The Most Beautiful Lake Towns in Europe

4Yvoire in France

Yvoire France: Several sailboats moored along the stone pier at the port on Lake Geneva.

Yvoire is a commune in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The medieval village is located on the south shore of the picturesque Lake Geneva on the northern tip of a promontory ranks as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Reasons why you should visit Yvoire

Yvoire is part of the prestigious Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. On the edge of Lake Geneva, the cute middle-aged village is an unmissable stage. Its medieval architecture and its 14th-century castle take you back to the Middle Ages. Every summer, the village builds huge floral arrangements covering its stone buildings in colorful foliage.

A typical Restaurant in Yvoire, France
A typical Restaurant in Yvoire, France
Bicycles in medieval heart of french town Yvoire