The West Shore is made up of seven municipalities: Duingt, Entrevernes, La-Chapelle-Saint-Maurice, Leschaux, Saint-Eustache, Saint-Jorioz and Sévrier. They form our territory, one where we operate everywhere, even though our activity is mainly centred on the two "heavyweights" in terms of population (and consequently housing), Sévrier and Saint-Jorioz, which follow one another along a route that has existed since Late Antiquity. Both benefit from the amenities that make life practical, pleasant and safe.
An exceptional setting: Saint-Jorioz (5,738 inhabitants) is a natural amphitheatre, made up of a town centre and eleven hamlets tiered along the Semnoz massif and Mont Taillefer, fronted by a small "coastal" plain that extends into the sparkling mirror of the lake, a place of every harmony of light. Its crescent-shaped harbour is the largest on the lake (with 368 mooring rings). Its beach is also the largest: 200 m long by 100 m deep, made of imported yellow sand.
A wide range of sports can be practised, summer and winter alike: hunting, fishing, rowing, sailing, water-skiing, tennis, swimming, diving, hiking, skiing, sledging and horse riding, as well as all team sports.
Amenities: The shopkeepers' association (StJoEco) brings together more than 40 members (including a supermarket with drive-through order pickup) covering trades such as food, real estate, fashion, beauty, home decor, dining, hospitality, wellness, leisure, automotive, two-wheelers, services and pet care.
Four farmers and ten industrial businesses also operate in the municipality. There is, of course, a nursery school and a primary school. The Jean-Monnet middle school welcomes pupils from Saint-Jorioz and neighbouring towns. A day-care centre, les Petits Lutins, looks after the youngest children all day, and La Ribambelle offers a childcare service before and after school hours.
The municipality has: 4 dental practices, 3 medical practices, 3 nursing practices, 1 medical laboratory, 9 physiotherapists, 7 osteopaths, 4 speech therapists, 3 psychologists, 1 midwife, as well as hospital and home care services.
The bus line connecting Annecy to Albertville has ten stops in Saint-Jorioz, which is also crossed by a cycle path leading to Ugine in one direction and Annecy in the other.
Public services: Town hall and post office, of course. The gendarmerie, municipal police and the fire and rescue first-response centre ensure the safety and peace of mind of the residents of Saint-Jorioz.
Points of interest: The Maison de Pays du Laudon is a restored 19th-century farmhouse. It reflects the municipality's agricultural past, displaying everyday objects from the 19th century.
The Criq Parc leisure park features huge zip lines, treehouses, a trampoline, and more.
For more information: www.saint-jorioz.fr