The spa resort Evian-les-Bains or simply Evian (Évian-les-Bains or Évian) is located on the border of France and Switzerland on the southern shore of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Chablis mountain range in the foothills of the Savoy Alps. Since the end of the 19th century, the world-famous Evian mineral water has been produced here.
Since 1907 Evian served as the residence of the English King Edward VII. Now the building of the former royal palace, built in 1909 in the Belle Epoque style and located on the shores of Lake Geneva, occupies the famous "Royal Park Evian", combining two hotels - the Royal de Luxe and the Hermitage.
The resort rested English King George V and Egyptian King Farouk and celebrities such as the French poetess Countess Anna de Noai, Frederic Mistral and writer Marcel Proust.
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A bit of history
The history of the popularity of the balneological resort Evian began in 1790 with one small private fountain of St. Catherine, from which Count Lezer, who suffered from kidney and liver disease, loved to quench his thirst .He praised the medicinal properties of local water so much that some doctors began recommending it to their patients .In 1807-1808, studies were conducted and the medicinal properties of local water were discovered .Shortly thereafter, in 1809 a port was built on the lake and a new road connecting the city with Paris and Milan, and in 1823 the Geneva businessman M .Falconnet has opened a company for the production of mineral water "Evian" .In 1827, he acquired two sources, the most famous of which is "Cachat", named after the family, who sold it .Eventually, Falconnet went bankrupt, and the sources bought out Hôtel des Bains .Soon new hotels were built and Evian turned into a popular SPA-resort .
The company "Mineral Water Kasha" was established in 1859 by Parisian investors who sold water "Evian". And in 1865 a small town changed its name to Evian-les-Bains. Later, three other sources were added to Evian - Guillot, Bonnevie, Corporau. In the late 19th century, more than 20 hotels were built in Evian, with the development of the city on the shore of the lake there were luxurious villas, casinos and golf courses.
Now the world-famous French brand of mineral water "Evian" belongs to the multinational company "Danone", and is positioned on the market as expensive bottled water of the luxury class.
Climate
In summer the water temperature in Lake Geneva reaches 22-25 degrees, in winter the lake does not freeze.
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How to get to Evian
Compagnie Général de Navigation sur le Lac Léman organizes a ferry service to the Swiss Lausanne (journey time 35 min). Individual transportation of passengers (up to 6 people) to any port on the lake is carried out by Léman Transfers.
Also, Evian can be reached by train from Geneva, Paris, Lyon, Annemasse and Belgard.
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Kitchen and restaurants
Refined French cuisine, dishes from freshly caught fish from the lake (perch, whitefish, char), famous savoy cheese and, of course, noble white wines. In the hotel "Royal" there is a gastronomic restaurant Le Cafe Royal. The decor is decorated in the style of Belle Epoque, and the ceiling is decorated with frescoes by Gustave Jolme; Dietary restaurant Le Jardin de Lys; restaurant La Veranda.
In the hotel "Hermitage" there is a restaurant of French cuisine Le Gourmandin and bar Le Birdie. In the restaurant Chalet du Golf you can taste the real cuisine of the Savoy area. In the casino building is the restaurant Au Bureau, which specializes in the cuisine of Italy, England and Alsace.
Treatment and SPA
In Evian is the world famous Evian Royal SPA, one of the best spa centers in Europe. SPA-procedures are carried out on the basis of mineral water and unique products, as well as using the latest technologies in this field.
Mineral water "Evian" is indicated for the purification of the body from slags, normalization of metabolism, it is used as a means for losing weight and treating the disease of the genitourinary system, water also has cosmetic properties. Indications for treatment at the resort Evian: diseases of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract, as well as digestive organs, metabolic disorders, getting rid of stress and fatigue.
Balneological procedures of the resort are represented by Shiatsu, Thai and other types of massage, which are carried out using essential oils, salts, therapeutic mud and algae. Medical centers use hardware and electroprocedures, as well as programs to restore energy with the help of yoga, ayurveda and other oriental techniques.
Book popular Evian hotels at the best prices
| La Verniaz et ses Chalets from 6 548 rubles Évian-les-Bains 1417, Avenue du Léman - Neuvecelle | Hilton Evian Les Bains from 7 719 rubles Évian-les-Bains Quai Paul Léger | Hôtel Ermitage from 15,162 rubles Évian-les-Bains 1230 avenue du Léman - Neuvecelle |
| Savoy Hôtel Evian from 5 376 rubles Évian-les-Bains 17 Quai Charles Albert Besson | Zénitude Hôtel & Résidences Les Terrasses du Lac from 3 860 rub. Évian-les-Bains Route de l'Horloge | L'Oasis from 5 721 rubles Évian-les-Bains 11 Bd Du Bennevy |
| Hôtel de France from 3,722 rubles Évian-les-Bains 59, Rue Nationale | Hôtel Continental from 3 791 rubles Évian-les-Bains 65 Rue Nationale | Hôtel Evian Express - Terminus from 4 480 rubles Évian-les-Bains 32, Avenue De La Gare |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Evian
The former Balne Lumière balneary, built in 1902, is now an architectural monument and a venue for major public events. The country house of the Lumiere brothers, famous for the whole world of film inventors, built in 1885, is open to visitors all year round. Since 1927, the hotel is located in a building in the classical French style.
Of architectural attractions, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin, built in the early 18th century, is also of interest. In 2007, in the church, the artist Pierre Christen painted a religious procession, representing 14 circular canvases depicting the biblical events from the sentence of Jesus Christ to death before his burial.
Noteworthy are the Evian Theater, built in 1880-1885. a pupil of Charles Garnier, and a casino, created by architect J. A. Ebrard in 1911. Another popular landmark of the city is the Chateau de Fonbonne in the Renaissance style. The castle was built in the beginning of the 14th century, in 1886 it was reconstructed for a hotel. Now the castle is a private property with the exception of the old kitchen, bought out by the city, where the exhibition gallery is located, open to visitors.
In Evian there is a cable car, from where a stunning view from to the city opens. Of interest are the artificial reserve "The Garden of the Water of Pre-Curieux" (Les jardins de l'eau du Pré Curieux), which is a complex, which includes a house built in colonial style, a forest park of 3, 5 hectares, an architectural garden of water, as well as a pond, swamp and wet lawns. An excursion to the "wet zone" is carried out on a ship operating on solar energy. In the harbor of Henri Buje there is a musical fountain, open to visitors from June to October. The presentation lasts 30 minutes, the visit is free.
Required for visiting is a bottling plant of natural mineral water "Evian". At the plant located in Amphion, you can see the whole process from start to finish: the production of bottles, itself bottling, plugging, packaging.
Not far from Evian there is the Abondance commune, which gave the name to the breed of cows from whose milk local cheeses are produced. In the commune you can visit) the abbey and the dairy. Interest and medieval Ivoire (Yvoire) this medieval buildings and beautiful streets decorated with flowers.
The prestigious women's golf tournament "Evian Masters" is held at the world famous Royal Golf Club.