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A Spectator’s Guide to the Amundi Evian Golf Championship

A Spectator’s Guide to the Amundi Evian Golf Championship

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Every July, Evian hosts one of the world’s biggest women’s golf events. Here’s how to enjoy the atmosphere, navigate the course and make the most of a day above Lake Geneva

Évian-les-Bains: The Most Elegant Town on Lake Geneva?

Évian-les-Bains: The Most Elegant Town on Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

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.

How to Get Out on Lake Geneva: Paddle Steamers, Boats and Ferries

How to Get Out on Lake Geneva: Paddle Steamers, Boats and Ferries

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

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)

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Thollon-les-Mémises (above Lake Geneva)

Village Life

High above Lake Geneva, Thollon-les-Mémises is a beautiful Alpine village with spectacular views. Here are five things you might not know.

Tour de France 2026 in Evian

Tour de France 2026 in Evian

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman, Life in Thollon

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

Welcome to Lake Geneva

Welcome to Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

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…

Autumn in the Haute Savoie – A feast of Nature

Autumn in the Haute Savoie – A feast of Nature

Food & Drink

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…

Thollon-les-Memises to Col de Creusaz

Thollon-les-Memises to Col de Creusaz

Walks & Trails

This hike takes you to the Col de Creusaz. You can add one of the walks around Mont Bénand or Mont César.

Thollon-les-Memises to Pic Boré

Thollon-les-Memises to Pic Boré

Walks & Trails

Hiking route to the Pic Boré – the highest point in Thollon Les Memises, overlooking lake Geneva

Grab Your Boots! Let’s Go Hiking

Grab Your Boots! Let’s Go Hiking

Walks & Trails

‘It’s all your fault! You said it was easy’ sobbed the girl in the rubber flip-flops…the Haute Savoie is hiking country but wherever you hike preparation is key.

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