- Évian-les-Bains
Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune of
France , in the northern part of theHaute-Savoie "département", on the shores ofLake Geneva (aka Lac Léman), oppositeLausanne ,Switzerland . It has apopulation of about 7,300 people.In July
1938 , theÉvian Conference was convened there to discuss the problem ofJewish refugees . OnMarch 18 1962 , theÉvian Accords were signed there. OnJune 1 ,2003 theG8 began its 29th summit meeting in Évian.The town is home of
Evian Mineral water , which makes up the foundation of the economy together with theCasino d'Evian , largest themedcasino in Europe,Fact|date=September 2008 and theEvian Royal Resort , favorite holiday destination of former French PresidentFrançois Mitterand .Fact|date=September 2008External links
* [http://www.eviantourism.com/english.html Evian Tourism]
* [http://www.g8.fr/evian/index.html G8 meeting in Évian]
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