Activities

On the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Thonon-les-Bains is a lively town of 30,000 inhabitants. Capital of Chablais, sub-prefecture of Haute-Savoie, the town is renowned for its busy commercial activity, its relaxed atmosphere and the natural mineral water creating the spa.

The town is built on two levels, lower and upper. The lower part boasts a fishing port and marina, a beautiful lakeside promenade and the medieval village of Rives. The upper part incorporates the town centre with its pedestrian precincts, its multitude of shops, its renowned weekly markets, its year-long programme of entertainment and its gardens offering breathtaking views of the French shore of Lake Geneva. Thonon-les-Bains nurtures a rarefied quality of life through its numerous leisure activities, its cuisine, its lively street entertainment. Member of the network “French nautical resorts”, Thonon-les-Bains is an absolute paradise for all water sports enthusiasts. With both lake and mountains to hand, sportslovers have the choice of calm or torrential waters.

Refer to the Tourist Office website.

There is no boredom in Thonon-les-Bains:

SPA: Fitness and treatment at the Thermal Establishment.
RELAXATION: Cruises on Lake Geneva.
SPORTS: and watersports.
Hiking.
Skiing, snow-shoeing.
Golf.
Gastronomy and local produce.
Culture: Museums, châteaux, local crafts.