Yvoire, Medieval village in Haute-Savoie, France
The village stands on Lake Geneva's French shore between the petit lac and grand lac sections, with preserved stone ramparts enclosing narrow streets.
In the 14th century, Count Amadeus V of Savoy transformed Yvoire into a strategic fortress, granting tax benefits to its inhabitants.
The Garden of Five Senses presents labeled plants in separate spaces, each dedicated to touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound experiences.
Five hotels provide accommodation within the village limits, including Villa Cecile and Hotel du Port, both offering views of Lake Geneva.
The village maintains 700-year-old fortifications with two entrance gates, a castle, and ramparts that extend toward the waters of Lake Geneva.
Location: Canton of Douvaine
Location: Haute-Savoie
Location: arrondissement of Thonon-les-Bains
Elevation above the sea: 413 m
Website: http://www.yvoire.fr
Shares border with: Excenevex, Messery, Nernier
Address: 74140 Yvoire, France 74140 Yvoire
Phone: +33450728036
Email: mairie@yvoire.fr
Website: http://yvoire.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.37000,6.32667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region contains natural paths, waterfalls and historical buildings. Here you will find medieval castles, volcanic peaks and caves. The region includes the Massif Central, alpine plateaus and gothic architecture.
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
Toblerone Line
5.1 km
Prangins Castle
6.4 km
Château d'Yvoire
149 m
Jardin des Cinq Sens
99 m
Villa Les Bleuets
5.2 km
Les Aigles du Léman
5.7 km
Coudrée Castle
5.5 km
Château de Thénières
7.4 km
Château de Ballaison
7.4 km
Pierre des sacrifices
7.4 km
Prangins Castle
6.3 km
Château de la Tour de Marignan
6.1 km
La Rajada
5.8 km
Swiss National Museum - Castle of Prangins
6.3 km
Manoir Chapuis
7.5 km
Porte de Genève, Yvoire
127 m
Yvoire - Porte de Thonon
62 m
Château de Boisy
7.9 km
Golf Club du Domaine Impérial
5.3 km
New villa Prangins
5 km
Old villa Prangins
4.6 km
Usine à Gaz
6.5 km
Église Saint-Symphorien d'Excenevex
2.5 km
Villa Rose
6 km
Fontaine de Maître Jacques
6.6 km
War memorial of Yvoire
72 m
Tour César
6.6 km
Maison Burnier
6.6 kmReviews
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