Tourist activities and mineral baths in Devon, France

2019-06-25 2019-06-25T18:00:40Z
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Weather of Arabia - It is a city that combines easy access to Geneva, Alpine trails and the beautiful lake, sleeping at the foot of the Jura Alps and also called the city of Devon-les-Bains , or Devon-Hammamet for being a therapeutic tourist resort thanks to the thermal baths available, it is also the site of Lake Devon.

The French city of Devon is located in Rhone-Alpes, southeast France on the Swiss border, only 15 kilometers north of Geneva , which made it a place of residence for visitors to Geneva, in addition to being a tourist destination that boasts many tourist attractions.

The easiest way to get around Devon is on foot, especially if you are staying in a hotel in the city center, because it is likely that you will have reached your destination instead of wasting time finding a place to park your car, and walking is a pleasant opportunity to get to know the various cafes and shops .

Tourist activities in Devon

Devon is famous for its thermal baths. In 1848, physician Paul Vidart began using natural recipes and hot springs to provide a variety of treatments for patients. The health station has been in operation for 150 years and today offers a jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, solarium, beauty institute, as well as an aqua gym and activities and classes for fitness, yoga and relaxation.

The city also includes an artificial lake with an open beach from June to September, where visitors can rent kayaks and rowing boats, and in its surroundings a paved path designated for brisk walking, jogging, cycling and strollers to explore its shores.

The market that opens every Sunday along the Grand Rue is also a great destination for those who like to learn about the life of the locals, as vendors offer fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, prepared foods, bread and flowers, not to mention other goods such as clothes, accessories and antiques.

Devon is also a short distance from Versoix where you can visit the Favarger chocolate factory and pop into their shop to buy some excellent Swiss chocolate at discounts of around 20 to 30 per cent.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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