Postcard from the Balcony August 2026
A monthly postcard from Lake Geneva sharing seasonal discoveries, local traditions, beautiful places and a few things catching my eye this August
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Your Guide to Exploring Lake Geneva
Fancy exploring Lake Geneva? Here’s where I’d start. This guide is for the hikers, the swimmers, the sailors and the shoppers. For the adventurers, the…
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Evian Golf Academy: Practice Above Lake Geneva
If the championship course feels out of reach, don’t write off Evian golf altogether. The academy offers a chance to practise, learn and enjoy the setting without needing a professional handicap.
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July 2026
What’s catching my eye around Lake Geneva this July A few places, event and discoveries. Because summer around Lake Geneva is always one of my…
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Explore the Swiss Riviera: A Walk from Montreux to Lutry
Swiss Riviera walk: from Montreux to Lutry, passing palm trees, Belle Époque hotels, vineyards and mountain views with cafés and photo stops along the way….
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June 2026
A few things catching my eye around Lake Geneva this month — from exhibitions in Lausanne to summer on the lake and seasonal favourites returning to menus.
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A Spectator’s Guide to the Amundi Evian Golf Championship
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
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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.
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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.
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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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