Geneva

Though we are posted to Geneva, it’s very expensive to find a nice place with lots of space in Geneva itself. So though I call all my posts #UDWinGeneva to remember our Geneva posting, strictly speaking we are outside of Geneva. It doesn’t matter though because we are only a 15min drive to Geneva which is a lot less than many places in Manila.

Most people who live outside of Geneva end up needing a car because it’s much faster to get around. So in the posts below I’ll be sharing good-to-know info, about where we eat, what to do & where to shop in the areas in and around Geneva, mostly in Canton Vaud where we live.

Do I do a post on Pompy’s vet & death?

Accommodation

• Geneva Lake Hotel where we stayed when we arrived

Doctors

• Versoix Medical Center our GP, Pediatrician & where we do our lab tests
• La Lignier my Psychiatrist & TD’s physiotherapist
• Opthalmologist for the while family

Good to know

• Bogis Troc twice a year garage sale so you can declutter
• BOGIS-BOSSEY Decheterrie

Shopping

• Jumbo Chavanne hardware & everything for the home
• Manor Department Store Chavanne
  • Summer Winter sale
  • Jewelry Sale
  • Recycling
• Ecco Store where I buy my shoes in old town Geneva
• Aeschbach shoe store with a big slide for kids near Ecco in Geneva
• Zara Home chic item for tge home in old town Geneva
• Habitat gorgeous MCM Scandi home store in Meyrin, Geneva
• Brocante La Renfile de Plan-les-Oates my favorite, well-curated thrift shop in Geneva
• Emmaüs Brocante buy preloved at super low prices in Geneva
• IKEA Aubonne – bigger Ikea & more stocks than the Geneva branch
• Aubonne Outlet – nike, adidas, Swarovski, swiss brand
• Maison du Monde Aubonne

Groceries

• Coop where I buy natracare, sweet fruits & yummy veggies in Versoix
• Denner

Food & Drink

• Bogis-Bossey Auberge
• Mont Blanc 7 Chinese Restaurant in the touristic part of Geneva
• Cafe du Centre Geneva
• Umamido Ramen super yummy Ramen
  • 2 locations
• La Perle du Lac Restaurant a splurge with an unbeatable view of the lake in Geneva
• Motel Le Leman Pizzeria Our favorite restaurant in Commugny
• MishMish lebanese food cart in Cran
• Coppet Station Buvette quick pizza, ice cold beer & ice cream with a beach
• Chic Chicken we prefer it to KFC in Versoix
• Street Beirut delicious Lebanese food
• Ping Sheng super quick Chinese food in Nyon
• Khana Mandir Indian restaurant in Nyon
• Tête de Course weekend brunch in Nyon

To Dos

• Geneva Botanical Gardens
• Take a pic with the United Nations in Geneva
• Red Cross Museum near the Philippine Mission in Geneva
• Moynier Park a good place to walk after a meal in La Perle du LC
• Swimming at the lake in Versoix
• Château de Bossey hotel with beautiful grounds walk with mami and papi
• Château de Crans Cave Ouvert open cellar of the Crans Castle
• Luins Caves Ouvert Open cellar
• Château de Prangins the castle is now a museum with kid’s activities

Kid’s Activities

• Manor activities for kids
• Place de Jeu de Bogis-Bossey a small dog-friendly park, Small park with Ninong Ralph
• Crans-près-Céligny park
• Founex park the best park near us
• Parc de Mangette park for kids & barbecuing
• Founex fun smaller park that lends sports equipment/games for free
• Kid’s Play area Aubonne

Summer Activities

• Nyon Swimming Pool
• Yatouland Aquatique Parc wild water slides to cool off in summer
• Camps de Foot 1 week football camp in Founex (summer July 8)

Christmas activities

• Candle Making
• Wreath fund raising
• Christmas Market in this farm with Hazel
• Where to buy Christmas Trees – jumbo & manor
• Where to dump your Christmas tree
• Should you give gifts to classmates?

Events

• Scotch tasting at the Ambassador’s Residence
• Fireworks (Geneva day?) Aug 1 22
• Luzia Cirque du Soleil 19 June 22
• Launch of the mission painting

Nyon

• Nyon Castle
• Parc de Mangette park for kids & barbecuing
• Pop Up Shop les Arcades organic shop

Rolle

• HK Taipan Our favorite Chinese

GLAND

• SB Sports Ski & Snowboard Rental (winter)
• Garden Centre Schilliger SA

Day trips

• Morge Tulip Festival in April