Bd Helvetique
Quai Wilson
Rue de la Servette
Route de Malagnou
Route des Jeunes
Quai Gustave Ador
La Grange
Lake Geneva
1
Taverne Les Brasseurs
€15
(
20
Place Cornavin, tel: 022
731 0206
)
This lively bar and restaurant has a new, ‘special’
dish every day, but is best known for its malty artisan
beers and
flammekueche
,
a paper-thin pizza topped with
cream and onions.
2
La Potinière
€30
(
Jardin Anglais, tel:
022 312 4169
)
In the midst of the Jardin Anglais, Geneva’s
verdant lakeside retreat, La Potinière, is popular for its
large outdoor terrace. The crowd-pleasing menu features
woodfire oven-baked pizzas, huge salads and daily specials
such as lamb brochettes and filets de perche.
3
Bistrot du Boucher
€50
(
15
Avenue Pictet de
Rochemont, tel: 022 736 5636
)
Known above all for its steak,
this Parisian-style restaurant has many meaty specialities
it could regard as a crowning glory. However, it’s the
desserts that are truly memorable, including tarts, creamy
creations and shockingly decadent chocolate fondant.
4*
Creux de Genthod
Exclusive
(
29
Route du Creux de
Genthod, tel: 022 774 1006
)
Dating back to the 17th century,
this sophisticated fish restaurant specialises in perch (we
Geneva
recommend the buttery
meunière
style). By day you can
see Mont Blanc, while at dusk the view takes on a different
hue when the lights of Geneva twinkle on the water.
5
Cottage Café
(
7
Adhémar-Fabri, tel: 022 731 6016
)
Under a tree slightly back from the lake, this adorable
little house is in fact a cosy café, offering a variety of tea
infusions throughout the day and warming wines at night.
Try the figs with goats cheese if you get peckish.
6*
Casino du Lac
(20
Route de Pré Bois, tel: 022 592
0000)
If you’re feeling lucky, check out the slot machines,
roulette, blackjack and poker tables. If you’re not quite on
your game. simply soak up the atmosphere at the casino’s
bars or in one of its gourmet restaurants.
7*
Tartegnin
Overlooking the lake from its elevated
position and surrounded by vineyards, this pretty wine-
producing village is famous for its fruity whites. While
wandering around the narrow streets, keep your eyes
peeled for impromptu wine-tasting events.
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Some of Switzerland’s
best wines are
produced in Geneva
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DAILY DEPARTURE
ONE WAY
€ 10,00
ROUND TRIP
€ 15,00
DEPARTURE:
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