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◯ Home page of the Yvoire tourist-office : 📌 Location : Yvoire , France Date recorded: JUNE 1:30 PM Weather: ⛅ 31 °C | 87,8 °F 🌡 ✉️ CONTACT : @ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Switzerland Playlist: Italy Playlist: France Playlist: Monaco Playlist : Germany Playlist : Austria Playlist : Romania Playlist : Spain Playlist : ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶ ︎SUBSCRIBE! (thank you!!) ▶ ︎If you like our videos, please support our efforts to keep creating travel content: ▶ ︎Do you want to become a “MEMBER“ and receive advance vlogs and exclusive posts? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Discover Yvoire The castle of Yvoire dominates Lake Geneva Yvoire Castle dominates Lake Geneva Yvoire is a flowery medieval village on the shores of Lake Geneva, ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France Located on the French shore of Lake Geneva, between Geneva and Evian, the village of Yvoire is nicknamed the pearl of the lake. Built at the beginning of the 14th century, the medieval city of Yvoire has more than 700 years of history, witnessed by its ramparts, its fortified gates and its imposing 14th century castle. During your walk in Yvoire, take advantage of the pretty shops and taste the local specialties in the restaurants for a wonderful day of relaxation. Flowers and history A flowery medieval village, Yvoire has been rewarded many times and is classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France for the charm of its narrow streets which lead to Lake Geneva and its old stones which invite the visitor to immerse themselves in the history of Savoy. In the fortified town, you will travel from the Middle Ages by discovering the gates and ramparts that protected the village and castle, up to modern times to discover a picturesque site that has very well preserved its character. A magical break facing Lake Geneva Finally, take advantage of one of the terraces to sip a drink or dine facing the grandiose panorama of Lake Geneva, the Jura, Switzerland and the Alps. Yvoire is a magical place that combines authenticity and history. Time stands still... History of the castle of Yvoire Built from 1306 during the fortification of the village by the Count of Savoy Amédée V, the castle of Yvoire had the military objective of monitoring navigation and controlling the road which linked Geneva to the upper Rhone valley and to Italy. . For several centuries, the village of Yvoire was at the heart of several strategic or religious wars between French, Bernese, Genevans, as well as the houses of Faucigny, Dauphiné and Savoie. In 1591, a fire ravaged the building, which only regained its current form in the 20th century, when Félix Bouvier d'Yvoire undertook several interior and exterior renovation works, including the installation of the roof and the corner watchtowers. in 1939. The mystery of Yvoire You will not enter the castle of Yvoire. Property of the Yvoire family since the 17th century, it is not open to visitors (and it is not a hotel in Yvoire). This contributes to the mystery of the medieval village of Yvoire… #yvoire #france #provence #travel #frenchvillage #medievalvillage #BeautifulVillage
