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Welcome to the Chablais region

The Chablais region is the first chain in Pre-Alps mountains between Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Its mountains are home to forests, alpine pastures and winter sports resorts.

The lower Chablais country or “Pays du Léman” forms an amphitheater that gradually rises behind the 50 kilometers of lakeside on the French side of Lake Geneva; Evian and Thonon mineral waters take their source at the heart of these ancient glacial deposits.

Lake Geneva is so big that it influences the climate of the whole of this region; it has been the center of major historical struggles between Geneva and the Savoy House, whose court resided at Ripaille at the start of the XVth Century, before choosing to reform and gradually improving relations with the Bernois.

The Chablais province, part of the Savoy region, which itself only became part of France in 1860, is on the outskirts of the region and remains highly influenced by the proximity of Geneva and the Swiss cantons.

The “Chablais Heritage” Association aims to help visitors discover the wealth and diversity of the Lake Geneva region’s cultural, historical and natural heritage.

  • Jardin d'eau
  • Palais lumière
  • Foret de Rippaille
  • Funiculaire
  • Source Evian
  • Musée de la préhistoire
  • Musée des Pompiers
  • Vieille douane
  • Galerie Etrave
  • Gorges du pont du diable

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Agenda

  • Le Fabuleux Village

    Le Fabuleux Village

    From 13/12/2024 to 04/01/2025, daily between 3 pm and 7 pm.

    The Fabulous Village or the Legend of the Flottins, delights Evian during the Christmas period. Based on a fairy tale, a unique atmosphere is created in the town centre with a village built in driftwood, monumental sculptures and goblins.

  • Arrivée des flottins

    Arrivée des flottins

    Friday 13 December 2024 at 6.30 pm.

    It all begins on the day when the flottins, mischievous elvescome down from their mountains after sailing on Lake Geneva. Once they arrive in Evian this funny little people take over the "Fabulous Village" for three weeks.

  • Les eclectik's de Noël

    Les eclectik's de Noël

    From 14/12 to 22/12/2024, daily.

    In the heart of the market square, you'll find the relaxed, offbeat atmosphere of this festival in the middle of winter, with the return of the Christmas craft market and its colorful chalets, a gourmet village and a wide range of entertainment.

  • Ouverture de la Billetterie des Rencontres Musicales d'Evian

    Ouverture de la Billetterie des Rencontres Musicales d'Evian

    From Monday 16 to Saturday 21 December 2024.

    - Online reservations at www.lagrangeaulac.com from 8:30 pm
    - By phone: from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21: 14h-18h30
    - At the Media Library: from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 14h-18h30; Wednesday and Saturday 10h-12h and 14h-18h30

  • Arrivée du Père Noël

    Arrivée du Père Noël

    Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 6 pm.

    How he will join us this year ? The secret is well kept! One thing is certain: he will visit his friends the Flottins. With a spectacular arrival and tour of gifts obliges.

  • Départ du Père Noël

    Départ du Père Noël

    Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5.30 pm.

    Santa Claus leaves Evian for a great travel in thanking all this small Flottins so warm.

  • Départ des flottins

    Départ des flottins

    Saturday 4 January 2025 at 5.30 pm.

    After three magical weeks , the Fabulous Village ends. The flottins return by the frozen rivers to their beloved mountains. Beware because they will leave as they came, with the lake as a witness...

  • Championnats du Monde Snow Bike UCI

    Championnats du Monde Snow Bike UCI

    Saturday 8 February 2025 Departure times at 9 am and at 6 pm.

    Two competition formats on snow, directly inspired by alpine skiing, will be on the program for this second edition of the event: the super-G and the dual slalom.

  • Festival Rock the Pistes

    Festival Rock the Pistes

    From Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 March 2025.

    ROCK THE PISTES, UNUSUAL POP/ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE PORTES DU SOLEIL SKI SLOPES.
    The Rock the Pistes festival is a unique festival. Every day, live concerts on the ski slopes, in the middle of the mountain. International artists.

  • La Femme à Châtel | Rock the Pistes Festival

    La Femme à Châtel | Rock the Pistes Festival

    Monday 17 March 2025 between 1.30 pm and 3.15 pm. DJ set from 12:30 at the concert venue.

    La Femme will be on the slopes of Châtel on Monday, March 17, 2025 to set Plaine Dranse alight.