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TRAVELLER
Switzerland
Dialling Code
+41
Currency
CHF
Time Zone
GMT+1
Emilios
€30
(7–9 Rue Georges-Leschot,
tel: 022 321 6185) One of very fewGreek
restaurants in Geneva, Emilios specialises inmoreish
mezze,moussaka and of course the famous kleftiko
lamb.These typical Mediterranean dishes are perhaps
best enjoyed at one of the outdoor tables, washed
down with a bottle of pine-infused
retsina
.
La Plancha
€50
(2 Place des Eaux-Vives, tel: 022 735 2250)
With flavoursome pasta dishes and what is surely
one of the best burgers in Geneva, it’s no surprise
that La Plancha does a brisk lunch trade.
Rasoi
€60
(Mandarin Oriental Geneva, 1 Quai Turrettini, tel: 022
909 0006) For swanky, spicy, subcontinental cuisine,
look no further than Rasoi. In elegant surroundings,
Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia serves an
exquisite array of delicate dishes to suit meat eaters
and vegetarians alike.Themenu gourmand is an
unmissable introduction to Indian cuisine.
La Terrasse
(Port des Pâquis, tel: 078 691
1378) Every summer evening, people gather
at this open-air shack to watch the pink light of the
setting sun hit theAlps.This unmissable experience
can be enjoyedwith fizz from the bar.
WNS –White ‘n’
Geneva
Silver
(15 Glacis-de-Rive, tel: 022 735 1515) Catering to
continental glamour guys and girls, expect bubbly and
expensive clothing at glitzyWNS, where techno tunes
and icy design conjure up a slice of Moscow in Geneva.
ALPtitude
(9 Rue desAlpes) Cuckoo clocks
are an old-school local souvenir, a dying art
form, the best selection can be found at ALPtitude.The
red-and-white shop also stocks other traditional Swiss
goods, such as watches, Swiss knives and cow bells.
The Natural History Museum
(1 Route de
Malagnou) A fascinating find for adults and
children alike.Themuseumboasts over 8,000m
2
of
flora and fauna exhibits.As well as dinosaurs, reptiles
and birds, visitors can learn all about the geology of
Geneva.
Champel
Reminiscent of residential areas of
Rome andMadrid, this is a leafy and well-to-do enclave
of apartment blocks. Local ladies can be found in the
tea rooms and restaurants, while dog walkers frequent
the small parks.
Montreux
(
pictured
) is famed for
its exotic plants (thanks to its ownmicroclimate),
astounding views and statue of Freddie Mercury. July
is the best time to visit, when the atmosphere is lifted
by the world-famous jazz festival.
Laura Mathew
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FromtheAirport
Taxi
Pre-book your taxi at
easyJet.com.A local taxi
costs CHF50.
Train
Pick up a free ticket for trains
to Cornavin station fromarrivals.
Bus
ASwiss Transfer ticket offers
open returns on buses, trains and
boats across the city. Buy onboard,
tickets: £95
Car Hire
Visit the Europcar desk
for special rates.
TRAVEL INFO
@
writer’s tip
“
The second
handof the
horloge fleurie,
the famous clock
of flowers, is
thought tobe
the longest in the
world at 2.5m.
”
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