Experience the Belle Époque on Lake Geneva
Century-old ships still in service
The eight Belle Époque steamships we are preserving are not mere museum pieces. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and restoration efforts, several of them continue to sail on Lake Geneva, transporting passengers on a truly unique experience. These century-old giants invite you on a journey back in time. The Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN) operates them daily: it is through them that you can book your cruise and board these living legends.
General Service Order (GSO) CGN timetable – NaviPlan timetable
Details of trips operated by CGN boats. Short-notice daily changes are published on the CGN website, under "Traffic Info".
Two partners, one common mission
To ensure that these century-old boats continue to sail, two actors work hand in hand, each in their area of expertise.
ABVL - The guardians of heritage
Our role is to finance the restoration and preservation of the Belle Époque fleet. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have invested nearly 40 million francs since 2002. We do not manage navigation or reservations: our mission is to safeguard these giants for future generations.
CGN - Your shipping company
The Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN) operates the fleet daily: schedules, tickets, cruises, and onboard events. You book your place and board with them. CGN keeps these boats running smoothly on Lake Geneva, day after day.
Help these boats continue their journey
If you can embark on these century-old ships today, it's thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors. Since 2002, nearly 40 million francs have been used to restore and maintain this fleet, unique in the world. But our mission continues: the "Simplon" and the " Helvétie They await their restoration, and the other boats require constant maintenance. Every donation allows these giants to continue sailing Lake Geneva for future generations.