Lake Geneva Region

Lake Geneva, known in French as Lac Léman, is one of the largest lakes in western Europe. It lies on the course of the Rhone river on the frontier between France and Switzerland. Aside from the city and canton of Geneva most destinations in the Lake Geneva ...

The best time to visit is during the month of September. During this month, the canton comes alive with the observance of Jeûne Genevois. Held from the first Thursday to the first Sunday of the month of September, this holiday is very similar to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Cities in Lake Geneva region

Geneva - the largest City on the lake.

Coppet - medieval charm on the lake, very close to Geneva

Nyon - pleasant town center with thriving Sunday flea market

Lausanne - like San Francisco, but more Swiss.

Vevey - Small city in the midst of the Swiss Riviera, corp. headquarters of Nestlé

Montreux - the jewel of the Swiss Riviera

Evian - the French bottled water capital (Haute Savoie, France)

Aigle - a jumping off point for the Vaud Alps, with a very cool castle

Leysin - spa and college town with good skiing in the Vaud Alps

Les Diablerets - ski/hiking resort town in the Vaud Alps

Villars - good ski resort for beginners and families Pompaples