8 days in Evian-les-Bains Itinerary

Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune in the northern part of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.A high-market holiday resort and spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), it has been visited, over two centuries, by royalty such as Kings Edward VII and George V of the United Kingdom and King Farouk of Egypt, and celebrities such as countess Anna de Noailles and Marcel Proust.HistoryBirth of an elite spa townThe springs of Evian were still rather unknown at the time of the French Revolution. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Evian-les-Bains: La Chapelle-D'Abondance (Lac D'Arvouin & Randonnee aux Cornettes de Bise), Spas (in Chatel) and Station de ski des Fourgs (in Les Fourgs). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Le Fabuleux Village des Flottins, take in the exciting artwork at Palais Lumiere, look for gifts at Fromagerie Boujon, and explore the activities along Source Cachat.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Evian-les-Bains travel website.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Chambéry-Savoie Airport, Dole-Tavaux Airport and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Evian-les-Bains can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -1°C.