Yvoire, the little medieval town ….
I came to know this little gem among the peaks of the Alps
during my last visit to this region. Highly recommended by the Gite’s owner
where we stayed, this little medieval town is located along Lake Geneva in the
French border between Thonon-Les-Bains in France and City of Geneva in Switzerland.
Its history dated back in the 14th century and this medieval town just
celebrated its 700 years in 2006. Yvoire is also ranked as one of the
International Laureates of Floral Decorations and also a member of the
Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Used to be a fishing village, the town now consists of many
trendy restaurants and specialty shops. The medieval buildings mostly made out
of stones and have been beautifully preserved over the centuries. The entrance
into this town is through a narrow arched gate that only allows pedestrian to
go through. Since it was in early Spring season, the town was not in its best appearance
as most of the bulbs are not in full bloom yet. Summer and Fall will definitely
portray better snapshots with colorful flowers and foliage.
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| Arched entrance into Yvoire town.... |
Quiet during off-seasons, this romantic gateway is ideal for
a short break among local people here. As for me, it will definitely be in my
must-visit spot for future visits…….
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| Medieval castle of Yvoire |
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