Lac Leman

Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) has many different moods during the year. In spring, it's bursting with life. There are a number of areas where the general public can walk along the beaches or walkways. There are many areas off-limits to people who can afford living right off the Lac (that is: they are very rich!).

Switzerland and France share the Lac, adding to a bit of confusion for a new visitor.

It's beautiful. I've now seen it during the the very early spring, late spring, and the fall.

This wisteria was blooming in the small town of Hermance, Switzerland. It is a lovely quaint place, full of artistry and beautiful old buildings. My friend and I had taken the bus from downtown Geneva to the end of the bus line at Hermance (the Swiss bus line stops at the border near France). We had walked all morning around the city and were famished, so we found an auberge with seating outside near the Lac, had the plat du jour, and it was fantastic!

All along the beaches of the Lac you will find nesting waterfowl in the springtime. There are many swans nesting - and it's a real treat to watch them flying over the Lac. So graceful.

Here is one mother who did not allow us to approach any closer than this.


I will show a few more photos of the Lac in future posts. It is a very large lake and there are many sights to see along its curves and inlets.