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 Yvoire:
Location: On a
promontory on the southern shores of Lac Léman between Geneva and
Evian-les-Bains.
General Info: Yvoire Tourism
Website.
Description: Yvoire is one of
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France and is worth a detour for
its lovely setting on the lakeside. Within the medieval ramparts is
hidden a unique treasure of narrow alleyways and streets, with balconies
bedecked with flowers.
For children: This is not a children’s paradise and will most
likely be viewed as yet another village! However they may be persuaded
to accompany you on a visit to the ‘Garden of the Five Senses’
www.jardin5sens.net (see
picture above right - copyright Le Jardin des Cinq Sens) in the grounds
of the town’s 14th century chateau. Here a couple of skilfully designed
quiz sheets have been produced to keep children entertained as you
wander the recently restored ancient potager (kitchen garden) and
orchards. |
Our favourite towns in
the Alps:
- Annecy
-
Evian-les-Bains
-
Yvoire
Walking,
cycling,
white water rafting and
other Alpine activities.
Winter
skiing in the Alps.
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Best
towns in the Alps:
Some of the "gateway" towns in the Alps have become
rather spoilt due to over development, but higher up the remote villages
have a character all of their own. And there are still one or two
larger towns/cities that boast majestic splendour from a bygone era.
We list our favourites here...