Evian-les-Bains Travel Guide

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Port of Evian-les-Bains on the banks of Léman lake to the east of France, commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region, mountains in the background; Shutterstock ID 91867430
Port of Evian-les-Bains on the banks of Léman lake to the east of France, commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region, mountains in the background; Shutterstock ID 91867430
Palais Lumière, Évian-les-Bains
Design: Ernest Brunnarius, built between 1900 and 1902 as a spa.
Visite en train et bateau d'Evian les bains
Le Lycée Anna de Noailles, ancien château du Martelay. Le château du Martelay, construit en 1890 par un particulier, avec quatre tours d’angle, n'est ni médiéval, ni Belle-Époque, mais plutôt néo-gothique ; il fait partie, depuis 1964, du lycée Anna de Noailles. Contrairement à la légende, ce château n'aurait jamais appartenu à Anna de Noailles qui en aurait fait don à la ville pour l'éducation des enfants. Un article du Matin de Paris du mercredi 17 mai 1944 en attribue la propriété à un anglais "prétendant de la couronne de France". Sous la plume de l'envoyé spécial du Matin à Evian, André du Bief : "EVIAN, mai. Cette vaste bâtisse de pierre grise aux quatre rondes tours d'angle, face au Leman paisible et aux lointains ensoleillés sur l'autre-rive de la pacifique Lausanne, c'est le château le Martelay où, m'avait-on dit, j'allais trouver M. John Freeman, sujet britannique, dont les prétentions à la couronne de France font quelque bruit. Hélas c'est en 1932 que M.Freeman quitta cette agréable demeure, l'ayant vendue, et il est présentement en Amérique, m'assure-t-on." C'est le maire Camille Blanc qui obtiendra la création d'un lycée mixte dans le site du château du Martelay au bord du lac. Le maire assassiné par l'OAS n'en verra pas la réalisation. Le lycée sera terminé en 1964 par son successeur Jean Combet. High School Anna de Noailles, a former castle Martelay. The castle Martelay, built in 1890 by one particular with four corner towers, is neither medieval nor Belle Epoque, but neo-Gothic and is part, since 1964, the school Anna de Noailles. Contrary to legend, the castle had never belonged to Anna de Noailles, who had donated them to the city for the education of children. An article in the Matin de Paris on Wednesday, May 17, 1944 in grants ownership to an English "claiming the crown of France." Under the pen of the Special Envoy of Matin de Paris in Evian, André du Bief: "EVIAN, May This large gray stone building with four round corner towers, facing the peaceful Leman and sunny on the other side of the peaceful-Lausanne far is the castle Martelay where I had they say, I would find Mr. John Freeman, a British subject, whose pretensions to the crown of France make some noise. Alas it was in 1932 that left M.Freeman this charming house, having sold, and is currently in America, assures me one. " The mayor Camille Blanc who gets the creation of a mixed school in the castle site Martelay of the lake. The mayor assassinated by the OAS will not see completion. The school will be completed in 1964 by his successor Jean Combet.

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Zenitude Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Zenitude Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
Route de l'Horloge Evian-les-Bains Haute-Savoie
The price is NZ$149 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$149
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Evian-les-Bains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (826 reviews)
Do not stay there, awful confition, unsafe and ugly

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Zenitude Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hilton Evian-les-Bains

Hilton Evian-les-Bains

4 out of 5
Qual Paul Leger Evian-les-Bains
The price is NZ$286 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$286
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Evian-les-Bains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was so lovely spacey exceptionally clean bedding was very good quality great big bath lots of hot water

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hilton Evian-les-Bains
Hôtel Royal

Hôtel Royal

5 out of 5
960 avenue du Leman Evian-les-Bains Haute-Savoie
The price is NZ$936 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$936
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Evian-les-Bains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Source Cachat and Palais Lumieres are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
Magnificent hotel for a restful break

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hôtel Royal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zenitude Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Zenitude Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
Route de l'Horloge Evian-les-Bains Haute-Savoie
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Evian-les-Bains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (826 reviews)
Do not stay there, awful confition, unsafe and ugly

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Zenitude Evian Les Terrasses du Lac, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Superb lake view-T3 apartment with parking -Ideally located

Superb lake view-T3 apartment with parking -Ideally located

Évian-les-Bains Haute-Savoie
Stay at this golf apartment in Evian-les-Bains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Evian Masters Golf Club and Source ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Vue magnifique sur le lac, environnement très calme mais un peu trop éloigné du centre ville compte tenu du dénivelé. Propreté sommaire du logement à notre arrivée mais appartement bien équipé. Nous avons passé néanmoins un agréable séjour à Evian.

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Superb lake view-T3 apartment with parking -Ideally located
Alparthotel

Alparthotel

3 out of 5
Chemin du Verger Collombey-Muraz VS
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Collombey-Muraz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Zen Garden and Golf Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
Wow c'est magnifique.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Alparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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