Built on the edges of the lake Léman, sometimes called Geneva Lake, the city was a long time ago, one of the favorite residences of the dukes of Savoy. It is however necessary to await the nineteenth century so that Evian discovers its vocation of thermal resort.
Today, the benefits of the water of Evian for the treatment of the evils of kidneys and liver are universally recognized and water is industrially exploited. The water of Evian comes from 2 sources: The source of Cachat and the source of Cordeliers.
For your hydrotherapeutic cure, from February up to November, the Thermal baths of Evian propose stays for the treatment of the following affections: Rhumatology, after-effects of traumatisms, digestive and metabolic diseases, urinary affections. In addition, it is possible to follow there a cure of back in shape or thinning. Lastly, anti-stress stays associate the water of Evian with a range of releasing physical-activities. Address: Les Thermes Evian / Evian Royal Resort
B.P. 8
74501 Evian-les-Bains cedex.
Lodging:
For a stay privileging luxury and comfort, the city counts 4 hotels of category 4 seasons and 6 hotels classified 3 seasons. Among those, we will quote the Oasis hotel: near the downtown area, this establishment 3 seasons has 16 rooms and 2 suites with sight on the park or the lake Leman. The hotel has a swimming pool enlightened in the night. Open from April up to the turn of October. Address hotel: 11, Boulevard du Bennevy 74500 Evian.
For a cheaper stay, the Pavillon Golf Hôtel classified 2 seasons, proposes 19 rooms which some of them are rooms studios equipped with a little kitchen. The hotel is 800 meters far from the lake. The Pavillon Golf Hôtel is at 5 minutes by road from the golf of Evian. Openfrom February up to mid-November. Address hotel: Avenue of Larringes 74500 Evian.
Stay full board Alps.
Holidays rentals Evian. Beside Evian, Bois ramé proposes its 2 guests rooms and its 8 country cottages for rent. The rooms can accomodate between 2 and 4 people, and the country cottages are planned for a reception of 2 up to 6 people. For their leisures on the spot, the customers have a swimming pool open in summer, a ground of volleyball and a table-tennis table. The establishment is opened all year long. Address of Bois ramé residence: 715, avenue de Lécherot 74500 Neuvecelle.
Many guesthouses for rent are proposed to the holiday makers and the curists. The complete listing of lodgings can be required at the tourist office located Place de la Porte d'Allinges
BP 18
74501 Evian cedex.
In addition, it is possible to remain in camp-site in the vicinity of Evian. Near Evian, the camp-site de la Plage has 42 places for tents and 10 bungalows. The camp-site located on the Geneva Lake, proposes all the range of the nautical sprts. Access people to reduced mobility. Dogs accepted.
Leisures:
Evian is a ludic and sporting city. On the spot, the tourist will enjoy various nautical activities on the lake leman. The marina has 850 places and is perfectly equipped for the reception of the yachtmen. The rivers in the surroundings offer courses of rafting. The amateurs of golf have a 18 holes, where occurs every year the Evian Masters.
A company of navigation organizes cruises on the lake Léman and proposes daily connections Evian-Lausanne all year long.
For the followers of the night life, the casino of Evian accomodates you in its 5 restaurants.
In winter, the tourists can go and ski in the stations of Bernex, Thollon, Châtel, Morzine-Avoriaz, Gets located either in France, or in Switzerland.
Geneva is located at 45 kilometers of Evian, at the time of a visit in Switzerland, the tourist can buy there a watch or Swiss chocolate.
