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Image bottom right © Genève Tourisme / Eric Rakotomalala DESTINATION Geneva Blue Islands flies to Geneva from Jersey with connections from Guernsey. Geneva has been referred to as the world's most compact metropolis as well as the ‘Peace Capital’. The city is located at the south-western end of Lake Geneva and is surrounded by two mountain chains, the Alps and the Jura. This is also a terrific cultural destination with over 30 museums, theatres, galleries and an opera house. HOTELS RESTAURANTS MANDARIN ORIENTAL, GENEVA With a setting that blends breathtaking mountain backdrops with stunning lakeside vistas and cobbled streets, Geneva is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Just minutes from the city’s major attractions, the Mandarin Oriental enjoys a fantastic location, stylish design and excellent restaurants. Situated on the right bank of the River Rhone, it enjoys a peaceful, yet central city-centre setting. The outstanding restaurants and cool, contemporary bar have made a significant gourmet contribution to Geneva’s dining scene. with Michelin starred contemporary Indian cuisine at Rasoi by Vineet, delicious Mediterranean dining and riverside views at Le Sud and modern tapas and cocktails at the atmospheric MO Bar. mandarinoriental.com/geneva HOTEL EDELWEISS Hotel Edelweiss provides a mountain experience in the heart of Geneva in the style of a genuine Swiss chalet… built practically on the lake side! The cosiness and comfortable furnishings of the 42 rooms and the presence of a business centre form an original and unique combination. The Edelweiss restaurant offers authentic Swiss cuisine and live folk music in an alpine environment and live music every evening. Discover the Alps in the heart of Geneva. Come to the Hotel Edelweiss and delight in the warmth of an authentic Swiss chalet. manotel.com/edelweiss UNIVERSAL CAFÉ The food is typical French from Terrine de Foie Gras to Escargots, from Tartare de Boeuf to Moules de Saint Jacques and from the Entrecôte to the Moelleux au Chocolat. COTTAGE CAFÉ Cottage Café is an authentic place for meticulous cuisine in a detailed decor and atmosphere run by Moroccan bors, Israeli raised Nicole Boder. RASOI BY VINEET As the first fine dining Indian restaurant in Geneva, Rasoi by Vineet offers a delectable one-Michelin starred journey into the world of contemporary Indian cuisine blending flavours and textures in a uniquely modern way. SOMETHING DIFFERENT PLAY A BIG GAME OF CHESS A former botanical garden and site of the first university in Geneva, tree lined Bastions Park is popular with students and abuzz with activity most hours of the day. A set of life size chess boards at the north end of the park attracts chess masters both young and old looking for a challenge. GENEVA EVENTS 13 SEPT-24 NOV. PABLO BRONSTEIN EXHIBITION. Through drawing, sculpture, video and performance, Pablo Bronstein pursues his interest in the links between classical architecture and contemporary urbanism, drawing his references from architectural history. Exhibition at Centre d'Art Contemporain. 2 OCT. ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN. The official tribute to Queen at Théâtre du Léman Genève. Listen to Bohemian Rhapsody, A kind of Magic, Under Pressure, I want to Break Free, We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions during a 2 hour show. 13 OCT. 22 ND MARCH OF HOPE. A charity walk along the Geneva Lakeside. Everyone taking part looks for sponsors who agree to contribute a certain sum for each kilometre walked. On the day of the walk, they are given a ‘passport’ which is stamped by volunteers at checkpoints set up at every kilometre as proof. The money that has been pledged is then collected from the sponsors and sent to Terre des Hommes Suisse, to finance development aid programs in India. 8-17 NOV. LES AUTOMNALES. A great festive and friendly event. Numerous entertainments, tasting, and in the evening: bars, lounges, music, dance. Geneva's autumn fair. 19-24 NOV. STOMP. Consisting of actors, dancers and percussionists, STOMP is a mix of rhythms, spectacular dances and humour, sharing with the audience the pleasure of ancestral rhythmic experimentation. At Théâtre du Léman Genève. AIRPORT INFO CHECK-IN. Opens 2 hours before departure & closes 40 mins before departure. TAXIS. There is a taxi stand just in front of the arrivals area. Fares between airport and city range from CHF 30 - to CHF 35. BUSES & TRAINS. Buses leave from the departure level. Bus 10 to Geneva city centre leaves every 10 minutes. Trains - 8 minutes to Geneva city centre. Tel: +4122 7177111 or see www.unireso.com. CAR HIRE. In the main terminal, the car hire desks are just across from arrivals. PARKING. Covered long term and open air short term parking available at the airport. First 10 mins free. For more information, Tel: +4122 717 70. www.gva.ch RASOI BY VINEET STOMP Image top © www.thinkstock.com/iStockphoto
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DESTINATION
Geneva
Blue Islands flies to Geneva from Jersey with connections from Guernsey.
Geneva has been referred to as the world's most compact metropolis as well as the ‘Peace Capital’. The city is located at the south-western end of Lake Geneva and is surrounded by two mountain chains, the Alps and the Jura.
This is also a terrific cultural destination with over 30 museums, theatres, galleries and an opera house.
HOTELS RESTAURANTS
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, GENEVA
With a setting that blends breathtaking mountain backdrops with stunning lakeside vistas and cobbled streets, Geneva is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Just minutes from the city’s major attractions, the Mandarin Oriental enjoys a fantastic location, stylish design and excellent restaurants.
Situated on the right bank of the River Rhone, it enjoys a peaceful, yet central city-centre setting. The outstanding restaurants and cool, contemporary bar have made a significant gourmet contribution to Geneva’s dining scene. with Michelin starred contemporary Indian cuisine at Rasoi by Vineet, delicious Mediterranean dining and riverside views at Le Sud and modern tapas and cocktails at the atmospheric MO Bar.
mandarinoriental.com/geneva
HOTEL EDELWEISS
Hotel Edelweiss provides a mountain experience in the heart of Geneva in the style of a genuine Swiss chalet… built practically on the lake side! The cosiness and comfortable furnishings of the 42 rooms and the presence of a business centre form an original and unique combination.
The Edelweiss restaurant offers authentic Swiss cuisine and live folk music in an alpine environment and live music every evening.
Discover the Alps in the heart of Geneva. Come to the Hotel Edelweiss and delight in the warmth of an authentic Swiss chalet.
manotel.com/edelweiss
UNIVERSAL CAFÉ
The food is typical French from Terrine de Foie Gras to Escargots, from Tartare de Boeuf to Moules de Saint Jacques and from the Entrecôte to the Moelleux au Chocolat.
COTTAGE CAFÉ
Cottage Café is an authentic place for meticulous cuisine in a detailed decor and atmosphere run by Moroccan bors, Israeli raised Nicole Boder.
RASOI BY VINEET
As the first fine dining Indian restaurant in Geneva, Rasoi by Vineet offers a delectable one-Michelin starred journey into the world of contemporary Indian cuisine blending flavours and textures in a uniquely modern way.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT PLAY A BIG GAME OF CHESS
A former botanical garden and site of the first university in Geneva, tree lined Bastions Park is popular with students and abuzz with activity most hours of the day. A set of life size chess boards at the north end of the park attracts chess masters both young and old looking for a challenge.
GEN
EVA
EVENTS 13 SEPT-24 NOV. PABLO BRONSTEIN EXHIBITION.
Through drawing, sculpture, video and performance, Pablo Bronstein
pursues his interest in the links between classical architecture and
contemporary urbanism, drawing his references from architectural history.
Exhibition at Centre d'Art Contemporain.
2 OCT. ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN.
The official tribute to Queen at Théâtre du Léman Genève. Listen to
Bohemian Rhapsody, A kind of Magic, Under Pressure, I want to Break Free,
We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions during a 2 hour show.
13 OCT. 22ND MARCH OF HOPE.
A charity walk along the Geneva Lakeside. Everyone taking part looks for
sponsors who agree to contribute a certain sum for each kilometre walked.
On the day of the walk, they are given a ‘passport’ which is stamped by
volunteers at checkpoints set up at every kilometre as proof. The money
that has been pledged is then collected from the sponsors and sent to
Terre des Hommes Suisse, to finance development aid programs in India.
8-17 NOV. LES AUTOMNALES.
A great festive and friendly event. Numerous entertainments, tasting,
and in the evening: bars, lounges, music, dance. Geneva's autumn fair.
19-24 NOV. STOMP.
Consisting of actors, dancers and percussionists, STOMP is a mix of
rhythms, spectacular dances and humour, sharing with the audience
the pleasure of ancestral rhythmic experimentation. At Théâtre du
Léman Genève.
AIRPORT INFOCHECK-IN. Opens 2 hours before departure & closes 40 mins before departure.
TAXIS. There is a taxi stand just in front of the arrivals area. Fares between airport and city range from CHF 30 - to CHF 35.
BUSES & TRAINS. Buses leave from the departure level. Bus 10 to Geneva city centre leaves every 10 minutes. Trains - 8 minutes to Geneva city centre. Tel: +4122 7177111 or see www.unireso.com.
CAR HIRE. In the main terminal, the car hire desks are just across from arrivals.
PARKING. Covered long term and open air short term parking available at the airport. First 10 mins free. For more information, Tel: +4122 717 70.
www.gva.ch
RASOI BY VINEET
STOMP
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