Activities at Thonon-les-Bains
If you wish to buy in Thonon-les-Bains, you will certainly contact the town's real estate agencies, but you will also need to find out about the infrastructure, in particular the childcare facilities available (crèche, leisure centre, nanny), as well as the schools, of which there are no less than 26 in the town of Thonon, whether private, public, general or professional.
Transport: City bus (Léman BUT), school transport (SAT), rail or river network, i.e. the Léman express connects Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva in 55 minutes, and the CGN shuttle connects Thonon to Lausanne-Ouchy in 50 minutes.
As true professionals of the sector, the DECORDIER immobilier agents will be able to inform you about the "conveniences" present in Thonon-les-Bains.
Whether you are buying a appartment in the centre of Thonon, a holiday home on the shores of Lake Geneva or a rental investment, it is also important to know about the various sporting and cultural activities on offer in Thonon-les-Bains or nearby.
Here is a small lexicon of activities in Thonon-les-Bains.
The market : The Monday market in Thonon, located from the Place du Marché to Avenue François de Sales, is mainly made up of producers and fresh produce traders: all year round you will find a choice of seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as cheeses, cold meats, poultry, delicatessen products and takeaway meals, etc...
The Thursday market extends widely in the Rénovation district of Thonon. Market gardeners and other small producers from the Chablais region gather on the square.
A lot of life and typical products of the region in the four seasons: small red fruits, herbs for soup, cardoons... An almost international market since Swiss customers like to be there!
Since 20 June 2021, a market has also been organised on the Place des Arts on Sunday mornings from 8am.
The municipal beach : Located on the edge of Lake Geneva, the municipal beach is situated in the middle of pine trees and a 2.5-hectare flowery park.
A unique space of sport, relaxation and leisure composed of 3 heated swimming pools including an Olympic pool, as well as a paddling pool, a 100-metre water slide, a multi-games and beach volleyball area, an offer of aquatic activities (paddle, windsurfing, water-skiing, introduction to diving...), a children's swimming school, a solarium and a bar-restaurant. You can also take advantage of Lake Geneva thanks to a supervised swimming area in the lake covering 3,000 m2 with diving boards of 1, 3, 5 and 10 metres.
Sports associations : To date, 161 sports associations are listed in Thonon. Whether you are a fan of team sports, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, cycling, combat sports, aerial sports or mechanical sports, not forgetting board sports, you are sure to find the right sports association for you.
The cultural centre of the Visitation, located at 2 place du Marché in Thonon, includes
- The media library, open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 6 pm.
- The Chapel, a contemporary art space at 25 rue des Granges, offers numerous exhibitions.
- The music school of Thonon welcomes children from 5 years old (Grande Section), teenagers and adults who wish to learn or improve their music or theatre skills.
The Maurice Novarina Theatre : Built in Thonon in 1961, in a belvedere above Lake Geneva. Each season, the theatre offers a rich and varied programme of theatre, dance, music, humour, song, jazz and opera. Nearly a hundred shows and annual events are presented in Thonon, but also in Evian, Publier and the nearby French Chablais region.
The Galerie de l'Etrave of the Novarina Theatre is dedicated to contemporary photography with four annual exhibitions.
The Valvital Thermal Centre : Thermal cures or relaxation and spa areas, the Valvital thermal centre will offer you the best of Thonon's water. Whether you are a patient or simply a lover of beauty care, you will find what you need most in the thermal baths : pleasure and fitness.
The beaches :
Saint-Disdille or Châtaigneraie beach in Thonon-les-Bains :
A pretty grass and gravel beach, beautiful areas shaded by hundred year old chestnut trees, pebble and gravel water bottom, Blue Flag labelled in 2010, children's playground, picnic tables, supervised swimming in summer, dogs not allowed, restaurants nearby.
Beaches of the Pinède :
Succession of small pebble beaches over 3 km, wild, narrow and pebbled, exceptional views of Lake Geneva, the Swiss shores, located just after the municipal beach of Thonon-les-Bains bordering the domain of the Château de Ripaille.
Corzent beach :
Beautiful grassy beaches of Corzent, Records and Rives and juxtaposed, nice shaded areas, pebble and gravel water bottom, children's playground, petanque, volleyball court, table tennis, some picnic tables, dogs not allowed, restaurants nearby
Agency DECORDIER immobilier Thonon
10, Square Aristide Briand
74200 Thonon-les-Bains
04 50 72 31 95