Day trips, activities and favourite spots
Food Scene
Very nice French restaurant about 15 min. drive from the house. Be sure to leave some room for the impressive cheese selection at the end! Reservation required one or two days in advance.
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Restaurant Le Pré d'Antoine
15 Rte de Chez RadeletVery nice French restaurant about 15 min. drive from the house. Be sure to leave some room for the impressive cheese selection at the end! Reservation required one or two days in advance.
A lovely terrace overlooking the play area. Excellent service and seasonal menu.
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Golf Club Esery
28 All. du ChâteauA lovely terrace overlooking the play area. Excellent service and seasonal menu.
Personally I think those are the best pizzas in the area. The restaurant has a terrace on the back which is calm and good for casual dinning. Their burrata pizza
Ristorante-Pizzeria C'era Una Volta Restaurant italien Ambilly Annemasse
54 Rue de GenèvePersonally I think those are the best pizzas in the area. The restaurant has a terrace on the back which is calm and good for casual dinning. Their burrata pizza
One of the best places to try the "filets de perche" from lake Leman. It's just a 5 minute drive from the house, but it tends to get busy, I recommend booking in advance.
La Forge
3674 Route d'AnnemasseOne of the best places to try the "filets de perche" from lake Leman. It's just a 5 minute drive from the house, but it tends to get busy, I recommend booking in advance.
La Belotte
11 Chem. des PêcheursRestaurant with terrace on the lake front. Relaxing.
Great spot for lunch with a little lake breeze. Terrace on the lake, for drinks or dinner. Easy parking on the side of the road. Must book in advance!
Yacht Club de Genève
61 Quai de ColognyGreat spot for lunch with a little lake breeze. Terrace on the lake, for drinks or dinner. Easy parking on the side of the road. Must book in advance!
A hotel on a cliff overlooking Lavaux. Better known for it's iconic terrace. A great spot to have lunch if you're visiting Lavaux.
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Le Baron Tavernier
4 Rte de la CornicheA hotel on a cliff overlooking Lavaux. Better known for it's iconic terrace. A great spot to have lunch if you're visiting Lavaux.
Our favorite Sushi in Geneva. Authentic, high quality Japanse gastronomy. If you are looking for the best, this is the place. It's a small gastronomic restaurant, so it's better to book in advance. https://www.restaurant-nagomi.ch
Nagomi
47 Rue de ZurichOur favorite Sushi in Geneva. Authentic, high quality Japanse gastronomy. If you are looking for the best, this is the place. It's a small gastronomic restaurant, so it's better to book in advance. https://www.restaurant-nagomi.ch
All you can eat Asian and seafood buffet attractively priced. Great for groups or if can't get enough of wok and other Asian classics. All indoors, no terrace.
Restaurant Pacific
9 Rue René CassinAll you can eat Asian and seafood buffet attractively priced. Great for groups or if can't get enough of wok and other Asian classics. All indoors, no terrace.
if you love meat and you've never had it before, you should check it out. That sauce is a big blockbuster and the fries are excellent. They have improved service a lot lately. It's just a little heavy for dinner, so it's better for lunch. Be mindful that there's only one choice for main course! Consider profiteroles for dessert! ))
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Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
6 Rue Pierre-Fatioif you love meat and you've never had it before, you should check it out. That sauce is a big blockbuster and the fries are excellent. They have improved service a lot lately. It's just a little heavy for dinner, so it's better for lunch. Be mindful that there's only one choice for main course! Consider profiteroles for dessert! ))
The 20 (Le Vingt) is the restaurant at the Bossey Golf Club, a very nice spot for lunch or for dinner (on weekdays). It's only about 10 minutes drive from the house, easy parking, classy, but not posh at all, has nice gardens, good menu, quiet atmosphere and nice views. It's open every day, so it may be a good pick on sundays or mondays when other places are closed!
Genève Golf
50 Route de la Vieille-BâtieThe 20 (Le Vingt) is the restaurant at the Bossey Golf Club, a very nice spot for lunch or for dinner (on weekdays). It's only about 10 minutes drive from the house, easy parking, classy, but not posh at all, has nice gardens, good menu, quiet atmosphere and nice views. It's open every day, so it may be a good pick on sundays or mondays when other places are closed!
Sightseeing
Located at the top of Mount Salève, its a nice place to enjoy panoramic views of the Alps and Lake Leman and have a quick bite. About 15 min. drive from the house. Better call for a booking on peak days.
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L'Observatoire
8200 Rte des 3 LacsLocated at the top of Mount Salève, its a nice place to enjoy panoramic views of the Alps and Lake Leman and have a quick bite. About 15 min. drive from the house. Better call for a booking on peak days.
Just about 15 minutes drive from the house. A vantage point to see the Alps, the lake and Geneva. Particularly great at sunset.
Mont salève route
5461 Rte des 3 LacsJust about 15 minutes drive from the house. A vantage point to see the Alps, the lake and Geneva. Particularly great at sunset.
A medieval fortified city on the lake. About 40 minutes drive from the house. Easy to walk around and have dinner in one of the dozen or so restaurants within the walls.
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Yvoire
A medieval fortified city on the lake. About 40 minutes drive from the house. Easy to walk around and have dinner in one of the dozen or so restaurants within the walls.
As close to Mont-Blanc as most people can get. Climb to 3800 meters and walk around straight on the Alps. The whole experience takes about 3hours. Chamonix is also nice for a walk, so it's possible to spend a long half a day there. Chamonix is about 50 minutes highway drive from the house.
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Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiAs close to Mont-Blanc as most people can get. Climb to 3800 meters and walk around straight on the Alps. The whole experience takes about 3hours. Chamonix is also nice for a walk, so it's possible to spend a long half a day there. Chamonix is about 50 minutes highway drive from the house.
The Castle of Gruyeres is a favourite sightseeing spot in Switzerland. Home to the famous cheese, it's a cute medieval town with some restaurants and shops. There's also the Alien museum and café and a Tibet museum.
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Gruyeres Castle
8 Rue du ChâteauThe Castle of Gruyeres is a favourite sightseeing spot in Switzerland. Home to the famous cheese, it's a cute medieval town with some restaurants and shops. There's also the Alien museum and café and a Tibet museum.
Must visit for Alien fans. A bit creepy. Some ladies may enjoy the Tibet museum next door better.
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HR Giger Museum
Must visit for Alien fans. A bit creepy. Some ladies may enjoy the Tibet museum next door better.
One of the nicest and most affluent cities in France. Annecy has a lot of history and lends itself to a walking visit. Check also the lake tours.
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Annecy
One of the nicest and most affluent cities in France. Annecy has a lot of history and lends itself to a walking visit. Check also the lake tours.
Where half of the bottled water in the world comes from! ;) A balneary city sitting on the lake, about 45 min. drive from the house. If interested in the water, you can schedule a visit to the bottling plant.
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Évian-les-Bains
Where half of the bottled water in the world comes from! ;) A balneary city sitting on the lake, about 45 min. drive from the house. If interested in the water, you can schedule a visit to the bottling plant.
Impressive caves worth a visit. Make sure to go all the way and enjoy the lightshow. Can be combined with a tour at the nearby Chateau de Joux.
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Grottes de Vallorbe S.A.
1 Chemin de la RésurgenceImpressive caves worth a visit. Make sure to go all the way and enjoy the lightshow. Can be combined with a tour at the nearby Chateau de Joux.
Chateau de Joux
Route du ChâteauA full size medieval fortress.
A balneary city on one end of the Lake Geneva, the city hosts the famous Montreux Jazz Festival and has a nice lakefront walk to hang out.
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Montreux
A balneary city on one end of the Lake Geneva, the city hosts the famous Montreux Jazz Festival and has a nice lakefront walk to hang out.
Megève is a well know ski resort and a nice village. It's also nice in the summertime, there's a golf club and many nice shops and restaurants.
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Megève
Megève is a well know ski resort and a nice village. It's also nice in the summertime, there's a golf club and many nice shops and restaurants.
Nyon is a small lake village between Geneva and Lausanne. Great for a walk arounds its medieval streets and a quick visit to its chateau.
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Chateau de Nyon
5 Pl. du ChâteauNyon is a small lake village between Geneva and Lausanne. Great for a walk arounds its medieval streets and a quick visit to its chateau.
Neighborhoods
Geneva was a medieval fortified city, within its walls (demolished in the 1850's) lays the history of Calvinism and the banking dynasties that shaped the wealth of the city. Make sure to visit the "Maison Tavel" for a quick tour of the city's history.
Genève-Cité
Geneva was a medieval fortified city, within its walls (demolished in the 1850's) lays the history of Calvinism and the banking dynasties that shaped the wealth of the city. Make sure to visit the "Maison Tavel" for a quick tour of the city's history.
Ouchy is the lakefront neighbourhood of Lausanne. Walk around, have a look at the Olympic Museum, grab a drink at the Lausanne Palace!
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Ouchy
Ouchy is the lakefront neighbourhood of Lausanne. Walk around, have a look at the Olympic Museum, grab a drink at the Lausanne Palace!
Lavaux Vineyards are a Unesco site and one of the nicest sightseeing spots in the area. It's possible to hike around or drive through the vinorama.
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Lavaux-Oron District
Lavaux Vineyards are a Unesco site and one of the nicest sightseeing spots in the area. It's possible to hike around or drive through the vinorama.
Historic
A small museum that recaptures the history of Geneva. On the last floor there's an astonishing 3D map of the fortified Geneva before 1850's. Free entrance.
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Tavel House
6 Rue du Puits-Saint-PierreA small museum that recaptures the history of Geneva. On the last floor there's an astonishing 3D map of the fortified Geneva before 1850's. Free entrance.
Visit the United Nations building. Must book well in advance!!
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United Nations Office at Geneva
Palais des NationsVisit the United Nations building. Must book well in advance!!
A must for watch lovers, but also interesting to learn more about watchmaking and the science of timekeeping.
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Patek Philippe Museum
7 Rue des Vieux-GrenadiersA must for watch lovers, but also interesting to learn more about watchmaking and the science of timekeeping.
Sometimes it's open and it's possible to visit the accelerator. A good spot for science fans.
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CERN
1 Espl. des ParticulesSometimes it's open and it's possible to visit the accelerator. A good spot for science fans.
Hiking
This is one of the nicest trails in the area. It goes from Sixt-fer-a-Cheval, up to right across the Mont-Blanc. If you're into hiking, I recommend you check it out. https://www.randos-montblanc.com/en/hard-hikes/anterne.html
Chalets d'Anterne
This is one of the nicest trails in the area. It goes from Sixt-fer-a-Cheval, up to right across the Mont-Blanc. If you're into hiking, I recommend you check it out. https://www.randos-montblanc.com/en/hard-hikes/anterne.html
An amazing hiking/sightseeing spot. Trails are accesible by train or by car.
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Creux du Van
An amazing hiking/sightseeing spot. Trails are accesible by train or by car.
Refreshing paths along the river Areuse. The valley is also known for being home to the 70° green drink "Absinthe"
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Gorges de l'Areuse
9 Chem. des CléesRefreshing paths along the river Areuse. The valley is also known for being home to the 70° green drink "Absinthe"
Swimming / Lake
The surf club, you can have a bite, rent boards, book classes or just go for a swim.
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Tropical Corner
5 - 9 Quai de ColognyThe surf club, you can have a bite, rent boards, book classes or just go for a swim.
Genève, plage
5 Quai de ColognyGreeneries, pools. A good place to chill or go to swim.
A small plage in the city center. Good for a quick swim. Limited facilities.
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Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancA small plage in the city center. Good for a quick swim. Limited facilities.
If you have a boat driving permit and you are interested in renting a leisure motor boat for the day, I recommend Leman Loisirs.
Port Noir
Quai Gustave-AdorIf you have a boat driving permit and you are interested in renting a leisure motor boat for the day, I recommend Leman Loisirs.
If you're looking for a real sandy beach, Excenevex is the closest thing around. They also organize some beach parties in the summer. Good to combine with a visit to Yvoire.
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Plage d'Excenevex
If you're looking for a real sandy beach, Excenevex is the closest thing around. They also organize some beach parties in the summer. Good to combine with a visit to Yvoire.
Perfect place to relax. It's mostly three pool areas (including the rooftop pool area) but you can also book scrubbings and massages.
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Bain Bleu Hammam & Spa
5 Quai de ColognyPerfect place to relax. It's mostly three pool areas (including the rooftop pool area) but you can also book scrubbings and massages.
Intense
If you are looking for intense views and adrenaline rush, you can book a parachute jump (with instructor) at the nearby Annemasse airfield. Only 10 minutes from the house!
Aérodrome d'Annemasse
If you are looking for intense views and adrenaline rush, you can book a parachute jump (with instructor) at the nearby Annemasse airfield. Only 10 minutes from the house!
Perhaps a notch less intense, but still impressive nonetheless, you can book a tandem paraglide flight from Mount Saleve. ^^
Ecole de parapente du Salève. Salève Airlines.
167 Chem. de VerdunPerhaps a notch less intense, but still impressive nonetheless, you can book a tandem paraglide flight from Mount Saleve. ^^