Thonon, the french side of lac Geneva

Twixt lake and mountains
Thonon-Les-Bains : capital of the Chablais

Thonon is a town blessed by nature, situated as it is on the banks of the Léman – a veritable miniature inland sea, 73 km long at most 14 km wide with a maximum depth of 310 m, delimiting the frontier between Switzerland and France. Its setting and its many activities explain the attractiveness of the town and region, namely, the Chablais which is the northern most region of the French Alps.

Thonon pampers its lifestyle.

Thonon’s lifestyle is a reflection of the innumerable leisure ans sports activities it offers
Its gastronomy and its many fairs and festivities. It is a town steeped in history, the first vestiges of human occupation going back to 7000 BC. It is also an important centre of Christianity. Thonon takes good care of its lifestyle and intends to make its natural and urban heritage one of the cornerstones of its development.

Thonon, a spa and centre of leisure activities

The lac and the mountains, aquatic and snow sports, winter and summer, relaxation and leisure offer tourists an almost overwhelming choice of thinks to do. Many visitors appreciate .

From the blue of the lake, which is kept in constant movement by innumerable aquatic activities, to the green and white of the mountains where all kinds of sports are practised, to
say nothing of the many cultural and festive events that take place throughout the year, pleople would find it difficult not ot find something to do during their holidays.
At a distance of only 30 km from Geneva, with its prestigious banks and international organisations, Thonon knows well how to make the best of its famous neighbour. The Geneva-Cointrin airport is only three quarters of an hour from the town.

Léman, a region of legends and majic

From time immemorial the Léman and its region have been regarded as blessed by the gods. The vast expanse of water reflecting the twinkling of the stars instilled in the inhabitants of this region the conviction that surnatural worlds were close by and that they received frequent visits from the creatures populations them. For them, “good fortune lives on the Léman”; all you need is a pair of good eyes to see it.