Léman Express Train Network in Geneva and France

Basic Leman Express train network map in the Geneva region

The Léman Express is a well-integrated public transportation system in the larger Geneva region of Switzerland, with trains connecting seamlessly to neighboring France, including to popular day-trip destinations Annecy and Evian. The Léman Express network is the largest cross-border railway commuting system in Europe. It allows for seamless connections between central Geneva and neighboring French … Read more

Passenger Ferries and Boats from Lausanne to Évian or Thonon on Lake Geneva

La Suisse and SImplon Departing from Lausanne

Passenger ferry boats from Lausanne cruise year-round on Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France. Passenger ferries and pleasure boats cross Lake Geneva daily from Lausanne in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon in France. Up to 14 boats operate daily between Lausanne and Evian. Ferryboats from Lausanne often provide the easiest public … Read more

Visit Yvoire – a Medieval Floral Town on Lake Geneva, France

Approaching Yvoire on Lake Geneva, France

Romantic, medieval, flower-rich Yvoire is a small French town on Lac Léman popular with day-trippers from Genève, Lausanne, Nyon (by passenger ferry), Évian, and ski resorts in the Lake Geneva region. The flowery medieval village of Yvoire is a small but very romantic town (population ca. 800) in France on the southern shores of Lake … Read more

Passenger Ferries and Boats from Lausanne to Évian or Thonon on Lake Geneva

La Suisse and SImplon Departing from Lausanne

Passenger ferry boats from Lausanne cruise year-round on Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France. Passenger ferries and pleasure boats cross Lake Geneva daily from Lausanne in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon in France. Up to 14 boats operate daily on each route in both directions. Ferryboats from Lausanne often provide the … Read more

Top Sights to See in Old Town Annecy in France

Chateau d'Isle in Annecy

Annecy in Haute Savoie in France is a beautiful city where a castle towers over the lakeside old town with colorful houses, churches, parks, and popular outdoor markets. Annecy is one of the most beautiful small cities in France. The picturesque old town is located on the banks of the Thiou River and Lake Annecy, … Read more

Transportation to Annecy in Haute Savoie, France

Old Town Annecy

Getting to Annecy in France is easiest by car from Geneva or on public transportation from Paris (TGV) and slower trains from Chambery, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, and Lyon. Annecy in Upper Savoy (Haute Savoie) is one of the loveliest towns in France and located in a very popular holiday area. Many visitors travel to … Read more