Pocket Rough Guide Geneva: Travel Guide eBook

Book excerpt: This compact, pocket-sized Geneva travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Geneva. This Geneva guidebook covers: Rive Gauche's Old Town, Pont du Mont Blanc and around, Rive Droite, International Quarter, Canton Geneva, Along Lake Geneva. Inside this Geneva travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Geneva – Jet d’Eau, Cathédrale St-Pierre, Carouge, Les Pâquis, Musée de la Croix-Rouge, the UN tour, CERN, Collection de l’Art Brut, Gruyères, châteaux Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Geneva at a glance – an overview map of Geneva with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Geneva in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Geneva with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.