Fishing port of Rives

  • Fishing port
  • Water sports
Elevation : 372m
Port de Rives, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains

Description

Explore the picturesque fishing port with its nets drying in the sun and its colorful fishing huts, some of which are still occupied by professional fishermen
A fishing port… in Thonon-les-Bains? As witnesses to a rich history of fishing on the shores of Lake Geneva, a few professional fishermen are still active today at the Port of Thonon… From the picturesque fishing huts in their village of Rives, they set out with their nets and traps to fish the vast waters of Lake Geneva. They “head out” daily to check their traps and return to the harbor with their catch: féras (whitefish), perch, trout, Arctic char, burbot, crayfish...

Services

Toilets
Car park
Animals accepted

Rates

Free access.
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Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Fishing port of Rives
Elevation : 372m
Port de Rives, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
  • Close to pleasure port
Updated on 21 August 2026 at 12:41
by SPL DESTINATION THONON
(Offer identifier : 7958479)
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