute Savoie

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The Vineyards of Lavaux – A Stairway to Heaven

The Vineyards of Lavaux – A Stairway to Heaven

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

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…

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A Grand Day Out in Geneva

A Grand Day Out in Geneva

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Spending Time in Geneva Looking for a grand day out?  Or perhaps, a short weekend break? Then look no further, Geneva combines beauty and sophistication…

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Lausanne – the city of athletes

Lausanne – the city of athletes

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Lausanne is a city of athletes, but not for the reason you might think! It’s famous for its Gothic cathedral, its stunning art galleries, and…

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Three Magical Gardens near Evian les Bains

Three Magical Gardens near Evian les Bains

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

What makes a magical garden? A patchwork of colour, a portion of mystery, a pinch of timelessness but above all a sprinkle of creative genius.

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10 Romantic Things to do in Evian

10 Romantic Things to do in Evian

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

There are so many romantic things to do in Evian. If you’re celebrating St Valentine’s Day or just looking for a short romantic break then…

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The Magic of Christmas – Sensational Christmas Markets by Lake Geneva

The Magic of Christmas – Sensational Christmas Markets by Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

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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