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Granges de Servette Museum
Chens-sur-Léman
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Plage de Tougues
PLAGE OMBRAGÉE PELOUSE + GALETS sur le Léman à Chens-sur-Léman (frontière genevoise). Arbres centenaires, ZONE BARBECUE aménagée, aires de jeux enfants. Restaurant du Port de Tougues (poissons du lac). Cadre nature côté Genève.
At a glance
Type
Shaded lawn + pebble beach - barbecue area
Access
Free access · Free
Price
Free
Lake
Lake Léman
Lifeguarded
Free swimming - lifeguard supervision to be confirmed by 2026 municipal order
Blue Flag 2026
NO
Duration
Half-day to full day
Best season
July - August (lifeguard supervision)
Parking
Depends on the beach - see details
Animals
Dogs banned (from 1 March each year)
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Partial (access via detour)
Town
Chens-sur-Léman
What is Plage de Tougues
The Plage de Tougues is a shaded lawn and pebble beach on Lake Geneva at Chens-sur-Léman (and not Anthy-sur-Léman, a common confusion), near the Swiss border. Century-old trees offer rare shade right at the water's edge, in a natural setting west of Thonon, on the way to Geneva.
The beach features a designated barbecue area (a rarity on Haute-Savoie beaches), children's playgrounds and picnic tables. The Restaurant du Port de Tougues nearby serves lake fish, making the beach a popular family stop for residents of the Bas-Chablais and the Greater Geneva area.
Lifeguards: unsupervised swimming - confirmation pending in the 2026 municipal order. 2026 summer prices: adult free, child free. Blue Flag 2026: no. Step-free access: partial.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Rue du Port, 74140 Chens-sur-Léman View on map
Coordinates
46.323° N · 6.26° E
Lake / Body of water
Lake Léman
Season
Free swimming - lifeguard supervision to be confirmed by 2026 municipal order
Hours
Hours of the Plage de Tougues: free access. Lifeguard supervision to be confirmed with the Chens-sur-Léman town hall (contradictory sources). Off-season: free unsupervised access. Verified on the official website on 24 May 2026 — subject to the 2026 municipal order.
Prices
2026 prices for the Plage de Tougues: Adult Free - Child Free - Free. Verified on 24 May 2026.
Booking
Generally free access - no booking needed for the Plage de Tougues. Official website chenssurleman.fr or phone +33 (0)4 50 94 04 23. Verified on 24 May 2026.
Blue Flag 2026
NOT labelled for 2026
Lifeguard supervision
Official lifeguard supervision by qualified lifeguards during the summer season. Season details: free swimming - lifeguard supervision to be confirmed by 2026 municipal order.
Parking
Parking for the Plage de Tougues: generally available (free or paid depending on the beach). Check signage on site.
Animals
Animals at the Plage de Tougues: Dogs banned (from 1 March each year)
Accessibility
Accessibility at the Plage de Tougues: Partial (access via detour). Verified on 24 May 2026.
Contact
Chens-sur-Léman town hall: +33 (0)4 50 94 04 23 - Official website chenssurleman.fr. Verified on 24 May 2026.
Access
How to get there
By car
Chens-sur-Léman (74140) - address Rue du Port, 74140 Chens-sur-Léman. Parking on site (free or paid depending on the beach). Check signage and parking meters during the high season in July-August.
Open in MapsPublic transport
Public transport to Chens-sur-Léman depending on the season. Léman Express + Haute-Savoie regional coaches. Check the line and timetables on monticket.haute-savoie.fr.
Open in MapsBy bike
Cycle access to the Plage de Tougues is possible depending on proximity to the Voie verte du Lac d'Annecy, the ViaRhôna EV17 or other greenways. Bike parking is often available on site.
Open in MapsWhen to visit
When to visit
The Plage de Tougues is best visited mainly during the summer season, free swimming - lifeguard supervision to be confirmed by 2026 municipal order. SHADED LAWN + PEBBLE BEACH on Léman at Chens-sur-Léman (Geneva border). Century-old trees, dedicated BARBECUE AREA, children's playgrounds. Restaurant du Port de Tougues (lake fish). Natural setting on the Geneva side.
Events : Swimming activities and water sports events at the Plage de Tougues during the 2026 summer season, according to the commune's schedule. Follow the official website chenssurleman.fr for news and the summer events calendar.
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Photos
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the Plage de Tougues?
The Plage de Tougues generally has free access - no booking needed. Official website: chenssurleman.fr. If the beach is fee-based, access is arranged at the entrance. Town hall phone: +33 (0)4 50 94 04 23.
What is the price of the Plage de Tougues in 2026?
2026 pricing for the Plage de Tougues: Adult Free. Child Free. Verified on 24 May 2026 on chenssurleman.fr - subject to municipal order.
What are the lifeguard supervision hours at the Plage de Tougues?
Lifeguard supervision at the Plage de Tougues: free access. Lifeguard supervision to be confirmed with the Chens-sur-Léman town hall. Season: free swimming - supervision to be confirmed. Verified on the official website on 24 May 2026 - subject to municipal order.
Is the Plage de Tougues accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Accessibility at the Plage de Tougues: Partial (access via detour). Check the precise conditions on site. Some beaches have a Tiralo (immersion wheelchair) - ask the lifeguards on duty.
Are animals allowed at the Plage de Tougues?
Animals at the Plage de Tougues: Dogs banned (from 1 March each year). Check the conditions on site before visiting. Most beaches in Haute-Savoie ban dogs during the summer season for hygiene reasons.
Does the Plage de Tougues hold the Blue Flag label?
Blue Flag for the Plage de Tougues: NO - not Blue Flag labelled for 2026 according to the official Teragir rankings. A recognised European swimming label for water quality and environment.
How do I get to the Plage de Tougues?
The Plage de Tougues is located at Chens-sur-Léman (74140) - Rue du Port, 74140 Chens-sur-Léman. Phone: +33 (0)4 50 94 04 23. Car access recommended, parking on site (free or paid depending on the beach).
What is the water quality at the Plage de Tougues?
Water quality at the Plage de Tougues: rated 'excellent' by ARS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (2023-2025). Highlight: SHADED LAWN + PEBBLE BEACH on Léman at Chens-sur-Léman. 2026 results published October 2026 on baignades.sante.gouv.fr.
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