 | Evian
situated on the southern shore of Lake Leman and buttressed by the alpine massif of the Chablais is a lovely town to visit and enjoys a moderate continental climate. The city is, above all, a thermal spa, its natural mineral water having made it famous throughout the world. |
 | Notable dates
1789 - The Marquis De Lessert discovers the virtues of Evian's water
1865 - The city of Evian becomes "Evian-les-bains" thanks to the exploitation of its therapeutic waters. It is during this time that its starts to gain its reputation as a spa |
 | 2003 - Evian hosts the G8 Summit, which brings together the leaders of the world's chief industrial nations.
2006 Opening of the Palace of Light, a magnificent conference and exhibition centre. |
 | Enjoy a cruise on a lake steamer, or take the funicular railway and admire the view over the city. You must also not forget to visit the remarkable water garden and Casino. "palais lumiere" 100 pictures of the nationa russian musée of st petersbourg and fondation ekaterina. Masters evian golf inf July.
And there are so many other things to see and do... |
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