This was a nice experience for first time painting!…read more The instructor was clear in French and English, and participants were mixed language and men and women. There was a "club" feeling generated, and the presence of the restaurant right next door, from which we could get our 2 drinks (with coupons provided by Life of Art's Lisa) and take them to the studio made the atmosphere very convivial and gave a chance for participants to meet one another before the painting started. The painting I did wasn't the best but I was happy to give it a try and to see how others did too. Next time I hope to do better! I can recommend this experience to anyone who likes to find a new outlet for fun and some learning, and to meet some nice people.

From the owner: Nous offrons des cours de peinture et de dessin pour enfants et adultes et aussi des ateliers comme…read moreLa Peinture Chinoise. Joignez-vous à un de nos ateliers et découvrez les milieux suivants : croquis, peinture à l'huile, peinture acrylique, aquarelles, mixed media et plus encore! C'est une séance de 2 heures avec tout votre équipement fourni : toile, peinture, pinceaux, etc. Nous avons créer pour nos artistes, " l'expérience complète " par l'introduction d'un environnement chaleureux et accueillant qui comprend le dernier cri en matière d'éclairage " imitation de la lumière naturelle du jour ", musique de fond tendance et la diffusion d'un agréable encens pour stimuler tous vos sens. We offer painting and drawing classes to kids and adults and also some workshops such as Chinese Painting and more. Join us and discover the following mediums: sketching, oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolours, mixed media and more! It's a 2-hour session with all your equipment provided: canvas, paint, brushes etc. We created a welcoming environment which includes state of the art "natural day light imitation" lighting, trending music paying in the background, and lovely burning incense to stimulate all of your senses.

I like to drink lots of beers on the water…read more ...in Europe. In Europe, fools. This spot is perfect to get beers (and tapas) whilst taking in the views of the Geneva architecture, Lake Geneva channel and mingling with the French (Swiss) locals. The service is very European (if you drink at lots of European bars, like I do, you'll comprehend this). Will I be back here, doin my thang? Oui. Hell oui. Be like Louis R, travel to Switzerland.

I had seen online that the Museum of Natural History was free and pretty big in Geneva; Switzerland…read morecan get pretty expensive so it was a priority for me to find things that were free. I spent maybe an hour there in general; I forgot that Natural History Museums are just... taxidermied animals. There were many different kinds of animals, marine life, and rocks. However, not all of them are real (such as a dodo bird), and they lump many different kinds of animals together that would not live in the same habitat in real life, which they depicted on maps. Explanations for the animals are in French and English. It is definitely child-friendly, and children would likely enjoy it more than I, an adult with some time to kill. About a half-hour walk from the lake uphill but also very close to the art museum. For a Sunday, it was very quiet. I did like that they had a real (live) turtle as well, very cool --------- J'ai lu sur internet Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle est gratuite et large dans la Ville Genève. En générale la Suisse est chère ; était une priorité pour moi visiter les endroits gratuits. À mon avis, c'était un musée d'histoire naturelle typiquement, avec les taxidermies (mais toutes des animaux ne sont pas empaillés, il y a beaucoup aussi dans plastique). Il y a beaucoup des animaux, de la vie marine et des minérales. Il y a une tortue vivante. Malheureusement, il y a beaucoup des animeaux ensemble qui ne peuvent jamais vivre ensemble et habitent dans des territoires différents dans le monde, mais ils sont ensemble dans le musée. C'est un peu bizarre. Les descriptions pour tout le musée sont dans les langues français et aussi en anglais. Les enfants voulaient ce musée , mais pour moi c'est moyen. Le musée est 30 minutes à proximité du lac et dans les dimanches c'est calme.

Free to the public. We went on a weekday and it was virtually empty. Every floor is dedicated to a…read moredifferent type of animals. It's a great way to spend a few hours of free entertainment.

From the owner: Niché au cœur de Plainpalais, le Moulin Rouge, lieu mythique des nuits de la cité, est le…read morecabaret-dancing exceptionnel centenaire de Genève. Dans ce petit bijou mondialement connu, notamment par le biais de son grand frère parisien, tout a été conçu pour s'y sentir bien et passer des soirées à marquer d'une pierre blanche. Son entrée discrète, à côté de l'auditorium Arditi, est trompeuse, car elle cache une grande salle chaleureuse qui peut accueillir jusqu'à 300 personnes dont 150 places assises. Le nouvel écrin des nuits genevoises oscille entre noir et gris sublimé par des touches argentés pour mieux plonger son public dans la féerie d'un jeu de lumières flamboyantes. Le Moulin Rouge s'est aussi doté d'un fumoir cosy pour les connaisseurs et les amateurs qui veulent " s'en griller une " au calme. Les tables et les espaces VIP, disposés en arc de cercle, enlacent le centre névralgique de la salle. Son aménagement très convivial a été orchestré de manière à faciliter les rencontres, la circulation et les échanges. C'est mission impossible que de s'ennuyer dans ce cadre accueillant et festif. Son côté artistique n'a pas été négligé non plus. Sa nouvelle programmation offrira concerts, chorégraphies burlesques, spectacles inspirés de la magie du cirque, danses en tout genre et bien d'autres surprises seront dévoilées au fil du temps...

This is a beautiful garden in the heart of Geneva. Entry is free, and the garden is not very big,…read moreso you can walk through in an hour. There were some animals to see, cool plants, and many spots to sit and relax.

First off, this botanical garden offers free entry. This is an amazing find. There are flowers…read moreand plants from absolutely everywhere, they have bee hives, a zen garden, glass greenhouses...something for everyone. The grounds are extensive - you could spend hours wandering around. This is a great spot for individuals, couples, or families. Picnics are also welcome here! If you're in Geneva and don't stop by the gardens at least for a quick stroll, you're missing out. It is easy to get here by bus from the train terminal, and there are other sites nearby like Lake Geneva.

Until August 12th...every night alongside the lake and river is a fantastic celebration of Geneva!…read moreLive music, fabulous food, entertainers. Really great. Doesn't get going until around 9 or so (or dusk). Bring cash. Bring cameras (Jet d'Eau is asleep today because of the wind!). Fabulous grassy areas to eat, listen to music, and just chill.

Nice place, maybe the carpet it is not the best choice for a restaurant floor, but the rest of the…read morefurniture is OK. The food is good and you can definitely tell the effort put in composing the plates. We tried meat and fish, both met our expectations for such place in Geneva.

Next to St. Peter's Cathedral in old town Geneva is a nice little museum devoted to telling the…read morestory of the Reformation movement initiated by Luther, Calvin and others through to the 21st century. The museum building itself is a beautiful space and has been well maintained, it is a historic dwelling built during the 18th century and known as the Maison Mallet. As you walk through the old house each room is designated to different events of the Reformation. The museum does a great job of using modern day audio visuals, historic manuscripts, paintings, objects, and engravings to engage and keep you interested. For only 13 CHF you gain entrance and a audio guide to the museum. No additional fees for audio guides here. My favourite room was the music room which was made to look like a little chapel with two wooden pews, and you can select different buttons to listen to historic hymns sung by Reformed churches from around the world. I came into the museum not expecting very much, and thought I would be bored, but I found this little place interesting. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5pm. TIP: for tourists to the area who will be visiting all the Saint Pierre historic sites in old Geneva be sure to get the combined ticket for 18 CHF which gets you entrance to the following spaces: Cathedral + Towers, Archaeological Site and this Reformation museum. Pretty good deal!