It's a crisp Autumn day as I'm cycling 40 miles that'll take me through three spa towns. In English "les-Bains" translates to "the baths". I've visited each town on numerous occasions and posted photos on my blog.
The flowers in Thonon-les-Bains (population 35,000) main square are full of fall colors.
Even the flowers hanging from Thonon's city hall has gotten into the fall color scheme.
Several Thonon roundabouts continue the fall theme. See those brown cabins? Though it's mid-November work has begun to transform the lakefront park into a Christmas fair.
Whoa, I'm at Evian-les-Bains lakefront and this guy looks pretty spooky.
Closer look.
Halloween was several weeks ago but Evian (population 9,000) has yet to take down its displays.
Same picture but closer-up.
I don't know what this guy is holding. Some kind of weapon?
There's a plaque attached to the foot. I bet this artist also did the spooky guy on the boat. Amazing what was done using driftwood.
View down to Evian's lakefront.
This is Evian's town hall and it's an absolute beauty. Built in 1896 the villa was originally the summer home of Antoine Lumiere, who became wealthy by inventing photographic plates. His sons, Louis and Auguste, are the inventors of cinema.
The town of Evian bought Antoine Lumiere's place in 1927. Check out the stunning side entrance to the building.
I always make a stop at this patisserie in Divonne-les-Bains (population 10,000).
Case full go goodies.
Lots of breads
I was eyeing the cakes but didn't think one would fit into my saddlebags.
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