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Train Tours

Tours operated via mini trains are the ideal choice when you have had enough of walking tours or talkative guides. These tours lead you through the major attractions and give a quick and interesting overview of the city rather than boring you out. Some of the leading train-operated tour companies are:

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Overview & visitor information

STT Train Tours:

This company runs tours on a daily basis. Major routes include the Old Town district and the right bank of the Lake Geneva. The mini-train for the Old Town departs daily from Place du Rhone. The tour is about 45 minutes long. Tickets are priced at CHF 5.90 for children and CHF 8.90 for adults. The 'Paquis Express' mini-train departs at 45 minute intervals from Quai du Mont Blanc. This tour is nearly half an hour long. Tickets cost CHF 4.90 for children and CHF 7.90 for adults.

Location: Bd St-Georges 36 Telephone: 022 781 0404 Contact: www.wwsa.ch

Les Corsaires Mini-Train:

This company gives regular tours of the major parks and lakefront attractions along Lake Geneva's left bank. The mini-trains depart every 45 minutes from the English Garden situated near the Mont Blanc Bridge. The journey lasts almost half an hour, and tickets are CHF 4.00 and CHF 7.00 for adults.

Location: Quai Gustave-Ador 33 Telephone: 022 735 4300 Contact: www.lescorsaires.ch

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City of Geneva Guided Tours

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Walkman Tour:

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KeyTours S.A.

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Undoubtedly the most popular bus, train, and boat tour company. Large variety of tour packages, designed for people of every age, category, and taste. Some of the prominent packages include:

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The Conservatoire de Musique

Building

The Conservatory of Music is a relic from the Byzantine Empire. Decorated with muses of civilizations long gone by, the Conservatory hosts a modern academy of music consisting of several classrooms, in addition to a spacious hall for concerts and performances.

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What to do with Children in Tow

Activity

Geneva is a city for the young and the old alike, and it offers unlimited hours of fun for children aged 1 to 101, or a little underage or a little overage. Some of the major attractions for children of all ages include:

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The Treille Promenade

Sight

The Treille Promenade, near the southern part of the Old Town, offers scenic views of the city from a breathtaking height.

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Tavel House

House

This is an old residential building in Geneva that was destroyed by a massive fire in the early 14th century, but has been restored and converted into a cultural museum. It has on display articles of daily use in Geneva, dating back from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century. The attic has a miniature model of an ancient Geneva when the rampart walls were still in place around the city.

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The Grand Theatre

Theatre

This theatre is very similar to the Garnier Opera House located in Paris. It was constructed in 1879, but later had to be restored in 1961 after a fire damaged the theater. The theater provides a varying yet pleasing mix of classic, opera, and chamber music featuring works of some of the most prominent composers of the past as well as contemporary times.

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Saint Peter's Cathedral

Churches

Located right in the center of the city, and dominating the buildings of the old town, the Cathedral is Geneva's oldest and most marvelous architectural heritage. Construction began around 1160, and took over four centuries to complete. Climbing the 157 steps of the north tower gives you breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city. The basement contains an Archaeological Museum that contains artifacts dating back to the 4th century AD.

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The Jet d'eau

Sight

The Jet d'eau in Lake Geneva spouting 140 meters into the air is regarded as the world's tallest water fountain, symbolizing Geneva's position as a leader in harnessing hydraulic power.

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Rath Museum

Museum

The Rath Museum is the first ever museum to be dedicated wholly to the fine arts in Geneva, in 1826. The building on its own is a masterpiece of architecture. It is located near the city's only remaining ancient rampart walls. The museum contains classical examples from Swiss art and design. Recent ongoing exhibitions from around Europe are also held here.

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Parc La Grange

Park

This is the largest park in Geneva. It has a total land area of about 12000 square meters, and is situated alongside the Lake. The park houses the biggest and most splendid rose garden in all of Geneva. A theater inside the park, the Verdure Theatre, has free concerts and performances every Wednesday and Friday night during summers.

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United Nations

Building

The Palais des Nations was built between 1929 and 1938 to act as headquarters for the League of Nations. The design is a collaboration of five contest winners. It is built in the Neoclassical style. In 1946, the Palais des Nations became the European headquarters for the newly minted United Nations. Over the next thirty years, the palace expanded to its present shape.

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Cafe des Bains (French)

This modern cafe is located near Plaine des Plainpalais, and the French food menu here is regularly updated with innovative cuisines that never grow old and boring.

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Relais de L'Entrecote (French)

Relais de l'Entrecote is a perfect choice for steak lovers. The starter meals include lettuce or walnut salad, and the main course comprises of entrecote smeared with mouthwatering sauces, and a bowl of crispy French fries. Desserts include French specialties like chocolate profiteroles or creme brulee. The service is superb, and the restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike.

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Jeck's Place (Thai/Asian)

Small and quiet, this place is a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The meals are quite affordable, with lunch at around CHF 15, and dinner at CHF 25-30. The cuisine is largely Thai, including green curry and roasted duck, and a large variety of equally tempting desserts. Some dishes are influenced by Singaporean, Chinese, Malaysian, and Indian tastes. The service is quick and polite.

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Le Relais de L'Entrecote (French/Steakhouse)

Full of smoke, but also full of style. Perfect if you love red meat and steak. Full meals can be a little expensive.

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Manana (Mexican)

The first Mexican restaurant to be established in Geneva and still quite popular as the best in Mexican food. Its cocktails, served by the Cactus Club in the basement, are worth a try.

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Cafe Gallay (French/Italian)

Lively atmosphere, young and intellectual crowd, polite service, a constantly changing menu with new modifications according to the seasons, and a truly amazing wine collection. Prices, too good to be true. What more can you want?

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Restaurant Les Armures (Swiss, Austrian & German)

Ranked as a five-star hotel, Restaurant Les Armures is located quite close to Saint Peter's Cathedral in the Old Town, and at just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. It is the best traditional Swiss experience you could get anywhere, including the setting, the decor, the food, and the hospitable waiters and staff. Restaurant Les Armures serves tantalizing Swiss cuisines, including the ever-popular fondues and raclette, as well as international dishes from Austria and Germany. The dining at this restaurant is truly fit for a king - or president, rather. Former American president Jimmy Carter and the Clintons have paid notable visits to this restaurant. Single meals at around CHF 30.

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Sam Lor (Thai)

Thai food lovers are sure to be delighted by what this restaurant has to offer. Specialties include favorites like Duck or Red Coquelet smeared in a sauce of coconut milk. The prices can be termed as a little above reasonable sometimes. The service, however, is exceptionally efficient as well as jovial. Being reputed as being the most authentic Thai restaurant in Geneva, Sam Lor always spills out customers who are truly satisfied.

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Le Bearn (French)

Classic French dishes are the highlight at this restaurant, with the truffles deserving a special mention. For those who visit in the winter season, the menu would be largely based on truffles of different types, including the dessert. The setting and ambience is lavish and extremely elegant, inspired by imperial themes, which give a look of formality to the interior. Not at all recommended if you are short on money - basic meals start at CHF 50, but most meals are well into the three-digit range.

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Les Continents (Continental)

The interior is dominated by elegant Victorian-styled furnishings and decor, including chandeliers and table linens. Les Continents provides, as the name suggests, a wealth of international dishes from all around the globe, but a clear influence of Asian cuisine is noticeable. Specialties on the menu include items such as langoustines and pineapple soufflé. There is no doubt as to the quality of meals served here; they are simply par excellence. The service, too, is quite pleasant.