A day in Geneva?

[oblio]

Hi

On our trip to France later in the year we will be staying in Annecy for 3 nights. For one of the days we plan a day trip to Geneva.

I would be greatly obliged if I could get one or two suggestions of what to visit whilst there?

Thanks

Graham

[TISPKJ]

Hi Graham, depends what your after really.
I can recommend some places to eat and drink at normal money.
If your talking the tourist type thing not sure to be honest, a walk along the lake weather permiting is always very nice for a walk or you can do the boat trips around the lake as well.

[chandrew]

The little yellow boats that are part of the public transport system are a good alternative if you want to get on the water (and free if you have a day travel card).

I would have thought that the main day tourist trail would include the old town to the cathedral, the university old building / park and up towards the UN. If it rains the red cross museum is a sobering experience.

If you want cars then there are the usual porsche / ferrari / dealers plus Carugati who are the Swiss Pagani agents. Alternatively just go to Parking garage Mont Blanc.

[Sortie 10]

Consider going a little bit further along the lake to the towns of Nyon and Morges. I find them quite friendly and laid back, with great views along the lake and across to the Alps & Mont Blanc. Good food and it is nice to walk along the lakeside. The drive from Geneva along the "normal" road (non-autoroute) is quite pleasant and on a Sunday there is often quite a lot of automotive eye candy.

[TISPKJ]

Agreed, Nyon the far better option in my books as I hate towns anyway, we are just the other side with some nice spots along the lake for lunch etc.

[DJRC]

Nyon? Are you mad? Avoid the place like the plague, it has only one interesting feature and thats its little train. Hmm, I suppose you could argue it takes you out to the local Ferrari and Maser dealership, but thats about as far as it goes. The restaurant by the Merc dealer does a decent buffet lunch though.

Id stick around Annecy to be honest, stayed there before and its a lovely little town.

[UltimaCH]

DJRC said:

Nyon? Id stick around Annecy to be honest, stayed there before and its a lovely little town.

+1 Annecy is a real nice place.

[oblio]

Thanks all

We are staying in Annecy for 3 nights so will make sure to see plenty whilst there.

I will take on board your suggestions plus I have received some bumf through from the Geneva tourist board which will help

cheers

[v8250]

just seen your thread. am fortunate enough to visit annecy every 4-6 weeks. stay in and around annecy; it's a great place. if looking for other things to see and do...take lunch in talloires, buy some roblochon from the farming co-operative in thones [on left hand side as entering the village], go to la clusaz and le grand bornand, try a good lunch or supper at le foly lac des confins...or, if you like mountain walking and have your gear with you...pack a good picninc [cheese, bread, saucisson, wine, fruit] put your boots on and head over to the col des annes; it's an easy walk for a good few hours and very picturesque.

http://randos.blogspot.com/2006/07/col-des-anes-po...

[oblio]

v8250 said:

just seen your thread. am fortunate enough to visit annecy every 4-6 weeks. stay in and around annecy; it's a great place. if looking for other things to see and do...take lunch in talloires, buy some roblochon from the farming co-operative in thones [on left hand side as entering the village], go to la clusaz and le grand bornand, try a good lunch or supper at le foly lac des confins...or, if you like mountain walking and have your gear with you...pack a good picninc [cheese, bread, saucisson, wine, fruit] put your boots on and head over to the col des annes; it's an easy walk for a good few hours and very picturesque.

http://randos.blogspot.com/2006/07/col-des-anes-po...

Thanks for the tips - can't do the hiking unfortuantely due to mobility issues