A former 14th-century stronghold and now a member of the association of France's Most Beautiful Villages, Yvoire bears its heritage with pride and elegance. Whatever the season, come and discover the treasures of this medieval town on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Once a fishing village on the shores of Lake Geneva, this medieval town is now a must-see tourist attraction. Valuable 14th-century remains remain: gates, ramparts, castle, square tower...
You'll also notice the splendid gleaming bulbous bell tower of Saint Pancrace church.
To the delight of visitors, the medieval town can be visited on foot. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets and discover Yvoire's pretty stone houses and two harbors. Throughout your visit, you'll enjoy beautiful views over the lake.
You'll also have the pleasure of finding the Jardin des Cinq Sens, inspired by the poetic atmosphere of the labyrinths of the Middle Ages. Several intimate gardens with evocative names invite you to awaken your senses and discover new things: the garden of taste, smell, touch...
On the lake side, depending on the season, you can enjoy a variety of activities:
- guided cruises aboard the Odina, Lake Geneva's first hybrid passenger boat
- theme cruises or lake tours with Compagnie Générale de Navigation
- wake sessions, towed buoys, apéro boat, private cruises...
- a small beach in Yvoire to cool off on during your visit
You'll find plenty of boutiques, designers, galleries, restaurants, hotels and self-catering accommodation on site. The village is freely accessible all year round.
If you'd like to take your visit a little further, both are a 20-minute walk from the medieval town:
- Nernier, the pearl of Lake Geneva, a pretty village of colorful houses with poets' phrases inscribed in the stone. For a romantic lakeside getaway.
- Domaine de Rovorée - La Châtaignière, a large natural walking area accessible from the voie verte. Forest with tall trees, paths along the lake, remains of an ancient medieval town and beautiful panoramic views.
You'll also notice the splendid gleaming bulbous bell tower of Saint Pancrace church.
To the delight of visitors, the medieval town can be visited on foot. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets and discover Yvoire's pretty stone houses and two harbors. Throughout your visit, you'll enjoy beautiful views over the lake.
You'll also have the pleasure of finding the Jardin des Cinq Sens, inspired by the poetic atmosphere of the labyrinths of the Middle Ages. Several intimate gardens with evocative names invite you to awaken your senses and discover new things: the garden of taste, smell, touch...
On the lake side, depending on the season, you can enjoy a variety of activities:
- guided cruises aboard the Odina, Lake Geneva's first hybrid passenger boat
- theme cruises or lake tours with Compagnie Générale de Navigation
- wake sessions, towed buoys, apéro boat, private cruises...
- a small beach in Yvoire to cool off on during your visit
You'll find plenty of boutiques, designers, galleries, restaurants, hotels and self-catering accommodation on site. The village is freely accessible all year round.
If you'd like to take your visit a little further, both are a 20-minute walk from the medieval town:
- Nernier, the pearl of Lake Geneva, a pretty village of colorful houses with poets' phrases inscribed in the stone. For a romantic lakeside getaway.
- Domaine de Rovorée - La Châtaignière, a large natural walking area accessible from the voie verte. Forest with tall trees, paths along the lake, remains of an ancient medieval town and beautiful panoramic views.
Services
bus parking
Car park
Paying parking
Public toilets
Picnic area
Animals accepted
Guided visits
Self-guided visits (groups only)
Guided visits (groups only)
Boutique
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
- Equipment
- bus parking
- Car park
- Paying parking
- Public toilets
- Picnic area
- Services
- Animals accepted
- Guided visits
- Self-guided visits (groups only)
- Guided visits (groups only)
- Boutique
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Cash point
- Restaurant
- Free visit
- Guided tours
- Self-guided visits
- Fast Food
- Takeaways
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Mobility impaired
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
Medias
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Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In town
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Mountain view
- Beach within 300 m
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- In the town centre
Access
Access
- CAR
Various parking lots available.
BIKE
Accessible via the voie verte.
CAMPING CAR
Parking Pré ponce, max. parking time: 24h - Chargeable
If your vehicle is over 2m long, ring the bell at the pay station and the parking attendant will slide the bar.
BUS
Pré Ponce stop - line 271 and line J
The bus park is located to the south of the medieval village. With a capacity of 15 spaces, it is fully automated: payments are made directly at the pay stations.
The bus park is open 24 hours a day.
