Yvoire, France

Yvoire

A medieval village covered in flowers on the shore of Lake Geneva.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Yvoire

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the flower-filled medieval lanes from the castle gate to the little harbour.
  2. AfternoonFind your way through the Garden of Five Senses, a labyrinth garden behind the castle.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset over Lake Geneva from the harbour wall.

Day 2

Take the boat across the lake to Nyon, or visit the thermal town of Évian.

What to eat

Filets de perche, fried lake perch, with a glass of Savoie white wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Yvoire

Beat the crowds

Summer afternoons are very busy. Come in the morning or in the evening.

Best photo spot

The flower-covered stone houses and the lake from the little harbour.

Getting there

Boats cross Lake Geneva from Nyon in Switzerland in summer. By car it's about 40 minutes from Geneva.

Don't miss nearby

Thonon-les-Bains and Évian along the lake.

Good to know

The Garden of the Five Senses is a small, peaceful maze garden in the village.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Yvoire

Getting there

  • Geneva Airport (GVA)20 km away
  • Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)120 km away
  • Bern105 km away
  • Lyon135 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Yvoire: good to know

Is Yvoire worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A medieval village covered in flowers on the shore of Lake Geneva.

How many days do you need in Yvoire?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Yvoire?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer afternoons are very busy. Come in the morning or in the evening.

How do you get to Yvoire?

The nearest airport is Geneva Airport (GVA), about 20 km away. Boats cross Lake Geneva from Nyon in Switzerland in summer. By car it's about 40 minutes from Geneva.

What is there to see near Yvoire?

Nearby hidden places include Annecy (55 km), Bern (107 km) and Oeschinensee (108 km).

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