Lake cruises depart from Geneva, or you could rent a boat or a pedalo. Alternatively you can swim in the lake when the water is calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Geneva on a shoestring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes, it\u2019s possible to spend a few days in Geneva without breaking the bank ! Here are a few low-budget activities that we can recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Les Bains de P\u00e2quis<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe \u00ab Bains de P\u00e2quis \u00bb are on the right bank of the lake. You can go for a swim here, have a drink or even try a fondue all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Rh\u00f4ne<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can go down the Rh\u00f4ne wearing a rubber ring or on an inflatable dinghy that you can hire on site. Let the Rh\u00f4ne river current carry you and take in the peaceful surroundings and nature. You start out at La Jonction, and there are several stops on the way. Make sure you check out the itinerary before you jump in though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe \u00ab Jardin Botanique \u00bb (botanical gardens)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe gardens and the conservatory, with fabulous greenhouses and wide open grassy areas, are a peaceful haven and ideal for a family stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLe Parc Challandes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nChallandes animal park provides free visits, where you can see lynx, monkeys, and a variety of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiscover the rich history of clockmaking in Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Geneva is the capital of luxury timepieces, so why not explore what the industry has to offer here. In the city centre you will come across some absolute gems of Swiss clock- and watchmaking in the many shop windows. You\u2019ll be able to admire watches by Rolex, Piguet, Omega, Logines, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Tissot and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Patek Philippe museum<\/a> walks you through the history of clockmaking. Adult tickets are 10 CHF, and give access to a large collection of timepieces from Geneva, Switzerland and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLa Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie<\/a> organises introductory workshops from time to time. Initium also provides different classes at different prices, so you can play at being an apprentice clockmaker for a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can visit the Franck Muller factory<\/a> on request. Just fill in the contact form on their website to book your slot. The guided tour will take you behind the scenes of how Swiss timepieces are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere history meets science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the lower part of Geneva\u2019s old town, head through the Bastions park where you will see the Mur des R\u00e9formateurs (Reformers\u2019 Wall) and giant chessboards. If you then walk up to the old town, you\u2019ll be able to admire St Pierre cathedral and stroll around the little streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many museums to visit, including the Mus\u00e9um d\u2019histoire naturelle (Natural History)<\/a>, le mus\u00e9e d\u2019arts et d\u2019histoire (arts and history)<\/a>, le Mus\u00e9e d\u2019ethnographie de Gen\u00e8ve (Geneva Ethnographic museum)<\/a> and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop tip: entry to most of the city\u2019s museums is free on the first Sunday of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Rh\u00f4ne<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can go down the Rh\u00f4ne wearing a rubber ring or on an inflatable dinghy that you can hire on site. Let the Rh\u00f4ne river current carry you and take in the peaceful surroundings and nature. You start out at La Jonction, and there are several stops on the way. Make sure you check out the itinerary before you jump in though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe \u00ab Jardin Botanique \u00bb (botanical gardens)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe gardens and the conservatory, with fabulous greenhouses and wide open grassy areas, are a peaceful haven and ideal for a family stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLe Parc Challandes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nChallandes animal park provides free visits, where you can see lynx, monkeys, and a variety of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiscover the rich history of clockmaking in Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Geneva is the capital of luxury timepieces, so why not explore what the industry has to offer here. In the city centre you will come across some absolute gems of Swiss clock- and watchmaking in the many shop windows. You\u2019ll be able to admire watches by Rolex, Piguet, Omega, Logines, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Tissot and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Patek Philippe museum<\/a> walks you through the history of clockmaking. Adult tickets are 10 CHF, and give access to a large collection of timepieces from Geneva, Switzerland and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLa Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie<\/a> organises introductory workshops from time to time. Initium also provides different classes at different prices, so you can play at being an apprentice clockmaker for a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can visit the Franck Muller factory<\/a> on request. Just fill in the contact form on their website to book your slot. The guided tour will take you behind the scenes of how Swiss timepieces are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere history meets science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the lower part of Geneva\u2019s old town, head through the Bastions park where you will see the Mur des R\u00e9formateurs (Reformers\u2019 Wall) and giant chessboards. If you then walk up to the old town, you\u2019ll be able to admire St Pierre cathedral and stroll around the little streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many museums to visit, including the Mus\u00e9um d\u2019histoire naturelle (Natural History)<\/a>, le mus\u00e9e d\u2019arts et d\u2019histoire (arts and history)<\/a>, le Mus\u00e9e d\u2019ethnographie de Gen\u00e8ve (Geneva Ethnographic museum)<\/a> and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop tip: entry to most of the city\u2019s museums is free on the first Sunday of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe \u00ab Jardin Botanique \u00bb (botanical gardens)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe gardens and the conservatory, with fabulous greenhouses and wide open grassy areas, are a peaceful haven and ideal for a family stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLe Parc Challandes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nChallandes animal park provides free visits, where you can see lynx, monkeys, and a variety of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiscover the rich history of clockmaking in Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Geneva is the capital of luxury timepieces, so why not explore what the industry has to offer here. In the city centre you will come across some absolute gems of Swiss clock- and watchmaking in the many shop windows. You\u2019ll be able to admire watches by Rolex, Piguet, Omega, Logines, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Tissot and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Patek Philippe museum<\/a> walks you through the history of clockmaking. Adult tickets are 10 CHF, and give access to a large collection of timepieces from Geneva, Switzerland and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLa Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie<\/a> organises introductory workshops from time to time. Initium also provides different classes at different prices, so you can play at being an apprentice clockmaker for a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can visit the Franck Muller factory<\/a> on request. Just fill in the contact form on their website to book your slot. The guided tour will take you behind the scenes of how Swiss timepieces are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere history meets science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the lower part of Geneva\u2019s old town, head through the Bastions park where you will see the Mur des R\u00e9formateurs (Reformers\u2019 Wall) and giant chessboards. If you then walk up to the old town, you\u2019ll be able to admire St Pierre cathedral and stroll around the little streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many museums to visit, including the Mus\u00e9um d\u2019histoire naturelle (Natural History)<\/a>, le mus\u00e9e d\u2019arts et d\u2019histoire (arts and history)<\/a>, le Mus\u00e9e d\u2019ethnographie de Gen\u00e8ve (Geneva Ethnographic museum)<\/a> and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop tip: entry to most of the city\u2019s museums is free on the first Sunday of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLe Parc Challandes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nChallandes animal park provides free visits, where you can see lynx, monkeys, and a variety of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiscover the rich history of clockmaking in Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Geneva is the capital of luxury timepieces, so why not explore what the industry has to offer here. In the city centre you will come across some absolute gems of Swiss clock- and watchmaking in the many shop windows. You\u2019ll be able to admire watches by Rolex, Piguet, Omega, Logines, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Tissot and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Patek Philippe museum<\/a> walks you through the history of clockmaking. Adult tickets are 10 CHF, and give access to a large collection of timepieces from Geneva, Switzerland and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLa Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie<\/a> organises introductory workshops from time to time. Initium also provides different classes at different prices, so you can play at being an apprentice clockmaker for a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can visit the Franck Muller factory<\/a> on request. Just fill in the contact form on their website to book your slot. The guided tour will take you behind the scenes of how Swiss timepieces are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere history meets science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the lower part of Geneva\u2019s old town, head through the Bastions park where you will see the Mur des R\u00e9formateurs (Reformers\u2019 Wall) and giant chessboards. If you then walk up to the old town, you\u2019ll be able to admire St Pierre cathedral and stroll around the little streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many museums to visit, including the Mus\u00e9um d\u2019histoire naturelle (Natural History)<\/a>, le mus\u00e9e d\u2019arts et d\u2019histoire (arts and history)<\/a>, le Mus\u00e9e d\u2019ethnographie de Gen\u00e8ve (Geneva Ethnographic museum)<\/a> and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop tip: entry to most of the city\u2019s museums is free on the first Sunday of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiscover the rich history of clockmaking in Geneva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Geneva is the capital of luxury timepieces, so why not explore what the industry has to offer here. In the city centre you will come across some absolute gems of Swiss clock- and watchmaking in the many shop windows. You\u2019ll be able to admire watches by Rolex, Piguet, Omega, Logines, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Tissot and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Patek Philippe museum<\/a> walks you through the history of clockmaking. Adult tickets are 10 CHF, and give access to a large collection of timepieces from Geneva, Switzerland and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie<\/a> organises introductory workshops from time to time. Initium also provides different classes at different prices, so you can play at being an apprentice clockmaker for a while!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can visit the Franck Muller factory<\/a> on request. Just fill in the contact form on their website to book your slot. The guided tour will take you behind the scenes of how Swiss timepieces are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the lower part of Geneva\u2019s old town, head through the Bastions park where you will see the Mur des R\u00e9formateurs (Reformers\u2019 Wall) and giant chessboards. If you then walk up to the old town, you\u2019ll be able to admire St Pierre cathedral and stroll around the little streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many museums to visit, including the Mus\u00e9um d\u2019histoire naturelle (Natural History)<\/a>, le mus\u00e9e d\u2019arts et d\u2019histoire (arts and history)<\/a>, le Mus\u00e9e d\u2019ethnographie de Gen\u00e8ve (Geneva Ethnographic museum)<\/a> and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top tip: entry to most of the city\u2019s museums is free on the first Sunday of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere history meets science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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