Can anyone suggest a village within an hour or two drive/train ride of Geneva where 2 couples and a baby could spend a few days exploring in mid April? We would like to stay together in an apartment suite or cabin with 2 bedrooms and common living space. Thank you!
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Sion isn't exactly a village either, although there's some cool looking castles there.
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
Yes, Annecy has around 65,000 people I believe. But it is a great city with plenty to see.
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2299 posts
I haven't been there (yet!), but someone on this board recommended "beautiful Sion" with "reasonably priced hotels and restaurants." It looks like it's an hour and a half to two hours from Geneva by train. Annecy, France, is also on my list of places to visit - and even closer to Geneva.
Posted by
Dallas, Texas, USA
501 posts
I'll second the choice of Annecy.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
I'll bet Annecy has a population of more than fifty grand, making it a bit more than a village.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33826 posts
52,890 in 2006 in Annecy (INSEE - the French agency for such things)
Posted by
Port St Joe Florida
513 posts
Check out Montreux on the other end of the lake from Geneva. Montreux has a lot to recommend it for a couple day stay. Chateau Chillon is an awesome 11th century castle and only 10 minutes away by city tram. Cheese and chocolate factory visits are available nearby at Gruyere and Broc.
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
Yvoire is on the lake about 35 minutes by car. It's beautiful, if a little touristy, but worth spending a day there.
Posted by
OP
Edmonton, Canada
2 posts
Thank you , all! We have decided to stay in a chalet at Beatenberg, Interlaken. Will probably arrive by train from Geneva, and then rent a car for a couple of days.