Divonne Things to Do

If you follow the coast road that goes from the town center along the left bank of Lake Léman you arrive at Hermance; a picturesque village with cottages dating from the 15th century. After a quiet walk through the village and... more

This leisure park, which was conceived with the whole family in mind, has been open for thirty years. You can relax by playing golf on a 9 hole course, minigolf, badminton, football and volleyball. For younger children there ar... more

Founded in 1817, this 28 hectares of conservatory has dedicated itself to the nurturing and study of plant and animal life. It boasts some 16,000 species of animals, trees, plants, rose garden, flowers, rock gardens, streams an... more

This unusual park is situated in the suburb of Meyrin, about 5km from the center of Geneva. Here, visitors will find a rock garden, a pond with water plants and a caged area with chickens, ducks and goats. A rose garden planted... more

If you fancy a beer, steak and fries, and a night out with the boys, then head over to Charly O'Neill's pub for a rollicking good time! With live music some nights of the week, sports specials, and an outdoor terrace that seats... more

The Ariana Museum is housed in an exquisite palace built between 1877 and 1887 which is well worth visiting in its own right. The Museum has one of the richest and finest collections of ceramic and glass in Europe and is the on... more

The château is a two-minute walk from Coppet station, in the direction of the lake. Built in 1767, it was once home to Jacques Necker, finance minister under Louis XVI of France, and to Mme. de Staël, whose literary circle put... more

These two museums are both housed in the same grounds, the Domaine de Penthes. The luxuriously decorated and furnished château shows the history of Swiss relations with other countries through a collection of paintings, public... more

If you are a reptile fan, this is the place for you. Over twenty years ago three young people who shared a common passion for snakes, decided to share their knowledge and resources and set up an association which had education,... more

La Givrine is an alpine retreat 20 kilometers from Nyon and 50 kilometers from Geneva or Lausanne and is the ideal place for winter sports. Skiing, tobogganing, bobsledding or snowboarding, you'll find the snow and the slopes f... more