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Essentials Guide EXPERIENCE EUROPE’S FINEST DESTINATION GENEVA BB ESSENTIALS GUIDE geneve.com / EXPLORE THE CITY’S DIVERSE ANDWith its prime FUN location on EXPERIENCES the banks of Lake Geneva, the city provides breathtaking views and serves as the ideal starting point to the Alps. Geneva is renowned as the cradle of / THE ESSENTIALS luxury watchmaking and the place with the most exclusive boutiques. Playing an important humanitarian role, the “Peace Capital” is also the meeting place of the world's business leaders. Geneva is more fun than you can imagine! The vibrant cultural life and world-class events of this cosmopolitan boutique town offer experiences to cherish forever. 1 The best starting point to the Alps, Geneva is located only 1 hour away from Mont-Blanc, Europe's highest mountain at 4,810 m (15,776 ft) 2 The birthplace of Haute Horlogerie and the world centre of luxury watchmaking which showcases the world's best watchmaking manufacturers 3 Capital of Peace & Freedom the international city is home to the UN European Headquarters and the birthplace of the Red Cross 4 The city offers a vibrant cultural life with its unique museums, world-acclaimed events and the Bains district dedicated to contemporary art / CHECK OUR ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS IN GENEVA 5 A gourmet paradise Go online to explore all the latest events, news where local delicacies, top quality and activities, get inspired and find everything you products and haute cuisine co-exist need for a visit to Geneva in 7 different languages. in the city's 60 award-winning restaurants ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, PORTUGUESE, CHINESE, SPANISH, GERMAN AND FRENCH GENEVE.COM / GENEVATOURISM.CN 6 A world center for scientists and innovators where CERN, the birthplace of the World Wide Web is located and / GenevaTourism / GeneveTourisme 19 Nobel prizes have been awarded / GenevaTourism / GenevaTourism/ GenevaTourism 日内瓦旅游局 / GenevaTourismar 7 50 verdant parks and gardens in proximity to the lake make the city a revitalising well-being / GeneveTourisme GenevaTourism 日内瓦旅游局 oasis where the quality of life / GenevaTourismar is a priority 2 3 / JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF GENEVA EXPERTS / PLAY & BECOME A GENEVA EXPERT! 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Sissy, Empress of Austria and Hungary More than 30 Genevan winemakers only make white wine Mary Tudor More than 50 Wine produced in Geneva is solely organic Marie Antoinette More than 100 It is Switzerland’s 3rd biggest producer Catherine de Medici More than 20 Geneva doesn’t produce wine 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 Destination Geneva http://devgenevetourisme.challengemonitor.net/#modal-open / GET CERTIFIED Once you have successfully completed the three modules, you will receive by email your personal HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE DESTINATION certificate « Geneva Expert » GENEVA 20 9 PROGRAMME. 5.08.209 This online platform allows you to become an expert on Geneva and meet all the expectations of your clients. Expand your knowledge and discover all that Geneva has to offer through four modules: 1 sur 1 20.11.2018 à 15:53 / CHANCE TO WIN AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP TO GENEVA 4 nights for 2 people in a 5 star Geneva hotel + A return flight for 2 people* 1 2 3 4 + A gourmet dinner for 2 people + Two Geneva Pass (72 hours) / Welcome to Geneva / Top activities / Premium Travel / I Love Switzerland Begin your journey Discover Geneva's Find out all there Discover the must-do PLAY AND SHARE THE LINK WITH in Geneva and essential experiences is to know about experiences for Swiss ALL YOUR COLLEAGUES Switzerland the luxury sector lovers and extraordinary ONLINETRAINING.GENEVE.COM moments 4 5 *The maximum amount paid by Geneva Tourism for the flight is 1,000 euros per person. Total prize value: around 4,000 euros. / GETTING TO GENEVA IS EASY, LEAVING SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE PERFECTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF EUROPE, GENEVA IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY AIR, RAIL AND ROAD. / THE ESSENTIALS / FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT / IN THE HEART OF EUROPE WITH ACCOMMODATION IN GENEVA Public transport in Geneva takes you everywhere, and it's an efficient, BERLIN 6 minutes eco-friendly way to explore the city. GERMANY h45 1 from the airport THE NETHERLANDS RUSSIA to the city centre AMSTERDAM FRANKFURT MOSCOW h0 h30 3h50 UNITED KINGDOM 8h0 LONDON Schaffausen h35 ZURICH Free public transport BASEL 2 for hotel customers 50min 2h46 Appenzell Biel Zug AUSTRIA FRANCE LUCERNE PARIS h0 Neuchâtel Schwyz Glarus 3h BERN More than 1,440 flights 3 from 140 destinations Davos Fribourg Thun Anderma Chur per week to Geneva’s Grindelwald Gruyères LAUSANNE Interlaken Wengen international airport – SWITZERLAND At hotels, hostels and campsites Vevey Gstaad St. Moritz a hub to Europe’s main When check-in, visitors will receive the Geneva Transport Montreux low-cost carrier Card which enables them to use public transport – buses, Les Diablerets Leukerbad tramways, taxi-boat (Mouettes) – free of charge during Crans-Montana Locarno the entire duration of their stay. Verbier Lugano GENEVA Zerma More than 570 trains MILAN ITALY 4 h0 transit through At the airport MADRID Chamonix per day Visitors can retrieve an 80-minute ticket in the airport Geneva, including high- h55 Mont-Blanc 3h baggage hall for a free bus or train ride to Geneva. h speed connections to ROME Paris and Milan h35 SPAIN BARCELONA h30 6 7 / TOP 10 / GENEVA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The impressive 140-metre DISCOVER GENEVA’S AMAZING EXPERIENCES: 1 The Jet d’Eau – high water jet and Geneva’s famous CUSTOMISED MINI GUIDES FOR YOUR CLIENTS landmark is closely connected to the city’s watchmaking history. AVAILABLE IN 8 LANGUAGES. with its charming alleys 2 The Old Town, MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM MORE ON GENEVE.COM CITY and St Peter’s Cathedral, is Switzerland’s BREAK ¡Viva Ginebra! Столица largest historic town. Geneva: surprises galore! Великолепия Wie Go Geneva’s Capital of Excellence Surprenante Genève im Welschland! Pit stop em Genebra Hidden Gems Like God in Geneva! Unexpected Geneva Spirit of Geneva Pit Stop in Geneva The Lucky 8 Tour Available in: FREE GUIDES ORDER NOW AT OR CHECK 3 The birthplace of fine watchmaking [email protected] GENEVE.COM Experience the city’s sparkling heritage from CULTURAL HERITAGE its museums and workshops to the Flower Clock and the luxury boutiques. Pl. des Nations 7 Av. de la Paix C h. d 5 e l’I mp ér at Route ric de Meyrin Jardin e 4 The Reformation Wall Botanique The imposing monument found in t rillan Av. de France La Perle ontb de M duthe Lac Parc des Bastions pays tribute to 6 Rue Rue de Lausanne Parc Mon-Repos the four main protagonists of the Reformation. Rue de Lyon Rue de la Servette Rue de Lausanne erne Rue de Lyon Rue de B M4 Rue Voltaire Pl. de Rue de Monthoux Pl. de la Cornavin Rue des Alpes Navigation Quai Wilson Rue des Pâquis Pl. des 22-Cantons 5 Rue d The Palais des Nations, e Chan Pl. des tepo in ule Alpes which houses the European headquarters av t R orn u e C e d d e u of the United Nations, has earned Geneva zy u M Fa R on es t 1 Sentier d am -B M3 e R s Falais J la Quai du Mont-Blanc Jetée the title of Capital of Peace. es d u n B e c des Pâquis d e C Pont du Mont-Blanc Parc des o u P Eaux-Vives t o a Quai des Bergues n n Pont de la Machine t c d M1 s e e s M2 e Parc v i B La Grange e V - r Quai du Seujet g ux ni u Ea Quai Turretti e es the impressive Globe of Science s d Rue du 31 Rue 6 CERN, Av. William-Favre and Innovation that represents the Earth, Pl. du Décembre Pointe Rhône ac u L de la Pont de Sous-Terre Pont d is a leader in world science. Jonction Sentier des Saules Pl. du de de l’Ile na Lac Prome Av. de la Jonction Pl. de Bel-Air Jardin anglais Rue de la Confédération Rue du Rhône Pl. du Rue de Montchoisy Quai du Rhône R Pl. de la Passage Rue de la Corraterie u Port Quai de la Poste Fusterie Malbuisson Q e Rond-Point ua d i d Pont de la Coulouvrenière Pl. Pl. du es Forc de e Quai du Général-Guisan de la Jonction es-Motrices Rue du Marché Hollande la Molard C i Rue de la Rôtisserie Bd de Saint-Georges Rois des Rue Rue du Stand Rue du Stand té 3 Rue du Rhône Rue F-Versonnex Bd Carl-Vogt Pl. de s Longemalle 7 Discover Geneva’s extraordinary Rue des Deux-Ponts e Pl. de la v Rue de la Synagogue Ru i Route de Frontenex Synagogue e d V from its important reformation e la M - adeleine x history, Rue de Rive u Bd de Saint-Georges re Pl.
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