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Bonne

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Municipality of Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region, Bonne takes place about forty kilometers from Annecy and its lake, in the heart of the Greater Geneva agglomeration. Crossed by the Menoge, it is also located not far from Nangy, Juvigny and Contamine-sur-Arve.

Occupied since prehistoric times, the territory of Bonne has known over the centuries an important military history, seeing the Genevans, the Bernese and the French clash at different times. Really created in the course of the thirteenth century, the town then continued to develop despite the tragedies of history like the wars of religion which made Bonne the scene of bloody battles in the sixteenth century.

Located between 496 and 1303 meters above sea level, the municipality of Bonne continues to attract the interest of passing visitors today because of its rich natural heritage and its proximity to Switzerland.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBonne
Postcode74380
Latitude46.1681830 (N 46° 10’ 5”)
Longitude6.3199920 (E 6° 19’ 12”)
AltitudeFrom 459m to 1280m
Surface area8.58 km²
Population3392 inhabitants
Density395 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (44 km, 33 min)
Insee code74040
IntercommunalityCA Annemasse-Les Voirons-Agglomération
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Nangy2.8 km (7 min)
Cranves-Sales3.7 km (5 min)
Fillinges3.9 km (7 min)
Lucinges4.4 km (7 min)
Contamine-sur-Arve5.6 km (9 min)
Marcellaz5.6 km (10 min)
Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame5.7 km (10 min)
Vétraz-Monthoux6.9 km (11 min)
Juvigny7.8 km (11 min)
Scientrier7.9 km (11 min)
Peillonnex8 km (14 min)
Annemasse8.1 km (13 min)
Ville-la-Grand8.3 km (15 min)
Arenthon8.5 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the 12th century, the Church of St. Nicholas is one of the most beautiful monuments in the city of Bonne. Replaced by a new building in the 15th century, on the site of the old castle, it still reveals some architectural elements of the original building with in particular its choir with cul-de-lamps on the pillars. The church also has an enlarged nave and a 16th century bell tower.

While strolling in the city, you will also be able to admire the ruins of the old castle of Bonne, a fortified castle of the 13th century, the castle of Lucinges of the 15th century, the castle of Charniaz, an old fortified house or still the stronghold of Loëx. This former feudal castle listed in the Historic Monuments consists of two square buildings, as well as a round tower and a square tower.

Do not miss either the oratory of Pralère. The highest point in the city, it takes place at an altitude of 1303 meters and offers a unique view of the surroundings.

Many hiking trails are also available, especially at the foot of the Voirons, and it is also possible to indulge in fishing in the Menoge, a pleasant trout river located just below the town of Bonne.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Friday at the end of the afternoon.

Photos

Fleurie - Bonne
Fleurie - Bonne
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
CrazySchool - Cultural and educational leisure park
Entertainment25 € Cranves-Sales (3.6 km)
Canyoning in Haute-Savoie
Sports sensations45 € to 60 € Viuz-en-Sallaz (7.4 km)
Hike in Scotland
Nature and the great outdoors850 € Monnetier-Mornex (9.1 km)
Dog sled outing
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Mont-Saxonnex (18.6 km)
Water skiing on Lake Geneva
Sports sensations40 € Sciez (19.9 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mijouet circuit through the woods of Juffly
HikeEasy1:30Fillinges (2 km)
From the Senoche wine estate to Pierre à Martin
HikeEasy1:30Ballaison (14.3 km)
Tour de Haute Pointe
HikeIntermediate4:50Mieussy (17.7 km)
Mont Ouzon
HikeIntermediate2:45Le Biot (28 km)
Circuit The low mountains of the Pays de Gex
HikeIntermediate4:45Péron (30 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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