Divonne-les-Bains

Since ancient Rome, the town of Divonne-Les-Bains has been renowned for the quality of its waters. In the sumptuous landscapes of the Pays de Gex, 20 km from Geneva, discover this little jewel: Casino, racecourse, golf course and crystal-clear lake, it’s the archetypal relaxation resort.

An oasis of relaxation

Therapeutic water, a network of springs and a picture-postcard backdrop were all it took for the little resort to become a popular destination from the second half of the 19th century to the Second World War. Jérôme Bonaparte, Guy de Maupassant, Georges Bernanos, Gabriel Fauré and Marion Bartoli – the pantheon of great names associated with this charming resort is not short of personalities!

With its man-made lake, Divonne offers a wide choice of activities and leisure activities to make the most of the surrounding nature. Relaxation, rejuvenation and strolling are the key words here.

The walk around the lake is a soothing experience. A local recommended that we go to the market on Sunday mornings to buy local produce and enjoy it at a waterside café. A lovely moment of pleasure!

The resort spirit

With its renowned golf course, racecourse, casino, lake and nautical center, this pretty town has regained its former lustre. It’s a perfect holiday destination, full of charm, where the omnipresent water and beautiful gardens provide a backdrop for Art Deco or Modern-style architecture.

After enjoying the fresh air on a boat on the lake, it’s time for gastronomy. Divonne boasts a collection of fine restaurants and a renowned market. Held on Sunday mornings, it is renowned throughout the region for its fine produce. The choice is yours: a gourmet meal or a picnic? If you’re a gourmet, you won’t want to miss the Gourmandiv’ events organized in October to discover local flavors. It’s the perfect opportunity for a wellness break, where both body and mind can reconnect with the pleasure of life.

Divonne-les-Bains markets

©Golf du Domaine de Divonne|SAZIA PRODUCTIONS

45hectares

Lake surface

124meters

Water drawing depth

30water sources

Emma, Vidart, Barbilene, Ausone…

232slot machines

16 gaming tables at the Casino

GOOD TO KNOW

An aqueduct for the Roman colony

An aqueduct was built in 34 B.C. to bring water from the Emma and Ausone springs to Nyon, where the veterans, former cavalrymen in Julius Caesar’s army, had settled and received land. Buried to protect the water from contamination, the 10 to 11 kilometer aqueduct guaranteed the colony’s water supply.

Some remains of the aqueduct remain, including a section unearthed in Divonne at the end of the 20th century. Studied, it has now been reproduced identically on the banks of Lake Divonne.

City of Divonne-les-Bains

01220 Divonne-les-Bains

Environment

Close to a motorway
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Riverside

Access

Divonne-les-Bains is located right on the Swiss border, just off the Geneva-Lausanne freeway, 10 minutes from Geneva.
Divonne-les-Bains lies at the foot of the Haute Chaîne du Jura, which includes the highest peaks in the Jura Massif.