Geneva is located in Switzerland, at the southwestern end of Lake Geneva, at the mouth of the Rhone which it occupies both banks, overhung by the French mountains. More than 2000 years of history have shaped Geneva architecture since Roman domination until its independence in the 16th century, before becoming a Swiss canton in 1813. Geneva is connected to most major European cities by plane and train. If you have opted for a car destination to Geneva from Paris, count at least 4 hours of road.
Recognized as a centre of international diplomacy with the United Nations Office (UN), and the Committee of the Red Cross, among many others, Geneva is also a city of culture and the high international finance. It is also a city of gardens, with 310 hectares of parks and a multitude of decorative plants and trees.
Downtown Geneva easily visited on foot, but many paths offer an excellent alternative to ride. Although the official language is French, not less than 40% of the population speak a foreign language, due to the international character of Geneva. In addition to the many international organizations, Geneva has its theatre, its Opera and many museums. Attractions tourist, located mainly in the old Geneva, include the wall of the reformers, the Brunswick monument, the jet of water, visible from all over the city, and the St. Pierre Cathedral (12th-13th century), contiguous to the international Museum of the reform. With the destination car in Geneva, shopping lovers will undoubtedly go the lower streets where shops, but mainly Street Rhône, unavoidable because it brings together the most beautiful Geneva luxury shops. Do you also offer a pleasant ride aboard a gull (bateaux-mouche) or a cruise with lunch on Lake Geneva one of the biggest in Europe.
In summer, several music festivals, performances in the open air or on the Lake with Fireworks, as well as a circus animate Geneva. Number of restaurants invite you to taste the local specialities such as fillet of perch, freshly taken from the Lake, cardoons (vegetables) and the longeole (sausage). In winter, let yourself be tempted by a fondue. Use your destination car at the Geneva airport to visit Blackbird, small picturesque town 3 km from Geneva, or organize an excursion to Salève. It is a mountain Southeast of Geneva, where you can make hiking. A cheap car in Geneva destination is really a pleasant Discover Geneva and its region.