THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF HERMANCE

In July, during our little holidays, we tried to profit as much as possible of the surrounding countryside and villages around the left side of the Lac Léman (Lake Geneva)...

Hermance, another medieval village around the lakeside, is one of our favorite destinations as it's a magnificent old place.

A first sanctuary was built during the 11th century and it continued to develop itself during the course of history, thus suffering of many territorial wars and changes of border. In fact, it is proved that the place was already inhabited during prehistorical times as many ancient object were found there...

Hermance is situated just on the border with France, about half an hour bus ride away from Geneva. To reach this village, take the bus number "E" from Rive in the center of the town of Geneva and go down at the end station "Hermance".

If you already like villages such as Yvoire in France, then Hermance will enchant you even more! Although it is very popular for it's unique looking village, camping site and little beach, this place is very calm and it is possible to relax while enjoying the superb architecture and the sumptuousity of the view offered. Everything looks unperturbed there... The flower arrangements and greenery are spectacular, the houses are neat, the streets are hyper clean and time seems to have stopped it's unbridled race!

So, if you never went there or if you are planning to come to Geneva, do deviate from your planned route and go to visit Hermance. You'll be very happy afterwards!...

A "green" house...
A medieval house with it's typical windows...
A simple, but dreamlike and dainty old time house...
The old "Belle Epoque" boat (CGN) leaving after it has stopped to pick up people in Hermance...
That boat picture is for you, Rosa (Living As Rosa) from Nashville, Tennessee!!!
Another magnificent house...
The lakeside, Jura mountains and the Hermance beach...
An old farmhouse with Mediterranean looks...
A medieval window (1551)...
The Lake Geneva and the Jura mountains...
Once again the lake, but with the Salève mountain in the horizon...
Two poor little sheep in the suffocating summer heat, trying to stay away from the burning rays of the sun...
The "Castle of Hermance" standing proud and tall...