From Nyon to Yvoire: a dreamy day trip through the lake and flowers

Lake Geneva is sparkling like a huge blue mirror, and the town of Yvoire on the lakeshore is the brightest pearl on the edge of this mirror. If you want to start a romantic and pleasant day trip to the town of Yvoire, taking a boat from Nyon is definitely the best choice! ### Itinerary Preparation - **Transportation**: To go from Nyon to Yvoire, you must first go to Nyon Pier. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Nyon Train Station to Nyon Pier. After leaving the train station, turn right and walk downhill. After arriving at Nyon Church, you can see the pier by going down the stairs on the right side of the church. The boat ride from Nyon to Yvoire takes about 20 minutes, and there is usually one boat every half an hour in summer. - **Others**: Prepare comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestone road in the town; bring a camera, Yvoire is full of beautiful scenery, and you can take pictures easily; remember to protect yourself from the sun in summer, bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. ### Boat Trip When you stand at the Nyon Pier, watching the blue lake water gently lapping against the shore, your mood will also be rippled. After a while, the ferry with the "CGN" logo on the hull slowly approached. Get on board and find a seat by the window or in the open air. As the boat sets sail, the beautiful scenery of Lake Geneva slowly unfolds before your eyes. The lake is clear and gleams with golden light under the sunshine. The snow-capped Alps in the distance contrast with the blue sky and the lake, forming a beautiful picture. Occasionally, swans and wild ducks swim across the lake, and their elegant figures add a bit of agility to the scenery of the lake and mountains. ### Strolling in the town of Yvar - **Explore ancient buildings**: After getting off the boat, the first thing that comes into view is the medieval city gate, which is like a vicissitudes of life, quietly telling the history of the town. Pass through the city gate and stroll along Rue du Lac (Lake Street) and Rue de la Liberté (Liberty Street). On both sides of the street are stone houses full of flowers, and geraniums, embroidered cones, etc. are blooming brilliantly. Admiring these ancient buildings, it seems like traveling back to the Middle Ages. - **Check in at the Five Senses Garden**: In the center of the town, there is a maze garden with the theme of "five senses". Walking into the garden, the colorful flowers are dazzling; the sound of gurgling water and birds singing can be heard; the fragrance of flowers and fruits is refreshing; the soft leaves and smooth stones can be touched; the plant leaves provided by the staff can be tasted and the unique taste can be tasted. - **Visit St. Pancras Church**: This church is the spiritual landmark of the town. It was built to commemorate Pancras, a believer who died at the age of 14. The church has undergone many restorations and expansions, and the traditional "onion-shaped" dome is very unique. Walking into the church, feeling the solemnity and tranquility, as if the soul has also been purified. - **Lakeside View**: Walk to the lakeside pier at the southern end of the town, which is a great place to enjoy the scenery of Lake Geneva. Sitting on a bench, you can see the scenery of Switzerland on the other side of the lake, the boats passing through the lake, and the sunset slowly setting, dyeing the sky and the lake orange-red, which is extremely romantic. ### Food and shopping experience - **Taste food**: The food in Yvoire is not to be missed. You can taste the food made with fresh lake fish, such as fresh perch, Arctic char, etc. in the restaurant by the lake. The original taste is delicious and unforgettable. There are also fragrant French bread and desserts, paired with a cup of fragrant coffee, which is a perfect enjoyment. - **Specialty shopping**: There are many handicraft shops in the town, which are filled with all kinds of exquisite goods. You can choose some lavender products, natural soaps, vases, oak products, etc. as souvenirs. These unique souvenirs can let you take the good memories of Yvoire home. If you take the boat at 11:30 or 13:30 at noon to return to Nyon and end the day's trip, I believe that this day trip from Nyon to Yvoire will become an unforgettable and wonderful experience in your journey. Come to the town of Ivar and experience its romance and tranquility! Which part of Ivar are you most looking forward to experiencing? Feel free to leave a message in the comment area to share.