Medieval Yvoire half-day trip from Geneva with boat cruise
Go on a half-day trip to the medieval village Yvoire on the French shore of Lake Geneva. The charming village offers historic attractions, plenty of traditional shops and lovely restaurants with fish specialties from the lake. Stroll through the tiny streets and take in the nice atmosphere before getting onboard a 1st class cruise at the end of the day. Relax on a Belle Epoque boat and enjoy the idyllic landscape of Lake Geneva.
Travel back in time and appreciate the beauty of Yvoire, a city frozen in medieval time. A comfortable bus will bring you from Geneva to the fortified village. Its historic castle built in 1036 is a popular motif among photography-lovers. Yvoire has miraculously persevered castle, ramparts, doors and ditch of invaluable cultural value during its more than 700-years-old history. The military dungeon dating back to the 14th century was used to control the road that linked Geneva to the high valley of the Rhône and to Italy. Be enchanted by Yvoire’s church, House of History and the remarkable Garden of the Five Senses.
Enjoy your free time and discover one of the most beautiful villages of France at your own pace. On this self-guided tour, you will receive a map with highlights of the area as well as details on departure point and time. Take the chance and taste one of the local specialties like the fish dish 'filet de perche' in front of the magnificent lake. For the return trip to Geneva, you will cross the lake aboard the paddle steamer Belle Epoque.
