Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Haute-Savoie

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Arrested Development The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxmQd44g1no

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Michelle David and the Gospel Session We remembered Michelle David's powerful voice from a festival in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux a few years ago. The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-LGqPKLIk

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Michelle David and the Gospel Session We remembered Michelle David's powerful voice from a festival in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux a few years ago. The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-LGqPKLIk

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. The Brooks The band with frontman Alan Prater brought a blend of soul and funk from Montréal to Bonneville. The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjXHQgFtg8w

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. The Brooks The band brought a blend of soul and funk from Montréal to Bonneville. The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjXHQgFtg8w

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Deluxe The band was a real surprise for me. Funky sound, great rhythm, great performance. Lili Boy is the band's charismatic front singer The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnzkZb75vwc

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Deluxe The band was a real surprise for me. Funky sound, great rhythm, great performance. Lili Boy is the band's charismatic front singer The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnzkZb75vwc

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Deluxe The band was a real surprise for me. Funky sound, great rhythm, great performance The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnzkZb75vwc

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Electric Mamba The sound of the night www.sinah-booking.com/video/electric-mamba-bande-de-bangui-live-aux-pleins-feux-festival-de-bonneville-2022

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Electro Deluxe I had seen Electro Deluxe with their charismatic singer James Copley a few years ago. Their powerful crossover jazz enthralled the Bonneville audience. The sound www.youtube.com/watch?v=67dAQvrv6BY

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Electro Deluxe I had seen Electro Deluxe with their charismatic singer James Copley a few years ago. Their powerful crossover jazz enthralled the Bonneville audience. The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT3n5WsgC18

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. Electro Deluxe I had seen Electro Deluxe with their charismatic singer James Copley a few years ago. Their powerful crossover jazz enthralled the Bonneville audience. The sound of the night www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT3n5WsgC18

Peter II of Savoy had a fortification built on a hill in the first half of the 13th century. His daughter Béatrice de Faucigny made it her residence and in 1262 endowed the adjacent town with privileges. In 1283, she gave the new town the name of Bonneville. Since some years, thanks to the association's volunteers the city is known for the "Plein feux Festival", a three-day funky festival in the city center. After a two-year absence due to Covid, 2022 marked the return of the festival. The festival has some strange mascots dancing in the neighborhood.

The suspension bridge ("Le vieux pont") spans over the river Rhone since 1838. I had passed Seyssel in 2008, when I hiked from Geneva to Conques.

The shores of the Lac du Bourget. The lakes in this area are known as "Europe's cleanest lakes" because of strict environmental regulations.

The "Gorges du Chéran", seen from the "Pont de l'Abîme" ("Bridge of the Abyss"), a suspension bridge that hangs over the chasm in a breathtaking height of 96 metres.

The "Pont de l'Abîme" ("Bridge of the Abyss") is hanging breathtaking 96 metres over the "Gorges du Chéran". It was built in 1887 (the year Eiffel startet "his tower" in Paris) by engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, who had revolutionesed the techniques of suspension bridges. After only one year of construction, the bridge was inaugurated in January 1888. First four horses pulled a 7000 kg cart across the bridge. After that the bridge got populated by the applauding crowd, shaking hands over the chasm.

The "Pont de l'Abîme" ("Bridge of the Abyss") is hanging breathtaking 96 metres over the "Gorges du Chéran". It was built in 1887 (the year Eiffel startet "his tower" in Paris) by engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, who had revolutionesed the techniques of suspension bridges. After only one year of construction, the bridge was inaugurated in January 1888. First four horses pulled a 7000 kg cart across the bridge. After that the bridge got populated by the applauding crowd, shaking hands over the chasm.