Tourist Office
01220 Divonne-les-Bains
France
0033/450 20 01 22
www.divonnelesbains.com
www.divonnelesbains.fr 
Fantastic park in center of town with lots of climbing frames and swings. Shady. Note: Pick-up some freshly baked crusty bread, a chunk of local cheese, some sun-ripened tomatoes, and some fresh or dried fruit at the Sunday morning farmer’s market and stroll over the the park for a picnic. Some of the shops that line the streets where the market is are open on Sunday morning until about 13h, so you might even be able to buy a picnic blanket and some sunblock too!
There is an active program of events throughout the Summer, many of which are free. Download this flyer to see the full list of exhibitions, concerts, performances and other events being organized this year.
— Casino de Divonne
Av. des Thermes
01220 Divonne-les-Bains
France
0033/450 40 34 00
Casino with roulette, blackjack, slot machines 10h-04h. Open year-round. Non-smoking Casino with a ventilated smoking room.
Note: Once a month there is a themed evening buffet. You must be age 18 with ID and dressed appropriately. Menu and à-la-carte too. Check the hotel (page 152) for the Sunday brunch en famille.
— Divonne Lakeside
Divonne lake is a hub of activity in the summer. At the very least, come and feed the ducks!
— Club Nautique de Divonne
Ecole de voile FFV
173, av. de la Plage
Port de Divonne
0033/450 20 06 40
http://cn.divonne.free.fr
Sailing and rowing club. Sailing and windsurfing lessons. Rent paddle boats, windsurf boards, boats, and kayaks.
—Cycle Track
There is a cycle track around the lake or you can hire rosalies (bicycle carts for 4-6 people) or mountain bikes (see Joy’s Club). 
— Divonne plage
Near av. des Alpes
France
0033/450 20 04 96
www.divonnelesbains.fr
Sandy beach on the Divonne lake. Small kiosk. Only cold water showers. Price: €2.20/adult, €1.10/children. Note: Beach access free with lifeguard and is open spring and autumn, but swimming allowed only in June through August. See page 98.
— Joy’s Club
Lac de Divonne
783, av. des Alpes
01220 Divonne-les-Bains
France
0033/450 20 14 12
Joy’s Club is open daily April through October. Activities are from 10h-23h. Outdoor playground.
◊ Bouncy Castles
◊ Bumper boats
◊ Mini-karting
Track for under age 6, and another for age 6-12.
◊ Mini-golf
18-hole course.
◊ Mountain bikes (VTT)
Rent bikes per hour or day.
◊ Quads
Rent a quad (4-wheeler) from age 7.
◊ Pizzeria
Open 12h-14h and 19h-21h June to August. April to October there is a snack bar. Shaded terrace.
◊ Rosalies
Bicycles for 3 or 4 people.
◊ Trampolines
Rent trampolines here.
— Farmer’s Market
Sunday mornings in the center of town. Note: Some shops are open from 10h-13h during the market. There is a small market on Friday mornings in front of where the Salle des Fêtes used to be, near the church.
— Forestland
Lac de Divonne
0033/450 20 53 94
www.forestland.net
From age 3 (child must weigh 15kg minimum). Climbing safely from tree to tree. Bouncy castle, puppet shows, trampoline, special events with story hours, treasure hunts, and more. Open April to October on Tuesday to Friday from 13h, weekends from 10h30. Call to check if weather is uncertain. See page 361.
— Hippodrome
0033/450 20 77 24
www.divonnelesbains.fr
Horse-track built in 1965 still runs today. Horses train daily. Races held July and August. Restaurant and bar on premises.
— Golf de l’hippodrome
A golf driving range and 9-hole pitch and putt right in the middle of the race course! Open daily from 9h30 until nightfall, except on race days. Golf clubs rental possible.
Price: €18.-/9-hole course. Membership available.
— Laser Game Outdoor
www.laser-game-outdoor.com/
New attraction in Divonne, near the lake, in the grounds of Forestland. Ideal for children from age 7 upwards, the game is played outdoors, much like Paintball, but is much less painful!
— Valvital Thermes
Espace Paul Vidart
273, av. des Thermes
01220 Divonne-les-Bains
France
0033/450 20 05 70
www.valvital.fr
See page 268. Thermal baths, aquagym, fitness classes, back-in-shape classes.
