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From Cornavin train station, go down Rue du Mont Blanc and cross the river Rhône via the Pont Mont Blanc, stopping to admire superb views of Lake Geneva, St Peter's Cathedral, Ile Rousseau and Pont des Bergues.

Once across Pont Mont Blanc, walk alongside the Rhône river via the embankment to see Port St Gervais and enter the shopping district of Geneva.

Walk along Rue de la Conféderation, Rue de la Croix d'or and Rue du Rhône.

Turn off Rue de la Conféderation at Place Madelaine and walk up into the old city to Place Bourg Four (good cheap cafés here) and climb Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville to look at the murals depicting the history of Geneva and the cannons.

Enter Cours St Pierre and visit St Peter's Cathedral. Then descend back to the shopping district and head to the Jardin Anglais to see the famous Jet d'eau and flower clock.

Walk alongside Lake Geneva (Rive Gauche) - for children there is a beach on this side of the lake.

Go through the Jardin Anglais, go across Pont Mont Blanc and walk alongside lake Geneva (Rive Droite) stopping to admire views of Mont Blanc across the lake and see the Brunswick monument.

Return to Cornavin train station via Les Paquis district (to the west of Quai Wilson). Go up Rue de Lausanne and follow signs to Cornavin train station.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18792 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18790 Its interior is truly impressive and for 3 CHF you can climb the 157 steps up to the tower for stunning views (tip: if you can't or don't want to climb up to the tower than the same view can be seen on a poster just next to the entrance). The exterior of the cathedral is a curious mismatch of building styles too with a Romanized façade (columns).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18790 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18782
I have always pointed them out to my husband and sighed longingly at their charm, (there is something almost 'expensive accessory must-have' about them, like the latest pair of Marc Jacobs).

This trip to Tuscany we got behind the wheel and did a convoy tour in one! Absolutely hilarious!

"Again again again!" I wanted to squeal like an over-indulged child as we said goodbye to Paola (our little red head-turner) at the end of the glorious trip.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18782 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18777
Take 2-3 litres of water, some snacks, and get there early - 9am at the latest to ensure you're first to the top. Around 8.30am the ranger will turn up and sign you in. You cannot start the climb after 10am.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18777 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18761 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18761 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18750 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18750 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18749
Reliable winds, safe anchorages, and stunning viewpoints mean that any sailing trip is going to be amazing. There's quite a few old seadogs living in their boats in the Bay, taking people out for a day or a few days - the best way to see the islands.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18749 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18736 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18736 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18716
Fortunately, I chose the right time to go (7.30am) as the light shone on Mont Blanc in just the right way and there were only six tourists on the highest terrace which looks over Mont Blanc, be warned though the cable car does get cramped with all of the skiers with their skis and poles taking up every inch

Note to parents - children under two are not allowed on the cable car.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18716 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18715 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18715 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18673 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18641 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18641 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18638 Built to protect from invaders it became a royal residence in 1920.

Take your time and enjoy the view of the castle; it sits high on top of a tall rock, overlooking the picturesque village. Inside you can have a look at a rich collection of Romanian and foreign furniture and art items from the 14th-19th centuries.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18638 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18632 It's also the starting point for those who choose to take the arduous 45 minute walk up to La Bastille.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18632 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18628
The views are breathtaking and only from La Bastille can you appreciate the immense size of Grenoble.
Best of all the views are free!

For even better views there is a path which you can walk up which goes up from behind the fortress to the top of the mountain which it sits on.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18583 writeronthestorm.wordpress.com]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18583 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18561 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18561 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18559 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18559 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18557 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18557