At the edge of Lake Geneva in the south-eastern Rhone-Alps region of France is Thonon Les Bains, famous for its spas and mineral waters. With the stunning backdrop of the mountain peaks and five miles of lakeside beaches, the town, easily accessible by rail, is popular with visitors all year.

Cheap car hire at Thonon Les Bains Rail Station, located in the Rue de la Gare, is easy to arrange through Avis, whose office is nearby at 22 Allee de la Gare. Car rental at Thonon Les Bains Rail Station is a great idea for visiting the many attractions of the region.

Thonon Les Bains has a rich history and many interesting buildings, including the Town Hall, Ripaille Castle and the Chateau de Sonnaz. The fishing port and charming fishermens’ houses in the old village of Rives, the seafood restaurants by the harbour and marina and the Chablais Museum are all worth a visit.

For sporting enthusiasts, year-round activities include riding, hiking, walking and all manner of winter and water sports. For the ecologically minded, the Deltra Drance Nature Reserve is nearby, with its ‘special protection area’ sheltering a variety of rare animals, birds and plants. Walks along the Drance river valley are available.

A tour through the vineyards of the area with a gastronomic pause at a country restaurant is easy via car hire at Thonon Les Bains Train Station.
The local cuisine is rich with ingredients such as Kohlrabi and other sausages, and the delicious local Abondance and Tomme cheeses are a real treat.