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?
Contents
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