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Designed by Turinese architects

Tour Carouge

Explore the charming village of Carouge, a municipality in the Canton of Geneva. The village was established in 1754, when it was granted to the Kingdom of Sardinia. The King of Sardinia ordered it to be built, to compete with Geneva. The village was designed by Turinese architects, around an axis planted with trees (the Place du Marché) and low houses with galleries in the rear, opening out onto gardens.

Here, you’ll experience a unique, Mediterranean atmosphere. Expect bustling streets and shaded squares alongside trendy designer and antique shops, restaurants and bistros. Visitors to Carouge are sure to encounter a warm and friendly ambience.

Discover Geneva

Fish for your supper

Enjoy an early morning or late afternoon fishing excursion on Lac Léman. You’ll be led by an experienced and knowledgeable local fisherman to the best spots on the lake to try your hand at angling. Should you manage to catch some fish, you'll sample your catch of the day as part of a meal cooked by our skilled Executive Chef, Alexandre Cardiga, presented in Windows Restaurant.

Take a tuk tuk tour

Discover the beauty of the lake shores and the explore Old Town by tuk tuk. You’ll encounter the amazing colours of the lake, breathtaking mountain vistas and Geneva’s impressive ancient Old Town, featuring sloping cobblestone streets and winding alleyways.

Craft your own

Watch or jewellery piece

Live your passion for watches by crafting your own watch within a one day watchmaking workshop. If watches aren’t for you, let your imagination run wild as you bring your own jewellery piece to life. You’ll meet with a professional jewellery designer to create your unique jewellery creation, which can be delivered to you within a few weeks’ time.

Cruise Lake Geneva

Step onboard a traditional Swiss boat and enjoy a tour of Geneva’s surroundings from the water. Make a day of it and take the boat to explore the charming French towns and villages that sit beside the lake.

Take a private boat tour

Take the itinerary into your own hands on a private boat tour on Lake Geneva. Cruise the shores of the Lake, take in its amazing landscapes and colors, take part in some watersports or enjoy an afternoon picnic as you watch the sunset cast its golden spell.

French daytrips from Geneva

Chamonix

A visit the roof of Europe - the majestic Mont Blanc - is a must. Located around an hour from Geneva, Chamonix is a bustling French mountain town that’s well worth a visit. Don’t miss the wonderful view of the glaciers after a ride on the Mer de Glace, a well-known mountain train. We also recommend a journey on the famous cable car to Aiguille du Midi.

Yvoire

From spring to autumn, don’t miss the opportunity to take a daytrip to Yvoire. Located 45 minutes by car from Geneva, Yvoire is a wonderful medieval town in the French district. Known as one of the most beautiful villages in France, don’t miss Yvoire’s Garden of Five Senses, artisinal shops, and panoramic restaurants on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Annecy

Annecy is the charming capital of the French Haute-Savoie and is considered the Venice of the Alps. Its medieval old town is very well preserved, with its cobblestone streets, colourful houses and winding canals.  Don’t miss the Old Prison in the Palais de l’Isle, hosting some noteworthy temporary and permanent exhibitions. After a detour to Lake Annecy, which offers wonderful views of the surroundings, take a lift to visit the castle holding great collections of geology and archaeology. 

Swiss daytrips from Geneva

Glacier 3000

Discover the unique mountain landscape of Glacier 3000, located one hour and 40 minutes by car from Geneva. Take a 15-minute cable car ride and discover the stunning views of the area. Those who are brave enough can venture across the famous suspension bridge, Peak Walk by Tissot. There's also the opportunity to go tobogganing year-round, experience the highest alpine coaster in the world, zip down a bobsleigh track, ride on the Snow Bus over perpetual ice, or experience a dog sled ride.

Riviera cities

The cities of Lausanne and Montreux are very nice to visit, and are known as some of Switzerland's most beautiful places. Noteworthy sights include the Swiss Riviera landscapes, the Lavaux and its terraced vineyards and the Castle and Fortress of Le Château de Chillon.

Gruyères

Enjoy a day tour to Gruyères, a beautiful medieval town and castle, located one hour and a half drive from Geneva. Here, you’ll enjoy Switzerland through a foodie lens as you visit the Cailler chocolate factory, and sample delicious local cheese and wine.