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Capitole Hotel Geneva  
A perfect place in the city of Geneva, Capitole Hotel offers excellent services and convenient facilities for a relaxing stay. The Capitole Hotel is situated in the heart of Geneva, just minutes from the Lake Leman and the Cornavin central station. The hotel is placed just 5 kilometres away from the intercontinental airport of Geneva. There are 40 guestrooms in the hotel, all traditionally decorated with floral patterns and equipped with several modern amenities. Guests can begin their day with the delicious breakfast offered at the breakfast room in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. You can also relax at the bar with a fine drink or meet with friends. During leisure, you can work out at the well equipped gymnasium or explore the city and its beautiful attractions.
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Geneva City Tour
"The city tour of Geneva will bring you to visit the International part of Geneva through the center of the world's peacemaking organizations followed by a panoramic road highlighting Geneva's scenic route. Then get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour and dig even deeper into the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour.
This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only."

Chamonix and Mont Blanc
Hop on this tour and you'll find yourself dining in France for lunch, in one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc. Allow the cable-car to take to dizzying heights where you can gaze across the peaks of France, Switzerland and Italy.

Lausanne, Montreux and Chillon
This one is for the culture buffs - a day trip to Lausanne, the cultural capital of Switzerland. There is free time to follow your heart's desire - museums, galleries, or a stroll by the lake, the choice is all yours. In the afternoon, visit one of Switzerland's most famous monuments - the magnificent Castle of Chillon.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from April through to November.

Geneva's Countryside
"Take a drive through the countryside around Geneva, full of charm and history, with the vineyards, the fortified houses and the castles. An excellent complement to the City Tour, ideal for romantic souls.
This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only."

Bern, Gruyeres and the famous Golden Express (from Geneva)
Soak up the enchanting atmosphere at Gruyères and enjoy a ride aboard the famous Golden Express Train. Prepare to be amazed as you admire the rolling hills and meadows, as you descend the hills to Montreux, overlooking Lake Geneva with the towering Alps as a backdrop.

Shopping in Geneva is a joy: whether you stroll through the Rue Basses with its hip little boutiques or the chic Rue du Rhone, Rue de la Confédération, Rue du Marché, Rue de la Croix-d'Or and Rue du Mont-Blanc.

Shopping Streets and Areas

City Center – Extending from the banking district to Eaux Vives, the parallel streets of Rue du Rhone and Rue du Marche (becoming Rue du Rive further east) make up Geneva’s most famous shopping district. Designer retail stores and world famous watchmakers line the streets packed with window shoppers. Often resembling a fashion runway, the area is also great for people watching.
Rue du Mont Blanc – Although not as fashionable as the City Center, there is an equally large selection of clothing and jewelry on display along Rue du Mont Blanc and its surrounding streets. This is also the best area in the city to pick up souvenirs such as Swiss pocket knives, chocolates and other Swiss knick-knacks.
The Old Town – If you’re looking for art or antiques, the Old Town is the place for you. The Grand Rue is the primary shopping street but don’t be afraid to get lost in one of the Old Town’s many winding alleys because every turn promises a new surprise. Many antique shops are museums unto themselves filled with relics dating back to Geneva’s medieval days.
Rue des Paquis – Filled with trendy vintage clothing stores and interesting ethnic boutiques, the Paquis is home to the best bargains in the city. Sex shops, bookstores, jewelry, kitchenware, antiques and oriental rugs are just a few of the staple goods available.

Eating and drinking combine in the Geneva hinterland in such a wonderful way that Geneva has become the culinary capital of Switzerland. Haute cuisine restaurants and bistros with classic or innovative cuisine du terroir - in the city and in the country - attract a remarkable number of people to the Rhône city.
Despite all their enthusiasm for the unknown the people of Geneva don’t forget their traditional dishes. For example, the classic Filets de perche, the Longeole, a raw sausage which is not completely matured, made from coarse-grained meat and the gelatinous parts of pig, often spiced with wild fennel, garlic, muscat nut and white wine.
And Cardons – Karden or Kardy –, a thistle-type-stalk vegetable, which tastes a bit like artichoke and likes to be enjoyed "au gratin".

Virtually every sport can be practised in Geneva, whether indoors or outdoors. The lake is ideal for sailing, rowing, water-skiing and, of course, swimming, which is a "pure" pleasure, literally speaking. Neither efforts nor expenses are spared by the authorities to keep the city's waters pollution-free.
The Rhône and Arve rivers which flow through Geneva offer additional pleasures such as canoeing and rafting. Enchanting streams and brooks in the vicinity invite the fisherman.
The Salève mountain attracts paragliding addicts and hikers, while climbers find their happiness in the nearby Jura and Alps.
Winter sports enthusiasts should note that Geneva is situated near the best skiing areas of the Alps. In 1 or 2 hours, famous Swiss mountain resorts like Gstaad, Crans-Montana, Zermatt, the village of the Matterhorn, or the French towns of Chamonix and Val d'Isère can easily be reached via road or rail. Anyone in a particular hurry can hire a private plane or helicopter.
A number of exciting annual events take place in Geneva: the Bol d'Or in June, Europe's biggest lake sailing race, the Geneva Challenger ATP Tour in August, the Escalade Run, a popular 4-mile (7 km) foot-race through the city's Old Town, open to anyone feeling fit and attracting over 16'000 competitors at the beginning of December, the Coupe de Noël, a swimming competition taking place around Christmas time in the lake icy waters, and the Geneva International Horse Show Jumping and Dressage Competition that welcomes the ten best riders of the year.

The local climate is tempered by the presence of the lake, while the Jura create a screen that diminishes rainfall. Average temperatures in Geneva are about 32° F (0° C) in January and about 64° F (18° C) in July. Geneva is thus neither disagreeably hot in summer nor cold in winter, but it must sometimes endure the harsh north wind known as the bise.