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Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

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.

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…

Getting to the bottom of it – a deep dive into Lake Geneva

Getting to the bottom of it – a deep dive into Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Discover what lies beneath Lake Geneva, from historic shipwrecks and steam yachts to sunken railway carriages, aircraft, and hidden underwater secrets.

Lake Geneva and The Birth of Submarine Tourism

Lake Geneva and The Birth of Submarine Tourism

Lake Geneva & Lac Leman

Discover the story of the world’s first tourist submarine, the Auguste Piccard,, and the brief moment when visitors could explore beneath Lake Geneva.

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

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…

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…

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…

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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