Lovely swimming pool but don't go in your English swimming shorts (Bermuda style) or even in…read moreAustralian sun protection swimming stuff as they won't let you swim. There are notices warning you at the door and the lifeguards will pull your children out of the water for infringements. Boys and men have to wear speedo type trunks. No idea why. No idea if it is the material or the length they are objecting to. My son got away with wearing his sister's bikini bottoms but, as you can imagine, he was not keen on doing so. But once you've obeyed the dress code it is a lovely place with a water slide, a big pool, a smaller pool that is deep enough to learn to swim but not deep enough to scare you and all the other things that French pools so so well - so you could easily spend most of a day here (though it gets cheaper after 5pm)

When you are around the Divonne lake, there is a stop which kids and adults will enjoy: ForestLand…read more Not only climbing trees but as well games like inflatable surfaces, huge trampolines, minigolf, and small carts to drive around the lake. There are 3 parcours in the trees, one for small kids from 4 to 8 or more years old, it is a good start to take confidence, and 2 parcours for adults (4m high and 10m high). After a putting on a safety vest, you will be iven a short security talk on how to behave on the parcours. Nothing difficult but common sense rules, required to have fun afterwards. You will walk through tyroliennes, still and moving bridges, fun nets, and other fun structures to cross. We had a lot of fun, not only with our 2 kids (6 and 8 years old) but as adults on the higher parcours. A little rest area is available and usual sweets can be purchased. Only sugary drinks, not much there to say. Easy parking and great location to spend an afternoon as a family or as a group of friends. You can celebrate birthdays.

What an amazing summer we had!…read more I'm a regular customer at GenevaBoats, as I spent at least 5-6 days with them this summer. We had an amazing time, the staff is amazing, it's top-tier service was delightful. They have an amazing fleet of boats for every occasion: We went fishing with a fully equipped boat, then water skiing with a specialised boat (and the skipper was actually an ex-swiss champion!), they showed us all of Geneva shores, the best spot to go swimming, etc... I can't be enthusiast enough about these guys: They are around 25 years old, always with a big smile and very polite! They can be really professional (they're Swiss), but they still took good care of the kids, helped us to take amazing pictures. The peak was probably in August when we rented a boat with them to see the famous Geneva firework from the lake: I was speechless! Hope these guys will have a good run, they deserve it! If you're looking for a good time in Geneva, it's a MUST!

From the owner: We are specialized in high standard boats for rent and charter with pilot/skipper, all year round…read moreby reservation, to go waterskiing, tubing, bathing, or for a beautiful lake cruise, be it corporate, business, romantic, honeymooners, stag or hen's parties, or just for friends and family, from sunrise to sunset, including afterwork cocktails, and all boat transfers.

If you are in the area (Annecy, Aix-les-bains) it is worth going and see the Gorges du Fier. This…read moreis a spectacular canyon you can visit from March until October for a small fee (6 Euros when we went.) Have fun trying to discover the imaginary faces on the big rock formations. Plan about one hour to go to the end of the canyon and back. Afterwards, you can enjoy snacks and drinks on a patio right outside of the entrance.

Breathtaking ravine close to Annecy, that you can visit 20 m above the river…read more Great in the middle of summer heat since it's really refreshing. Nice picnic places around and buy your bread in nearby Lovagny from Klaus, a German-american who reopend local bakery together with his french wife a year ago. Delicious!

We went up the mountain in summer and it was just SO Heidi. Apart from the mountain bikers who use…read morethe cable cars to get to the top of the mountain and then provide entertainment for the more staid walkers and sightseers by plunging back down the mountain with (apparently) no fear. But if you ignore the mad bikers you can walk for miles on the top of the Jura mountains enjoying the most wonderful views of the Alps, Lake Leman, Cern, the airport, the other mountains. You'll meet cows with bells on and see where the skiing takes place in the winter. At the top of the cable car there is a restaurant and with a balcony terrace so you can enjoy the view (and watch the bikers disappearing down what seems to be a sheer drop). Can't wait for the winter when it opens again for the skiing. (Which reminds me - it is best to check on the website for the opening days and times. We went the next week with friends from England only to find it was shut for the autumn even though it was still August and amazing weather).

Great place to spend a day with kids. Dads will love too. Very nice, well organized. Ideal to bring…read morea pic nic. You have also a restaurant. If you visit the region with kids, this is a place to bring them! The trains trips are excellent. The sceneries from Alps with buildings, a Castle and small houses are super realistic. Bravo!

Patinoire des Vernets... home of the Geneve-Servette Ice Hockey team!…read more Built in the late 50's this building is iconic for its design and fact it was the first Swiss indoor ice rink! It's capacity of 7200 is constantly filled by the avid fans of the ice hockey team, who come to cheer them on in the premier ice hockey league of Switzerland, the LNA. Home to not just ice hockey but also: karting on ice, disco skating, disney on ice and many other events! Also known by some fans as the "eagles nest"