You can experience most of what Switzerland is about on the shores of Lake Geneva. From Lake Geneva you can experience snowy mountains, breathtaking wine-villages, city nightlife, and the sound of cow bells in rolling pastures. You can also visit the many castles and cathedrals during you stay here or just simply enjoy the reflections of the big blue lake itself.
The southern shore of the lake is French territory, taking in the mighty Savoy Alps as well as Mont Blanc to the south. The northern Swiss side of Lake Geneva shore is the economic and cultural focus of Switzerland centred on Lausanne, a lively, endearing city that’s all too often played over.
Whether you are down by the lake or up among the vines, you’ll be passing dozens of chateaux, evidence both of the region’s key strategic significance in medieval times, and its attraction to Europe’s nobility in more recent centuries. Some of the Chateaux are now museums, but most remain in private hands.
Major tourist attractions include the historic Château de Coppet, close to Geneva and the attractive harbour-town of Nyon which has its own château. Also, don’t miss the Roman museum, and the nearby Château de Prangins, which house an excellent museum devoted to Swiss history.
If you are searching for holiday rental accommodation around Lake Geneva, relax. Lake Geneva is well developed for tourism and there is an extensive choice of holiday rental accommodation including ski chalets, studios, apartments, villas, duplexes, townhouses, farmhouses and even mansions, to provide you with perfect holiday accommodation facilities. Find a suitable holiday home around Lake Geneva and book direct with the owner. If you prefer self catering accommodation there are plenty of choices, otherwise you can choose from Swiss bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation. |
