In 2020, public transportation in the larger Geneva region is a lot simpler with the Léman Express trains connecting seamlessly to neighboring France including 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 … [Read more...]
Yvoire – a Medieval Floral Town 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. Yvoire is a small but very romantic small town (population ca. 800) on the southern, French shores of Lake Geneva. This traffic-free village has managed to preserve much of its medieval look with town … [Read more...]
Passenger Ferryboats from Lausanne to Évian and Thonon on Lake Geneva
Passenger ferryboats from Lausanne cruise year-round on Lake Geneva to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France. Passenger ferries 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 often provide the easiest public transportation to Evian (Ferry N1) and Thonon (Ferry N2). … [Read more...]
Pleasure Boat Excursions to Yvoire on Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva pleasure boats frequently call at beautiful, medieval Yvoire in France - one of the top day-trip destinations from Geneva. Passenger ferries operate year-round to Nyon with many more sailings available in summer. Yvoire, a small medieval-look town famous for its flowers, is one of the most popular cruise destinations on Lake Geneva. The passenger ferry between … [Read more...]
Buses and Trains from France to Geneva Airport
Direct buses run from Geneva Airport to Annecy, Grenoble, and Chamonix while other towns in France can easily be reached by train and bus from Genève. Many further shuttle services are available to ski resorts during winter. Buses and trains provide transportation from several towns in France to Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland. Year round bus services are available … [Read more...]
Transfer Shuttle Bus Services from Geneva to Ski Resorts in France
Ski shuttle buses provide cheap transportation and transfers from Geneva Airport (GVA) to many winter sports resort in the French Alps. Shuttle buses provide the cheapest transfers and transportation from Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland to the top ski resorts in the French Alps. Some of the major routes with regular bus services are listed below. These buses operate mostly … [Read more...]
Snow Shuttle Buses from Geneva Airport to French Ski Resorts
Getting from Geneva Airport to ski resorts in France is usually cheapest on transfer buses operating to major winter sport stations in the French Alps. Shuttle buses bring skiers from Geneva Airport (GVA) to many winter sport resorts in Savoy (Savoie & Haute Savoie) in the French Alps. Regular shuttle buses are available in winter from Geneva Airport to ski resorts in the … [Read more...]
Top Sights to See in Old Town Annecy in France
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, one of the largest and arguably most spectacular natural lakes … [Read more...]
Transportation to Annecy in Haute Savoie, France
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 Annecy on day trips from Geneva in Switzerland as well as … [Read more...]
Eurostar Ski Train Timetables: London to the French Alps Wintersport Resorts
Eurostar Ski Trains connect London St Pancras and Ashford stations in England with Moûtiers, La Plagne and Bourg St Maurice near French ski resorts on winter weekends. Eurostar’s ski trains offer direct connections on winter weekends between London and the most popular ski resorts in France. The direct ski trains, which cut out the cumbersome transfer between trains and … [Read more...]
Travel Eurostar from London to the French Alps
Eurostar offers cheap tickets and fast train travel from London to French Alpine ski resorts including Moûtiers, Bourg St Maurice, Courcheval, Les Arcs, and Val d'Isère. Eurostar’s ski trains have cheap tickets on fast rail journeys directly from London to some of the best winter sport ski resorts in the French Alps. On winter weekends, day and overnight Eurostar trains … [Read more...]