Discovery tour: La rive française du Léman

Thonon’s 19th Century hillside railway, Constructed in 1888, ‘Le Funiculaire’ was moved by a counter-weighting system using 11 tons of water. Today, it still links the port to the town centre, but since 1990, it has been powered by electricity.The cable car Rives-Thonon (in Thonon-les-Bains), the second cable car built in France, was founded on April 2, 1888. Conceived by the engineer Auguste Alesmonières, it is the only cable car in the world where the two cars pass each other in a turn. The total length is 230 meters, 86.8 meters of turning. Before, eleven tons of water were used to run the cable car, and it was not until 1990 that the cable car started running automatically.

During your stay in Thonon-les-Bains, the tourist office is at your disposal to make your holiday an unforgettable one ! Accommodation, visits, activities and much more, our travel advisors will accompany you in the best possible way.Find all our services at your disposal: - Information - Personalized advice - News / Agenda - Ticket offices (concerts, shows, boat tickets, museums. . . ) - Rental of electric bicycles - Free Wifi access 30 minutes - Supervised activities in season (adults and children) - Rental of baby carrier, all-terrain stroller and car seats 0-4 years - Shop You can also find our seasonal reception point at the Port de Rives (Place du 16 août 1944) in July and August.

In 1827, the first thermal center opens in Evian. Evian mineral water is famous for treatments in rheumatology, digestive, urinary, and metabolic illness.The Thermes d'evian use the natural characteristics and recognised therapeutic properties of evian natural mineral water. The spa uses its benefits to offer you specific treatments as part of your cure. Renowned for its purity and unique magnesium/calcium balance, evian® natural mineral water is used for all the hydrotherapy treatments provided at the Thermes d'evian® as part of medical spa cures. During your spa stay, take advantage of the historical expertise of the Thermes d'evian®. Our continuously trained hydrotherapists and practitioners use all the therapeutic virtues of this water and are committed to offering you the best thermal treatments within the framework of tried and tested protocols.

The Evian Tourist Office has a spacious and informative reception desk. Numerous leaflets are available, a shop offers products from the office as well as Evian mineral water, and a children's area has been set up.On sale : - city bus ticket books - parking discs - tickets for guided tours of the town - books published by Evian Town Hall - tickets for shows - Swiss freeway vignette - Léman France tourist pass The reservation center is in charge of fitness stays with the Evian thermal baths, as well as group stays. The Convention Department organizes seminars and meetings by marketing the Palais Lumière and the Palais des Festivités. Two TV screens broadcast information on the city's entertainment and events. Free wifi access. An EVAD office provides information on buses from the Pays d'Evian and Vallée d'Abondance community of communes.

A former 14th-century stronghold and now a member of the association of France's Most Beautiful Villages, Yvoire bears its heritage with pride and elegance. Whatever the season, come and discover the treasures of this medieval town on the shores of Lake Geneva.Once a fishing village on the shores of Lake Geneva, this medieval town is now a must-see tourist attraction. Valuable 14th-century remains remain: gates, ramparts, castle, square tower... You'll also notice the splendid gleaming bulbous bell tower of Saint Pancrace church. To the delight of visitors, the medieval town can be visited on foot. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets and discover Yvoire's pretty stone houses and two harbors. Throughout your visit, you'll enjoy beautiful views over the lake. You'll also have the pleasure of finding the Jardin des Cinq Sens, inspired by the poetic atmosphere of medieval labyrinths. Several intimate gardens with evocative names invite you to awaken your senses and discover new things: the garden of taste, smell, touch... For further information, don't hesitate to contact the tourist office on the town hall square. On the lake side, depending on the season, you can enjoy a variety of activities: - guided cruises aboard the Odina, Lake Geneva's first hybrid passenger boat - theme cruises or lake tours with Compagnie Générale de Navigation - wake sessions, towed buoys, apéro boat, private cruises... with Get Up Wake Club - a small beach in Yvoire to cool off on during your visit You'll find plenty of boutiques, designers, galleries, restaurants, hotels and self-catering accommodation on site. The village is freely accessible all year round. If you'd like to take your visit a little further, both are a 20-minute walk from the medieval town: - Nernier, the pearl of Lake Geneva, a pretty village of colorful houses with poets' phrases inscribed in the stone. For a romantic lakeside getaway. - Domaine de Rovorée - La Châtaignière, a large natural walking area accessible from the voie verte. Forest with tall trees, paths along the lake, remains of an ancient medieval town and beautiful panoramic views.

Open during the summer season, come and meet us to discuss your wishes! We will give you all the information and recommendations you need to discover all the secrets of the destination and have a wonderful stay!Need some information ? Our tourist advisors are at your service. We provide you all the information you require for the organisation of your stay: - Cruises on the Lake of Geneva, - Electrically assisted cycles rental (during summer) - Hike itineraries,

Looking for advice, an idea for an outing or accommodation? Meet us in the centre of the village of Sciez-sur-Léman! You will receive all the documentation and advice you need for a perfect stay in the destination!Our travel consultants are available all year round: - information and personalised advice - tourist information on the whole department and neighbouring Switzerland - documentation on local events - documentation on annual activities and agendas for local residents - itineraries for walking trails in the area - maps of the key sites of the Chablais Geopark - tickets for certain events (concerts, shows, etc.) - cruises on the lake - sale of fishing permits - registration for events organised by the tourist office - sale of Pass Léman (discounts on a multitude of mountain and lake activities around Lake Geneva on the French side) - hire of electrically assisted bicycles (summer season) - booking of guided tours of Yvoire and Nernier The BIT invites you to discover our destination in all its facets. Would you like to take a break on the shores of Lake Geneva? We offer you ideas for turnkey or tailor-made stays! Would you like to organise a stay for your groups? Our reception service offers you turnkey excursions and will be able to adapt to your needs by creating an à la carte product for you. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

Near the marina and watersports centre, Sciez offers a range of beach and waterside activities including sailing, windsurf, pedalo, stand-up paddle board hire, boat rental with or without a licence. Fishing, children's playgroundThis grassed area offers conviviality and relaxation. Lifeguard are on duty every day in July and August..

Near by the city center, the marina is awarded the Blue Flag and offers about 400 mooring places with all equipments for the welcoming of yachtsmen and visitors : toilets, showers, car and trailer park, restaurants, bars, pizzerias...The Harbour Master's Office welcomes you all year round and offers a wide range of services: overnight berths, shower and toilet facilities, car and trailer parking nearby... In the immediate vicinity of the Port, you can also enjoy the Sciez beach, restaurants, bars and pizzerias, as well as a wide range of leisure activities. To stay in the port All boats must be insured and registered with Maritime Affairs or Inland Waters, with their identification number marked on the hull. Sub-letting by the petitioner is strictly forbidden; however, during the period when the berth is unoccupied, the municipal authority reserves the right to use it for its own benefit (CF article 3b of the operating regulations). Each seasonal reservation must be accompanied by a deposit cheque for 30% of the total invoice amount, to be paid in full on arrival of the boat. In the event of cancellation 15 days before the rental period, no refund will be made.