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  • Home
    • CERN Quick Links
    • About Us & Acknowledgements
    • Terms of Use
    • Places of Worship
  • what's on
    • Christmas Markets
    • For Kids
    • Nightlife >
      • Clubs
      • Pubs & Wine Bars
    • Ongoing Events
  • activities & travel
    • Exercise Classes, Pools & Walking
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Sightseeing & Travel >
      • France
      • Italy
      • Switzerland
    • Wine Tastings & Food Fairs
  • before you arrive
    • Arriving in Geneva
    • Medical Insurance & Paperwork
    • Packing Up
    • What to Bring
  • children
    • Activities with Children
    • Day Care
    • School
    • SpecialNeeds
  • culture
    • Theatre & Classical Music
    • Movies
    • History of Geneva
    • Historical Sites in Geneva
  • dining
    • Dining in Geneva
    • Dining in France
  • finance & legal
    • Banking
    • Taxes
    • US "Persons" - Banking & Taxes
  • health
    • Doctors & Dentists
    • Hospitals & Medical Centers
    • Insurance
    • Specialists, Medical Services & Pharmacies
    • Support, Advice & Coaching
  • housing & telephone
    • Long-term Rentals
    • Short-term Rentals
    • Care & Maintenance
    • Telephone & Internet
  • jobs & tips for spouses
    • Self Employment - Starting a Business
    • Tips for Spouses
    • Internships & Volunteers
    • Advice on Assimilation
  • language & education
    • Higher Education
  • news & information
  • shopping & services
    • Food Shopping
    • International & Seasonal Foods >
      • American Foods
    • Flea Markets, Outdoor Markets, Dept Stores & Malls
    • Second-Hand Shops
    • Services & Products
  • transportation & mobility
    • Importing vs. Buying a Car
    • Vehicle Registration >
      • Green Plates
    • Driver's License
    • Insurance
    • Renting & Leasing
    • Traffic Rules & Regulations
    • Public Transportation
  • visas & indentification
    • Permits
    • Canadian & US Citizens
    • Expat Children

sightseeing  &  travel


Traveling is a wonderful adventure. The varied terrain, architecture, languages, people and cultural experiences make it all worthwhile! Some of the travel benefits of the Geneva/Pays de Gex region are:
  • close proximity to many neighboring countries
  • incredible food, wine and culinary delights
  • skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering in the winter
  • hiking, mountain biking and touring in the summer
What's On - Visit our page often for up to date ideas on where to go and what to do

France
  • France - is the official tourism site of France
  • France for Visitors lists hotels in each region
  • Via Michelin - plan a vacation or find a restaurant
  • Michelin the Green Guide Burgundy Jura - an excellent guidebook - buy the English version at Amazon.fr.
  • Tourism – Pays de Gex
  • Train & Bus – buy tickets, get schedules, check for travel discounts and passes
  • Flights - see our Public Transportation page
  • Weather Forecasts 
  • ​Webcams and 123 CAM  – check the weather including ski slopes before heading out for the day

Switzerland
  • Geneva cultural and historical sites
  • Geneva Tourism and Convention Bureau lists the most popular activities in town
  • My Switzerland – best tourist site we've found on what to do, and where to stay in Switzerland
  • Budget hotels 
  • Glacier Express - leisurely travels through the pristine Swiss alps from Zermatt to Davos or St. Moritz
  • Train – buy tickets, get schedule, check for travel discounts and passes
  • Flights - see our Public Transportation page
  • Weather Forecast – check out the weather at Meteo Swiss before you go!
  • Webcams – this is fun - see the weather conditions as they happen

Travel Insurance
Touring Club Swiss (TCS) offers travel insurance that includes repatriation of cars, emergency medical repatriation and trip cancellation.
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