Yvoire, a city established in the Middle Ages and maintaining some of the character of that time, is situated in the region of Rhône-Alpes in south-eastern France. Located at the tip of the Leman peninsula, Yvoire delimits the two main parts of the Leman lake, the petit lac (small lake) and the grand lac (great lake).
Its castle, aged doors, and ramparts preserve the atmosphere of a 14th Century settlement. The town was fortified by Amadeus V in 14th century. It eventually gained a military importance and the inhabitants were given tax privileges.
Yvoire, known as a modest fishing village at the beginning of the century, is now ranked as one of the International Laureates of Floral Decorations, and is ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. This medieval city celebrated its 700th birthday in 2006.
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