Yvoire - 700 years old medieval town

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.

Yvoire, France - Tourist Attraction Highlights

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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 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 bigger that we thought. 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.

Yvoire, France - a colorful old house. - SEE MORE PICTURES

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.

Yvoire, France - on the shore of Lake Geneva. - SEE MORE PICTURES

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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