Scionzier is a flagship of the bar turning industry, but not only! If the city is the homeland of industry, it also has some very nice surprises in store. Between factories, shopping, nature and culture, come and discover the gems that only this city can offer you.
I say YES to Industry
The history of Scionzier , or Schonvy as the locals call it, is closely linked to that of the valley: once Carthusian territory, the town has become a hub of local industry, a source of pride for every self-respecting resident of Scionzier. It's no coincidence that the town hall is called the House of Industry and that the members of the town band are nicknamed "the Children of Industry"!
And A River Runs
The development of Scionzier is linked to water. Crossed by the river "Le Foron", the city has been able to use its hydraulic power to produce electricity and supply the machines that will be used in watchmaking and then bar turning.
In the 18th century, local peasants manufactured very small mechanical parts for Swiss watchmakers, thus allowing them to benefit from a supplementary income.
Thanks to these peasant-watchmakers, Scionzier became the queen of watchmaking. Then, at the end of the 19th century , production expanded beyond this area to include screw machining. This has nothing to do with low-cut dresses and lingerie: screw machining companies today produce parts for numerous sectors (aviation, automotive, telecommunications, medical) which they export worldwide.
Good Zik in stock
The Musiques en stock festival has been held in Scionzier since 2022. The elected officials have always been fond of the event and wanted to revive it, to the great delight of the Valley.
Always free and a talent scout, Musiques en stock brings together more than 20 festival-goers each year for 000 evenings in early July.
Discover the most politically engaged festival in the Arve Valley, which we had missed so much!
Yum the meringues!
Fancy a little treat? What could be better than a chocolate-coated whipped cream meringue from Grand bakery?
Fabrice fell into it when he was little: at 8 he spent all his time in Chonverot pastry shops learning the tips and tricks for making good sweet treats.
Today, with his partner Gwenaëlle, they are keen to make everything at home: from the flour to the kneading, everything is local. Their credo: to please people. And this even if they have to get up at two in the morning every day!
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