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Divonne-les-Bains

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Divonne-les-Bains

Divonne-les-Bains is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sauverny, 26km from Route des Grandes Alpes.

Divonne-les-Bains is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 6,775, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Divonne-les-Bains sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Divonne-les-Bains to your route.

About Divonne-les-Bains

Divonne-les-Bains (French pronunciation: [divɔn le bɛ̃]; lit. 'Divonne-the-Baths'; Arpitan: Digouona), or simply Divonne, is a commune in the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. Divonne-les-Bains is a spa town situated on the border with French-speaking Switzerland, between the foot of

Read more the Jura Mountains and Lake Geneva. It is situated in the Pays de Gex, about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Gex to the southwest, from which the area takes its name. Divonne-les-Bains is about 20 km (12 mi) from Geneva to the south and 10 km (6.2 mi) from Nyon to the northeast. Since 2012, Divonne-les-Bains has formed part of a wider agglomeration known as the Grand Genève (Greater Geneva). A short way above the town are several springs, which were exploited in the 19th century to provide spa facilities for which Divonne-les-Bains became renowned. The golf course was built in the 1930s. Many of its present-day amenities (casino, hippodrome, open air swimming pool, as well as the Lac de Divonne, an artificial lake) were built after 1945. The Casino de Divonne was opened in 1954. A cultural centre by the lake (L'Esplanade du Lac) was completed in 2005. Divonne-les-Bains used to host a small chamber music festival every summer, centred on its tiny theatre and the Domaine de Divonne. The Château of Divonne, now a luxury hotel, suffered a serious fire in January 2017; it is currently being rebuilt. There is a lively market on Sundays and a succession of cultural and sporting events throughout the year. Every year, the town hosts a folk festival in the beginning of July at the hippodrome called Les Vaches Folks.

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Divonne-les-Bains is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3571 latitude, 6.1349 longitude.

What is the population of Divonne-les-Bains?

Divonne-les-Bains has a population of approximately 6,775 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
6,775
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.3571, 6.1349

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Divonne-les-Bains

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Route des Grandes Alpes

France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Baume-les-Messieurs

Jura abbey village folded into the junction of three blind valleys, hemmed by 200-metre limestone amphitheatre cliffs, with a 9th-century abbey and a cave-fed waterfall at the valley head.

54 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Annecy

Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.

55 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Cascade du Rouget

Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.

56 km · about 65 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Grand Colombier

A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

57 km · about 65 min drive

mountain pass

Col des Aravis

A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Divonne-les-Bains

  • 26 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 48 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 57 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
  • 60 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
  • 79 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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