Lake Divonne, a 10-minute walk away
Some forty hectares of water facing the Jura, a 3.3 km lakeside walk, a summer beach and an arts centre by the water, just 770 metres from the hotel.
- From the hotel
- 770 m, 10 min on foot
- Surface area
- 40 to 45 ha
- Lake loop
- 3.3 km
- Lifeguarded beach
- July and August
The lake loop, the locals’ favourite walk
Lake Divonne is man-made: it was created after the Second World War, together with the racecourse and the casino, to revive the spa town. The loop is 3.3 km long on paths and a pedestrian lane: allow 45 minutes to an hour at a gentle pace.
Fitness stations line the route, and a planet trail, a scale model of the solar system, links the lake to the racecourse. Joggers share the shore with anglers from early morning, with the Jura as a backdrop.
The beach and water sports
In summer, DVBeach covers 17,000 m²: lifeguarded swimming and paddleboard, pedal boat and canoe rental. According to the tourist office, it opens from 1 July to 31 August, daily from 12 noon to 7 pm. Check the season’s hours before you go.
The lake also has a watersports centre, and the town has a 50-metre open-air swimming pool for keen swimmers.
Around the lake
L’Esplanade du Lac
Opened in 2005, the lakeside arts centre has an auditorium seating nearly 500 and a media library. Around thirty shows a season: theatre, comedy and concerts.
The racecourse
Seven minutes by car from the hotel, it hosts Les Vaches Folks folk music festival every early July.
The planet trail
An educational walk between the lake and the racecourse, ideal with children.
Back to the hotel
Ten minutes’ walk and you are at the table: our terrace is open for lunch and dinner on sunny days.
A day at the lake from the hotel
- 9 am
Breakfast buffet
Pastries, breads, jams and coffee before heading out.
- 10 am
The lake loop
3.3 km on foot, by bike or running, facing the Jura.
- 12.30 pm
Lunch on the terrace
Back to La Terrasse Fleurie for the dish of the day or a warm goat’s cheese salad with Gex honey.
- 2 pm
Beach, paddleboard or pedal boat
In July and August, afternoons are for DVBeach.
- 8.30 pm
A show or the casino
An evening at the Esplanade du Lac, or the casino 4 minutes from the hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Lake Divonne?
Yes, at DVBeach, where swimming is supervised in summer. It usually opens from 1 July to 31 August, 12 noon to 7 pm, according to the tourist office.
How long does it take to walk around Lake Divonne?
The lake loop is 3.3 km long. Allow 45 minutes to an hour on foot, much less running or cycling.
How far is the lake from La Terrasse Fleurie?
The lake and the Esplanade du Lac are 770 metres from the hotel, about a 10-minute walk.
Can I rent a paddleboard or pedal boat?
Yes, in season DVBeach rents out paddleboards, pedal boats and canoes.
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