Douvaine.... Door of the Lake Geneva.

Administrative centre of Canton, Douvaine is situated halfway Geneva and Thonon-les-Bains (17 km), in the plain of the Bas-Chablais, between lake and mountain of the pre-Alps.

This privileged situation puts her(it) at the same moment about 6 in 10 km of sea resorts such as Chens-sur-Léman, Messery, Nernier, Excenevex, Yvoire Saw, Anthy ,and close to ski resorts (30 in 40 km) such as Avoriaz , Gets and Morzine ...

The Lake Geneva, real inner sea, influences the climate of all the region and allows the culture of products of the soil of the the most appreciated : raspberries, reblochon, tomme cheese of Savoy, white wine of Crépy, different salt meats...
In forests and surrounding prairies hide treasures of fauna and flora.

More recently, Douvaine knew how to take advantage of the development of Geneva, international city and economic metropolis. Development of the trading activities, industrial establishments participate in the local relaxed rhythm of life.

All the inhabitants of Douvaine invites you to come to share their good to be during your next stay. For any information, please, contact the Office of Douvaine's tourism.

Credit text and photo (In. Bouvet) : advertising Plaque "Douvaine"