Les GrangettesThe walk begins at Villeneuve station and then follows the lake towards the Grangettes nature reserve. You will cross the magnificent instinctive garden and enjoy a splendid view of Lake Geneva.Les Grangettes (2) (Maude Rion)Les Grangettes (Maude Rion)VilleneuveNamed the "New Town of Chillon" at the beginning of the 13th century by Count Thomas of Savoy, Villeneuve has preserved its ancient character and will certainly seduce you with its many facets. Let yourself be surprised by the tree that grows on the lake, stroll along the quays to the Grangettes nature reserve, discover the Vieux-Bourg with its cobbled street, its shops and its St-Paul Temple. The vineyards, the kilometres of footpaths and the Chalet d'alpage de Chaude are also well worth a visit!Bourg de Villeneuve Villeneuve (Maude Rion)376.52136230469Tourist Information VilleneuveThe tourist office in Villeneuve is located near the train station in the former chapel of the hospital « Notre Dame » built in 1236 in Gothic architectural style. Here you will find all tourist information to discover our destination. Close by, the historical old town, the vineyards and “Les Grangettes”, the largest natural reserve of Lake Geneva, invite you to a walk around.Intérieur Point i Villeneuve (MontreuxRiviera.com)Entrée Point i Villeneuve (MontreuxRiviera.com)Intérieur Point i Villeneuve (MontreuxRiviera.com)Villeneuve i Point (MontreuxRiviera.com)378.62716674805Jardin instinctifThe Jardin Instinctif is to be found in the heart of the Grangettes nature reserve, at the eastern end of Lake Geneva. An enchanting landscape of greenery interspersed with surprising constructions that its creator shapes from old scrap metal or pieces of wood eroded by water. The shapes of the plants, the colours of the flowers and the different shades of the foliage blend together to form a real spectacle. It is in the morning or evening that plants regale us with their most contrasting shades and their most refined perfumes... As there are no words to fully describe this garden’s splendour, a visit is the only way...
Admission is free, although there is a donations box at the exit for visitors who may wish to make a contribution towards the expenses involved in maintaining and developing the garden.Jardin instinctif (Maude Rion)Jardin instinctif (Maude Rion)Les Grangettes - Jardin instinctif (Maude Rion)374.08642578125The Grangettes Nature ReserveAt the foot of the Monts-d'Arvel and Le Grammont, near Villeneuve and Noville, Les Grangettes Nature Reserve is the last protected area on the shores of Lake Geneva. A paradise for nature lovers, it’s renowned for its unspoilt beauty.
Crouching behind bushes or reeds, visitors can admire a rich aquatic world. Here, if you’re patient, you can see egrets, kingfishers, beavers or a few migratory birds finding refuge in this unique habitat in Europe.
Starting from Villeneuve, there are three marked trails (also wheelchair accessible) through this huge reserve, including a 30 minute walk, a one and a half hour walk or 4 a hour walk for the more energetic. Visitors can also enjoy a trip in a solar-powered boat with Mr Jean-Marc Fivat, a well-known local ornithologist and photographer.Les Grangettes (Maude Rion)Les Grangettes - Jardin instinctif (Maude Rion)376.59020996094375.37924194336377.27685546875374.96560668945374.48577880859374.45318603516374.16168212891374.59729003906374.44110107422374.51400756836375.09677124023376.83572387695375.80017089844374.76153564453375.80017089844376.83572387695385.63427734375378.091796875379.58782958984377.01937866211378.20532226562387.28256225586385.15020751953391.62326049805388.54443359375379.10552978516375.95428466797384.40432739258387.40002441406382.89157104492387.27880859375386.84280395508380.12777709961376.64733886719380.12777709961372.05722045898373.34521484375372.61981201172382.43405151367377.10372924805379.49322509766377.06628417969378.65371704102374.15246582031374.50198364258374.71084594727374.29354858398377.12014770508392.3952331543391.4494934082373.04592895508375.34707641602373.32217407227374.89251708984374.72750854492372.11605834961376.58612060547373.8440246582377.52209472656379.14950561523377.83242797852377.01937866211379.58782958984382.06787109375384.95986938477379.09521484375375.09677124023374.51400756836374.44110107422375.48937988281375.50573730469377.01965332031375.56298828125377.03344726562