Évian-les-Bains

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A street in Évian-les-Bains.
A street in Évian-les-Bains.
CGN paddle steamer Montreux leaving Évian-les-Bains in July 2002.
CGN paddle steamer Montreux leaving Évian-les-Bains in July 2002.

Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune of France, in the northern part of the Haute-Savoie département, on the shores of Lake Geneva, opposite Lausanne, Switzerland. It has a population of about 7,300 people.

In July 1938, the Évian Conference was convened there to discuss the problem of Jewish refugees. On March 18, 1962, the Évian Accords were signed there. On June 1, 2003 the G8 began its 29th summit meeting in Évian.

The town is home of Evian Mineral water, which makes up the foundation of the economy together with the [Casino d'Evian], largest themed casino in Europe, and the [Royal Hotel], favorite haunt of former French President François Mitterand.

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Coordinates: 46°24′N, 6°35′E

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