Yvoire, France is a 700 years old medieval town

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We loved this little town. This is a great spot for a day trip from Geneva. We would’ve loved to take the boat from Geneva but we didn’t have enough time. The boat ride takes about two hours because it has to stop in a few places before reaching Yvoire. The boat ride looks very appealing especially on a clear day and I am sure that the views from the boat are just amazing. However, because we didn’t have enough time, we decided to drive instead and it took us about 30 minutes from Geneva.

How to get to Yvoire, France

Yvoire is a “touristy” village, but unless you ask around you won’t find out about it. Yvoire is a great day trip if you are in Geneva, Switzerland or in Chamonix, France. Yvoire can be reached by boat across the Lac Leman from Geneva in about one and a half hours. However, the easiest way to reach Yvoire is by car. Yvoire is about 40 minutes driving from Geneva on a very scenic route on the edge of Lac Leman. Look for Route du Thonon as you drive into France from Geneva. This road will keep you close to the beautiful lake.

Map of Yvoire, France and surrounding areas.

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What to see and do in Yvoire, France

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• Get there by boat from Geneva if you have time and it’s sunny
• Visit the medieval town
• Walk down to the marina
• Eat in a local restaurant

Yvoire is a delightful medieval town made very friendly for tourists

Yvoire is very touristy indeed but if you’re coming during the week it will not be crowded at all. You’ll find everything for tourists: souvenirs, antique shops and restaurants. We had some delicious crepes that turned out a lot larger than what we expected. Usually, in Europe the food portions are about half (ok, maybe 3/4) of the portions in the US. However, we were surprised by this local restaurant when they served us with some large crepes. And yes, it was still expensive, but at least we got enough to eat.

A colorful old house on the shores of Lake Geneva in Yvoire, France

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This little village is very easy to walk through.  I believe that there are no more than eight or nine streets that essentially cross each other.  You can easily zig-zag through the whole village in a couple of hours taking your time to look at everything.  We especially liked walking down to the marina and admiring Lake Geneva on a clear and sunny day.  We could see Geneva and probably Lausanne across the lake.

Beautiful marina on the shore of Lake Geneva at Yvoire, France

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Conclusion

I believe visiting Yvoire makes a delightful day trip from Geneva. The relaxing atmosphere of this little village can be a great change from Geneva’s busy streets. A stroll through the narrow streets and the views of Lake Geneva make Yvoire a must see destination for the traveler visiting the area.

Have you visited Yvoire ?

If you have visited this little village and have an experience or an advice to share, please feel free to add a comment to this article.

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