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Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune of France, in the northern part of the Haute-Savoie département, on the shores of Lake Geneva, opposite Lausanne, Switzerland. It has a population of about 7,300 people.
In July 1938, the Évian 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.
The town is home of Evian Mineral water, which makes up the foundation of the economy together with the Casino d'Evian, largest themed casino in Europe, and the Evian Royal Resort, favorite haunt of former French President François Mitterand.
Evian is also home to the new Hilton Evian-les-Bains. This new development adds value to the shores of the small town and attracts more tourism.
It is neighboor to Amphion-les-Bains, Thonon-les-Bains and the medieval city of Yvoire. The Eastern most end of Evian borders with St. Gingolph of Switzerland.
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