Évian-les-Bains; © Siv Haugvaldstad

Most famous for its water, Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a beautiful commune in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Nestled upon the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) at the foot of the French Alps, Évian is home to France’s largest fresh water reservoir.

Évian’s stunning scenery and thermal baths make it the perfect place to revitalise your mind, body and soul. Les Thermes Évian at the Évian Royal Resort offers a wide range of hydrotherapy, beauty and wellbeing treatments incorporating evian® Natural Mineral Water.

After enjoying a day at the baths, take the time to indulge in the exquisite cuisine of Évian. There is nothing quite like French food and you can savour everything from fresh bread and cheese to escargot and local seafood specialties.

Visit La Bernolande for Savoyard cuisine and fresh fish from Lake Geneva. If you’re craving Italian, Le Temple du Fromage makes mouthwatering pizza and you can either sit in the restaurant or take-away while you stroll around the picturesque city.

No visit is complete without a trip to the Évian source, where you can fill bottles of the natural spring water renowned for purity. Sourced from the heart of the French Alps, the water undergoes a rigorous filtration process before emerging at Évian-les-Bains. The purification process takes over fifteen years and infuses the water with minerals that are believed to have health benefits.

After a long and cold winter, there’s no doubt that a visit to Évian will leave you feeling fresh and rejuvenated. Luxury travelers will enjoy Hotel Hilton Évian Les Bains or Hotel La Verniaz but if you want to a more authentic French experience, Hostellerie du Lac has rooms with a view sans the hefty rate.

For more information, please visit www.eviantourism.com