Destination Léman

On 19 and 20 September, l'Abbaye d'Abondance is celebrating "le Patrimoine en péril" as part of European Heritage Days! Come and discover this iconic monument in the Chablais region and enjoy a wide range of free activities.

To mark the European Heritage Days, the Evian - Vallée d'Abondance region is offering a varied program of visits to well-known and little-known sites, for young and old, on your own or accompanied.

Immerse yourself in history with the exhibition “Savoie at the Time of Annexation.” From 1858 to 1860, relive the events that led to Savoie’s annexation by France through an accessible, informative, and captivating exhibition.

Discover what the village was like in the 1920s and 1930s through the photographs of Pauline, a resident from that era. Take a stroll between the past and the present to rediscover La Chapelle d’Abondance in a whole new light.

This guided tour will explore these two buildings, which are designated as Historic Monuments: their history, functions, architecture, and more…

Come rediscover the Rénovation neighborhood. How does a modern neighborhood fit into an historic city? What were the architects’ and landscape architects’ intentions?

From thermal baths to ski lifts, this tour will introduce you to the topics covered at the center.

Immerse yourself in the magic of cyanotype and have fun creating beautiful blue images using plants. A workshop where you can experiment with a simple and poetic process that blends creativity, light, and nature.

The Friends of the Bridge Association will be on hand to help visitors explore the Évian Bridge site.

Once in danger of being lost to history a few years ago, the Évian Bridge was saved thanks to a group of dedicated enthusiasts. This guided tour, led by a member of the Friends of Bioge association and a certified tour guide, will tell you this story.

The Vignes et Patrimoine de Féternes association planted a vineyard in April 2022, which it cultivates with the aim of showcasing the wine-growing heritage of the town of Féternes.

Mountain villages were long isolated during the winter, but they did have schools. Explore La Chapelle d’Abondance to trace the history of its successive schools from the 19th and 20th centuries and follow the evolution of public education.

Take a trip back in time in Tourronde! Through photos, postcards, and mementos lent by local residents, rediscover the history of this hamlet in Lugrin. It’s up to you to recognize a face, a house, or simply a feeling.

The Maxilly spa will be open to the public on a special occasion to host two exhibitions. One exhibition showcases the Tonkin Line and the Rive Bleu Express tourist train.

Guided tour of the village.

Please bring one of your specialties to share during a friendly meal at the rectory.

Come join us for a conference on the Tonkin Line.

Perched on the hills above the village, the priory has overlooked Meillerie for 800 years! Come explore at your leisure its ancient defense tower, its church, and its living quarters, which once housed the canons regular of the Congregation of the Great St. Bernard.

This small village has two rescue teams: MEILLERIE, founded in 1886, and Bret-Locum, founded in 1923. Both are made up of volunteers whose goal is to provide rapid assistance to people and boats in distress.

Through a small exhibition on the village of Neuvecelle—which was once entirely put together by our volunteers—visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of days gone by and discover the lives of our ancestors, as well as the trades and crafts that once flourished in the town.

This time, we’re taking your taste buds on a journey back in time with a vegetable tasting and traditional recipes, all set against a warm, musical backdrop.

Whether with friends or family, come solve the puzzles hidden along the walk.

As part of its efforts to highlight the cemetery’s significance, the town has created a themed heritage trail called “Bubbles of History” to shed light on the stories of “unknown but not so obscure” figures buried in Publier.

Rare artifacts and documents from the private collections of SAVOIE LIVE explore the power of the House of Savoy and its influence over more than eight centuries of European history.

A scavenger hunt about the history of the Amphion-les-Bains spa town: You are the manager of the iron-rich spring and want Amphion to become a very popular spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva.

The Château de Saint-Gingolph houses a museum that showcases local traditions, navigation, and naval architecture. Models of steamboats and lateen-sailed vessels are on display there. A slide show traces the history of Lake Geneva from the 15th to the 20th century.

The exhibition traces the fascinating history of the famous Lake Geneva pearls, which brought fame to Saint-Gingolph for much of the 20th century.

The exhibition opens with a look at the major French scientific discoveries of the 19th century.

Immerse yourself in the history of Saint-Paul on a stroll through the heart of the town center, where the bell tower, Blonay Castle, the Sisters’ House, City Hall, and the school will reveal themselves in a whole new light.

Did you know that Saint-Paul is home to a Benedictine monastery, a medieval fresco, a fortified castle, a nobleman's mansion, and a prison? Join your guide as you follow in the footsteps of the powerful de Blonay family and explore the former monastery.

The region is dotted with numerous mountain pastures, where livestock were taken during the summer months. These mountains, as the locals called them, each had their own merits and drawbacks, but some were particularly prized.

Take a trip back in time in Vinzier with a photo scavenger hunt. Find the locations of old photos and relive life as it was in days gone by. An adventure to enjoy with family or friends.

Exhibits of historical artifacts and photographs to (re)discover the trades of yesteryear.

On Saturday 19 September, come and celebrate our heritage and enjoy the free activities at the Maison du Fromage Abondance. To mark European Heritage Days, discover the rich pastoral heritage of our valley.