Yvoire medieval village Annecy Taxi

Yvoire, a lovely medieval bourg, ideally situated on the expanse separating the “little lake” from the “great lake” of Lake Leman, still possesses some of the essential elemants of the fortifications of the 14th Century : the castle, doors, ramparts…

Yvoire is next to Evian (the famous water from the Alps) and approximately 1h30 by car from Annecy.

Known as a modest fishing village in the beginning of the century, Yvoire is now ranked as one of the International Laureates of Floral Decorations, and is a member of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. This medieval city celebrated its 700 years in 2006.

Few things to visit there:

*The Garden of the Fives Senses (see photos further below)

In the heart of the village, the castle’s former kitchen garden restored in medieval style has been transformed into a spot of rest and dream : a plants labyrinth changing with hours and seasons, a timeless walk of discovery for all ages, a universe of colours, scents, sounds and textures… Classified « Remarkable Garden » by the French Ministry of Culture.

* Rovorée-La Châtaignière Area

Spread over 24 hectares, with a lakeside of 1.2 km, the Rovorée-La Châtaignière site is made up of two public properties belonging to the Haute Savoie Departmental Council and the Coast and Lakeside Preservation Authority. It is a Protected Nature Area, and area for family walks and relaxation, with signposted paths. It has a remarkable group of chestnut trees which are several hundred years old, and is accessible on foot along the green path leaving from Yvoire, or by the sun-shuttle which runs during the summer season.

* A few art galleries: Gallery Workshop Roger Henri, Mickie Doussy, Galerie d’Art Véronique Ziminski, Galerie d’Art Verrier Opaline and Galerie Fert.

* it is not possible to visit the Castle

Recommanded Restaurants: “Les Jardins du Léman”, “Le Pré de la Cure” , “Le Bateau Ivre”, “La Perche” and “Les Galets”.

The food speciality here is the delicious “Filet de Perche”, local lake fish.

No cars allowed in the center, so enjoy the calm of the pedestrian street! However, not really recommanded for wheeling chairs or persons with walking difficulties as the path is made with cobble stones….

You will find there lovely little boutiques (art, craft, food…)

It can be very busy as many touristic places and sometimes difficult to find a parking space even if the parking fee is quite expensive…

In June, I took some customers on a day tour to Yvoire and Evian, the weather was not that great but it was still beautiful! If you are staying in Annecy and wish to discover the area, enjoy a tour to Yvoire and Evian!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need a taxi from Annecy to Yvoire https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/taxi-annecy-geneve/

For more information http://www.yvoiretourism.com/