The Swiss Museum of Games in a small chateau right on the banks of Lake Geneva between Vevey and Montreux is a great day trip destination from Genève, Lausanne, or Evian. The Swiss Museum of Games (Musée Suisse du Jeu) is in a lovely small chateau directly on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in … Read more
The Museum and Dogs of St Bernhard (Barryland) is in the Valais town Martigny. It is a popular family-friendly, day-trip destination from the Lac Léman region and combines well with a visit to the Fondation Pierre Gianadda. The Barryland Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard is a museum in Martigny dedicated to the St Bernhard dogs … Read more
The family-friendly Servion zoo, beautifully located near Lausanne, is a great day-trip destination from Geneva and a fun day out for children of all ages. The Servion Zoo and Tropiquarium are the best zoos and animal parks in the Lake Geneva region. It is beautifully located in a forested area in the hills above Lausanne. … Read more
Getting to Annecy in France is easiest by car from Geneva or on public transportation from Paris (TGV) and slower trains from Chambery, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, and Lyon. Annecy in Upper Savoy (Haute Savoie) is one of the loveliest towns in France and located in a very popular holiday area. Many visitors travel to … Read more
The thermal baths of Les Bains du Val d’Illiez are permanently closed. The best alternative nearby is the hot springs spa at Les Bains de Lavey. The thermal baths of Les Bains du Val d’Illiez offer a relaxing day spa excursion from Alpine ski resorts in the Valais mountains or an easy day-trip destination from … Read more