This small but busy town is located east of the France Central on lake Leman, just in front of Lausanne, Switzerland. It is 600 kilometers Paris, 200 kilometers Lyon and only 45 kilometers from the city of Geneva.
So good Evian It is visited during the summer, is a special destination any time of year, offering various leisure activities either in the city itself and in its natural lake and mountain entrono, making the city a great tourist attraction site. In summer, enjoy the lake and the green mountains and winter is special for skiing enthusiasts due to the proximity of the tracks.
It is a recognized beneficial properties of water that comes from its springs area. It features well-appointed spa facilities which are highly appreciated by the beneficial properties of its waters. Info: www.lesthermesevian.com
You can also take a tour of the historic city circuit, discovering palaces and historic buildings such as theater-casino of Evian, Mairie City Hall, which it is freely accessible, the Evian L`espace building among others.
Tourist Office invites you to take a path which they call "Tour of the historic city - Following drops".
It is discovering drops that are embedded in the pavement sidewalks, allowing us on the way to approach the heritage buildings of the city as well as the various artesian water which is very common to see neighbors filled with bottles and bowls to stock.
Buildings and spaces that make up the heritage route "Following the drops":
1. Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
2. Church Street
3. Marketplace
4. Castle of the Counts of Savoie
5. Hospital Medieval
6. Pumphouse the Manantial de Cacha
7. Manantial Cachat
8. Funicular
9. Castillo Fontbone
10. Lumiere palace
11. Villa Lumiere
12. Theater
13. The casino
Some historical data and particularities
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, built in the middle of the thirteenth century, It is an example of the Savoyard Gothic style. Between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and later between the seventeenth and twentieth centuries it has undergone remarkable transformations in its importance today.
Villa Lumiere It was built as a summer residence of the family Lumiere Lyon. It is classic French style inspired by the Renaissance. In 1927 the building was first used as City Hall Evian. In its golden hall today celebrated civil marriages. The rooms are decorated in rococo style. It can be visited from Monday to Friday and is free entry. The visit takes place in a short time and really worth.
Lumiere Palace It was built in the early twentieth century as thermal space being from 2007 used as a conference center and multimedia library and culture with various exhibits ranging from painting, sculpture and photography Lumiere turning the palace into a cultural arts center renowned over Lake Leman
The building theater dating from the late nineteenth century neoclassical, the same architect who designed the Opera de Paris, Charles Garnier. features 298 seating. The facade ends in altorrelieves Lions. It was restored a few years ago and still works as a theater.
The building casino It was constructed in 1911 on the site of Castillo de Blonay, it was bequeathed to the city to create a game room. Its author architect Hebrard, its dome designs inspired by the neo-Byzantine style which is very attractive.
Pump room of the Cachat Spring
El Manantial de Cachat also know as Source of Santa Catalina, It is the most famous Evian. Along with his Pumphouse, It was constructed in 1903. In the late nineteenth century Mineral Water Company Limited Evian-les Bains is created and after exhaustive studies, water from this source is approved by the Academy of Medicine. Nowadays, Mineral water is the basis of the international reputation of the city.
He funicular Lumiere connects the palace with the hot springs in the upper part of the city. It has two historic wooden wagons. Starts in 1907 and suspends operation in 1969, reentering activity again after a renovation in 2002.
Numerous hotels and restaurants follow one another on the promenade along the lake shore separated by a wide, tree-lined avenue. Itself on the shore a beautiful park with benches and viewpoints from where beautiful views of the city of Lausanne are obtained on the opposite side of the lake is located. The springs are located there from where they leave and where several boats arrive.
Also the main street of downtown, rue Nationale, forms a scenic walk, with bars, restaurants, shops and craft shops or typical products of the region.
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sources consulted obtained through information provided by the monuments themselves, museums and sites visited, Tourist Information Offices, uba-fau.