THE MAGIC OF LAKE LEMAN | TF1 | Reportages

Formed by the tears of an angel, protector of a sunken treasure and keeper of important local wildlife, Lake Leman is a long way from giving up all its secrets. 150,000 years after it was formed, this crescent of water”, the biggest western lake, fascinates, attracts and protects the inhabitants of its regions… and of those around. For Lake Leman, nestling between France and Switzerland, covers 582 km² and its French shores extend to 53 km.Enough to attract ever-increasing numbers of those who love wide, open spaces. Sandrine, Nicolas and their two little daughters decided to take the plunge: they are going to settle on the shores of the lake to write a new page in their life as a family. They can rely upon the help and advice of others who are passionate about this natural gem: Jean-Marc is the sole guide in the Grangettes natural park. On the French side of Lake Leman, everybody knows “Les Cygnes” (The Swans) restaurant: it’s an institution. And for good reason: ever since 1938, the Plassat family has been offering fresh fish caught by themselves for lakeside dining. Jean-Luc, a former physiotherapist, decided to change his life and embark on a crazy project: a floating hotel, 17 meters long, 9 wide and weighing 22 tonnes. His catamaran one of the sights of Lake Leman!For 3 months we discover the treasures of the lake, told by those who love this hidden paradise, the men and women who live there, have moved there or who come just a few days for an unforgettable stay.”