I am a professional Tourist Guide, and have received my diploma from the University of Lyon, where I studied general History and History of Arts. I share my experience, knowledge and love of the area with people from all over the world including British people and north Americans.
I like to say:" everything can be considered cultural as long as we are curious ", it can be either visiting a church, roman ruins, medieval villages, or tasting local wines and cheeses. For many years, I have travelled the world as a guide or for my own interest and pleasure. Native from the area, my home is in Chamonix and I know the treasures of the valleys around like the back of my hand. You can be certain that I will show you only the Best of this magnificent part of the Alps.

Chamonix is in the centre of an authentic alpine culture. In France but nearby to Italy, and Switzerland together we can discover the whole area without covering to many kms. Take the time to have a look at the different photos you can find on my Internet site. You will be surprised by the beautiful places we have around: lakes, mountains, castles, medieval cities, abbeys, and historical place...

Do not hesitate: From Chamonix or from Annecy you can organise a combined culture and nature trip. You and yours clients will enjoy it.

A few examples:
Annecy: called the Venice of the Alps.
Situated by a beautiful lake, Annecy is a very ancient town, which became an important centre in early medieval times and developed along its canals. Visit of the charming old parts of the city with the castle, the old jails, the narrow passages and medieval streets.

Aosta in Italy, was founded during the roman period and you can admire evidence of this early time: a theatre, triumphal arch, and an impressive crypto-portico (underground galleries); the visit includes the cathedral with its 12th century mosaics and the Romanesque cloister of St Ours church, one of the most beautiful one in northern Italian Alps.

Visit of Chamonix, retracing the history of mountaineering in the Alps where including so many memories of the British or American people who came here during the 19th century. Visit of the Aiguille du Midi, the Mer de Glace at Montenvers: Among the most fascinating landscapes in the Mont Blanc range.

Visit of a farm where the owners will explain their way of life and share their experience. A very convivial cheese tasting can be offered.

Visit of Geneva situated on the largest lake in the western part of Europe: the Leman Lake. The old city and its cathedral, the medieval city hall explaining the rich history of this Swiss city .The well maintained gardens on the lake shore participates to the pleasant atmosphere of this attractive city.

There are so many other possibilities for an original and an inventive discovery.
Do not hesitate to contact me.
It will be my pleasure to help you.

Christine Boymond Lasserre