From the Corniche Boulevard up to the landscaped gardens by Paul-Jacquier there is a series of aligned belvederes. There is a clear view clear on the Swiss side of Lake Leman, from Nyons up to Lausanne.

It was to this forbidding fortress with four towers that Amadeus VIII (antipope and Duke of Savoy) retired to live as a hermit, as recounted in its neo-Gothic interior. Visitors will also see the monastic kitchen , woodlands,the Glade of the Righte..

Situated in the Sonnaz Castle (17C), this museum brings together a series of testimonies of local history, remains of the lacustrian period and Gallo-Roman objets found in excavations of ancient Thonon.

This Neogothic basilica, which communicates with St-Hippolyte's Church, has two important frescos called Chemin de Croix . These are the last two works of art by Maurice Denis , completed in 1943. Modern stained-glass windows of different colours i..

There is no castle in this square since 1589. However, there is a statue of General Dessaix, founder during the Revolution of the Club of Allobroges, to gather supporters for the unification of Savoy with France. From the terraces, beautiful views of..

In this Romanesque crypt, the grotesque style vaults in the nave are decorated with stucco relief and cartouche or medallion paintings. They are must.

The Saint-Bon Chapel and the arts and leisure centre, a work by the architect Novarina, inaugurated in 1966, are situated in the Paul-Jacquier landscaped gardens, next to a 13C fortified tower. The work by G.-H. Adam La Grande Etrave, situated at the..

A 17C monastery (with orgive ribbed archs, late vestige of Gothic architecture). According to tradition, the drawings were made by Saint Jeanne of Chantal.

Thonon port, situated in the Rives area, is an enjoyable spot with its lakeside coffee shop terraces, its piers and fishermen cottage fronts covered with creepers. On nice sunny days the beach, on the road to Ripaille, fills with people. Accessible f..

Headquarters of Thonon and Evian's cultural life. This place offers pleasantly eclectic programs: exhibitions, theatre, opera, variety shows, etc.

The general hospital is located in a former convent of the Minimes. It is organised around a classic cloister and its floors offer an elegant decorated Baroque ensemble. Do not forget the Foyer Don-Bosco , a small modern chapel decorated inside with..