Château de Ripaille by Lake Geneva: History, Wine and Anecdotes

Château de Ripaille is one of the great heritage sites of Thonon-les-Bains, but it does not quite fit the classic image of a castle perched dramatically on a ... Read more!

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Thonon-les-Bains: 7 Must-See Sites to Discover

Thonon-les-Bains is one of those towns on Lake Geneva that deserves far more than a quick stop between Geneva, Évian-les-Bains and the mountains of the Chablais. You may ... Read more!

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Evian-les-Bains in the French Alps: More Than Just Famous Water

Evian-les-Bains is one of those French towns whose name you think you already know — until you actually go there. Most people know Evian because of the water. The ... Read more!

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Yvoire Guided Walk: A Tour of a Historic Village on Lake Geneva

Welcome to the 'Joucas Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!

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Renting a car in Milan to Lyon: The Road Trip

There are memorable trips to be made in the Alps. The one I want to show you crosses three countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland. Under a radiant sun, ... Read more!

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Lake Geneva: Top 10 Must-Visit Sites

In another article, I described Lake Annecy and its treasures. Now it's time to explore the neighbouring Franco-Swiss lake, which is much more significant: Lake Geneva. After compellingly ... Read more!

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Crêt de la Neige: Quick Facts About the Jura’s Highest Peak

Crêt de la Neige is the highest summit of the Jura Mountains, rising to 1,720 metres above the Pays de Gex, Lake Geneva and the distant line of ... Read more!

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Yvoire: Discover a medieval village by Lake Geneva

I’ve wandered the streets of Yvoire more times than I can count over the years, and each visit feels like stepping back into another era. Nestled on the ... Read more!

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