Évian-les-Bains
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Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune of France, in the Haute-Savoie département. It has a population of about 7,300 people.
Geography
Évian is located in the northern part of the département, on the shores of Lake Geneva, opposite to Lausanne, Switzerland.Economy
Miscellaneous
- In July 1938, the Evian Conference was convened there to discuss the problem of Jewish refugees.
- On March 18, 1962, the Évian Accords were signed there.
- On June 1, 2003 the G8 began its 29th summit meeting in Évian.
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