A 14th-century chateau, the d'Yvoire family home since 1655, rises directly from the lake. In 1986, Yves and Anne-Monique d'Yvoire created their Garden of the Five Senses, which now attracts ...

In the mood for a quiet, refreshing weekend in a French villages by a lake? EnVols takes you on a tour of five lakeside villages in France. Expect fresh air, leisure and a slow way of life.

But 46 miles north of Annecy, set aside Lake Geneva, lies the charming town of Yvoire – a 14th century fishing town known for its famous Jardin des Cinq Sens botanic garden and 14th century chateau.