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France - Lake Geneva
Youth Orchestra • Sacred Choir • Secular Choir • Band
- Visit 2 countries in 1 tour
- Music group-friendly accommodation
- Lakes and mountain scenery
The shores of Lake Geneva are shared between France to the south and Switzerland to the north, which means that our music groups can enjoy a two country tour in one of Europe’s most spectacular spots. Our groups stay on the French side at the foot of the majestic Savoy Alps. The city of Geneva makes an interesting excursion; see the impressive Jet d’Eau, the English gardens with the famous flower clock, and enjoy a tour around the United Nations. Cruise over Lake Geneva to the city of Lausanne, with its stunning old town and the Olympic Museum, or to Montreux, home of the well known jazz festival.
Concerts
All group types will enjoy a tour to this area. The many summer festivals which take place in the larger towns as well as the beautiful mountain villages give our groups great opportunities to perform. In Evian itself, a summer festival takes place and concerts are held to capacity audiences on the Esplanade by the lake. Morgins has an impressive concert hall, while Geneva itself offers a variety of venues, including the bandstand and the Auditorium Calvin, where we can arrange for sacred choirs to sing mass. The bandstand in Vevey and the theatre in Lausanne offer more excellent concert opportunities in Switzerland.
Suggested itinerary (choir)Day 1 - Depart school in afternoon for overnight coach journey. Day Two - Early afternoon arrival in Evian. Rest of day at leisure. Day Three - Morning at leisure in Evian to explore the town. Afternoon swimming in Evian. Evening concert on Evian esplanade. Day Four - Morning visit to Yvoire, France’s smallest village. Afternoon boat trip to Lausanne for visit to the old town and afternoon concert in the theatre. Return to Evian. Day Five - Morning visit to Geneva. Depart early afternoon for Vevey for afternoon concert. Return to Evian after concert. Day Six - Morning at leisure. Afternoon departure for overnight coach journey. Day Seven - Morning ferry and early afternoon arrival at school. |
Excursions
Mer De Glace: take a funicular train to the amazing glacier near Chamonix (day excursion).
Evian bottling factory: see how the famous water is bottled.
Yvoire: France’s smallest town.
Geneva: United Nations building, shopping, Jet d’Eau (fountain in the lake itself).
Accommodation
CIS Evian lies about a 10 minute walk above the town of Evian, affording magnificent views across the lake. The centre offers a very high standard of rooms (2 and 3 bedded with private bathroom) with excellent facilities including rehearsal rooms, self-service restaurant with very good food, bar, TV room and outdoor recreation areas. We thoroughly recommend CIS Evian.
Festival Ideas
Groups that show a certain flair can participate in the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival
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- France locations
- Choir Festival at Disneyland Resort Paris
- Paris and Ils de France
- Disneyland Resort Paris
- Futuroscope
- Lake Geneva
- Brittany
- Provence
| INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM DURATION | 7 DAYS 4 NIGHTS |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | RING FOR DETAILS |
| COACH TYPE | EXECUTIVE 48-SEATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING |
| TOUR MANAGER | FULL TIME |
| MEALS | FULL BOARD |
| JOURNEY FROM CALAIS | 12 HOURS |
