Geneva
Food and Drink
Great value Asian food in Ferney, usually really tasty.
CHINA THAI Ferney-Voltaire - Restaurant asiatique Pays de Gex
3 Grand' RueGreat value Asian food in Ferney, usually really tasty.
L'Azzurra
15 Grand' RueGreat value Pizza and wine in Ferney!
Le Patriarche
1 Rue de MeyrinProbably the prettiest place to sit outside for a drink in Ferney.
Just across the road - we really like the sushi from here, especially the ones with the freshly cooked tempura.
Kawasushi
67 Rue de VersoixJust across the road - we really like the sushi from here, especially the ones with the freshly cooked tempura.
The best value place to eat in central Geneva. They do a really good fondu made with sparkling wine, or a 15€ plat du jour which is usually delicious.
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Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancThe best value place to eat in central Geneva. They do a really good fondu made with sparkling wine, or a 15€ plat du jour which is usually delicious.
The coolest bar in Geneva, in my opinion. ps. I only go to places with great beer, so that's kind of limited!
La Taproom
13 Rue des GrottesThe coolest bar in Geneva, in my opinion. ps. I only go to places with great beer, so that's kind of limited!
Café du Soleil
Upmarket French food. Really expensive in the evening but good value fixed menu at lunchtime.
Relais de la Croix Blanche
Upmarket French food. Really expensive in the evening but good value fixed menu at lunchtime.
Beaches
Auberge Port Gitana
314 Rte de LausanneClosest beach - a good sized grassy area to sit, with lots of trees for shade.
A hidden place to swim - accessed through a tunnel under the road from a nearby park. Usually quieter than most. Floating and fixed platforms.
Les Bains de Saugy
348C Route de LausanneA hidden place to swim - accessed through a tunnel under the road from a nearby park. Usually quieter than most. Floating and fixed platforms.
Plage des Eaux-Vives
The biggest beach in Geneva.
Il-Park tal-Mon-Repos
Rue de LausanneUsually crowded, but a good place to swim.
Emblematic Places
Jonction de Rhône et de l’Arve
See the milky waters of the Arve mix with the clear Rhone.
You'll see it from most of Geneva, you don't really need to go looking for it!
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Il-Funtana tal-Ilma ta 'Ġinevra
Quai Gustave-AdorYou'll see it from most of Geneva, you don't really need to go looking for it!
Listen to "the rest is history" podcast episode about Calvin to get an unofficial audioguide to this place!
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Mur des Réformateurs
1 Prom. des BastionsListen to "the rest is history" podcast episode about Calvin to get an unofficial audioguide to this place!
Things to do
A posher and more expensive spa than bain de paquis.
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Bain Bleu Hammam & Spa
5 Quai de ColognyA posher and more expensive spa than bain de paquis.
As well as doing great food, this place also has a Sauna and steam room. You can jump in the lake to cool down. Take towels with you. 22 Chf to get in.
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Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancAs well as doing great food, this place also has a Sauna and steam room. You can jump in the lake to cool down. Take towels with you. 22 Chf to get in.
Places to Visit
Chamonix Centre
The home of mountaineering. Amazing views of Mont Blanc.
Go to the cheese factory to see how the Gruyere cheese is made. There is also a chocolate factory nearby with unlimited tasting!
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Gruyeres Castle
8 Rue du ChâteauGo to the cheese factory to see how the Gruyere cheese is made. There is also a chocolate factory nearby with unlimited tasting!