Geneva Travel Guide
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Located at the extreme south-western corner of Switzerland, Geneva is surrounded by French territory. Its location, on the banks of Lake Leman between the Alps and the Jura mountains, provides a dramatic landscape and allows easy access to ski runs, vineyards, spas, and historic towns. Geneva is compact and easily explored on foot. It is also … Read Geneva introduction
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Parc des Bastions
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The Genevese are particularly fond of the Promenade des Bastions, previously a botanical garden. Amble through the gates and you will come across the giant chess boards where you may either watch or challenge a colourful crowd of …
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues
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The Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues first opened its doors on Mayday 1834. It overlooks the Ile Rousseau and the beautiful Jet d'eau. The rooms have …
Cinecitta
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Cinecitta is a popular and quite elegant Italian restaurant where it is often difficult to get a table. Classical decor. The popular covered terrace overlooking the street is the place to be - it is much livelier than the rest of the …
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Geneva, to many, can seem rather pricey. For example to orange juices in a restaurant cost the princely sum of £10 one evening... but shop around and there are plenty of places charging more sensible ... more
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Introduction
Nope, Geneva is not Switzerland's capital, despite what many think. This chic, sleek, cosmopolitan lakeside city is, in fact, only Switzerland's third-largest city and has an overwhelmingly international feel: more than 40% of the population is from elsewhere.
Not to miss
Patek Phillipe Museum Like to watch? This extensive collection shows off the precision art and elaborate decoration involved in the making of quality time-pieces. The watches on show date as far back as the 16th century and were mostly assembled in Geneva or elsewhere in Switzerland. …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 178400 Area : 282km² Longitude / Latitude : 6.134 / 46.202 Currency : Swiss Franc (CHF) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Geneva International Airport is an important transport hub and has frequent connections to every major European city and many other cities worldwide. Trains run to most Swiss towns including Zürich (3hrs) and Interlaken (3hrs). There are regular international trains …
History
Recent History Global economic hiccups hitting Geneva's banking and tourism sectors in the late 1990s spurred the canton's politicians to direct more energy into promoting hi-tech industries such as biotechnology and telecommunications, thereby modernising an economy that had long …
Weather
Outside of mid-August to late October, when the weather is settled, Geneva's alpine climate can vary enormously. July brings hot weather, January very cold weather and September plentiful rain. Summary of average yearly weather data for Geneva Low temp (°C) High temp (°C) …
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Overview
Resting on the southwestern tip of Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), Geneva is the cosmopolitan, graceful soul of Switzerland's French-speaking territory, a high-profile crossroads of wealth, influence, and cultures from around the world. Rolls-Royces purr past manicured promenades, and grand …
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