Nestled between the lake and the mountains, Evian benefits from a truly exceptional natural environment that has made it an internationally famous tourist resort.
In all seasons, the city, in addition to its exceptional natural setting, offers a multitude of activities and accommodation open to tourism.
The proximity of the ski resorts transforms it into an ideal starting point to reach the snowy slopes or the green mountain pastures in summer.
Evian, proud of its thermal past has preserved all the wealth of its heritage.
The Buvette Cachat, the Griffon of the Cachat Source testify to the resort’s former life and are the iconic places in Evian. Exceptional cultural sites: Villa Lumière, Palais Lumière, Maison Gribaldi, Funicular, Notre Dame de l’Assomption Church, Theatre and Casino make Evian a recognised city of culture.
The discovery of Evian mineral water dates back to 1790, when, during a walk, a nobleman from Auvergne, the Marquis of Lessert, refreshed himself at the Fountain of Saint Catherine located on the property of one Monsieur Cachat.
Finding this water healthy, “light and freely flowing”, the marquis, who suffered from pain in his liver and kidneys, drank regularly from the fountain during his walks and noticed a marked improvement in his health. So he praised the “miraculous” qualities of this water, which began to be prescribed by doctors.
The first “Evian Baths” appeared in 1824 and two years later, the King of Sardinia granted bottling permission.
The creation of the first mineral-water company in 1829 also marked the beginning of the resort’s expansion, with the construction of thermal baths, the casino, luxury hotels, the funicular and the theatre.