Europe Tour - Recap - Visit to Geneva - Switzerland

In continuation to our Paris visit I am sharing  here the experience of our visit to Geneva & Switzerland.( Date of visit 23rd August 2013)
Next day after the sumptuous breakfast we left Paris for our onward journey to Switzerland through the seat sharing Bus. On the way to Geneva the scenic beauty of France with lush green fields and forests in between we continued our seven hours journey by road. On way we dropped at a restroom area for refreshing and buffet lunch.

The restroom area was also having a beautiful restaurant in which both Ala-carte and buffet lunch was arranged. All the tourists got down. We too had a buffet salad mix lunch after which we relished Lipton brand tea. The outside area of the restaurant was full of flowers and beautiful scenes.It had a beautiful scenic view.
After the lunch we again departed for Geneva.

The first halt in Geneva was at United Nations HQ where we saw

 
the United Nations HQ from outside. Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross.  Geneva is the second-most populous city in  Switzerland (after Zürich) and the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is located at 46°12' North, 6°09' East, at the south-western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhône flows out. It is surrounded by three mountain chains, each belonging to the Jura: the Jura main range lies north-westward, the Vuache southward, and the Salève south-eastward. 

In front of United Nations is placed the Gigantic Broken Chair. Broken Chair is the work of sculptor Daniel Berset. It was made in 1997 for the NGO Handicap International. Made out of 5.5 tonnes of wood and standing at a height of 12 metres, this impressive work of art has been dominating the Place des Nations since 1997. 

Its message is simple: remember the victims of landmines, urge your government to promote a ban on landmines. Think of making a stopover here before heading further to visit the international district.



Next Stopover in Geneva was at Lake Geneva. Here are the Glimpses at Lake Geneva.....

 

It was a beautiful area with the cruise in the Lake , a Toy Train ride in the area.
 

Geneva’s English Garden has the world’s largest Flower Clock. Its face is five metres in diameter, and consists of 6,500 live flowers that grow and bloom at different times, making the clock periodically change in colour.Geneva is recognized all around the world for it's watch making tradition, being the mother of high-end watchmaking. To pay tribute to this honor, Geneva created the biggest clock in the world, made from flowers.

Geneva Flower Clock, named L'horloge fleurie in French, created in 1955, soon became world famous, one of the main attraction of the city.

Thereafter since it was  getting dark we went to an Indian Hotel to enjoy Indian Delicacy in the dinner. After the dinner we stayed in a Hotel for the night stay from where we had to proceed to Mount Titlis and Engleberg next morning.. 

In our next blog we shall discuss the visit to Mount Titlis, Engelberg, Lake lucern and visit to Jongfrauch... Till then enjoy ..

2013 Recap of Visit to Paris and Switzerland

It gives me immense pleasure when I read the posts of my friends on their visit to Europe particularly Paris and Switzerland. Immediately I go back to year 2013 when I had the opportunity to visit Paris, Geneva and Switzerland.

My trip was organised through Make My Trip holiday planners.Our flight was from Mumbai to Paris via Doha by Qatar Airlines. The Inflight crew treated us with best of the services including meals and other requirements. The inflight entertainment was full of Indian Movies with the latest movies.

Paris, the City of Lights. 

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré which is a street located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The city is especially well illuminated during the festive season, when over 2.4km of lights stretch from the Place de la Concorde right down to the Arc de Triomphe. It’s made even brighter with its 450 decorated trees along the avenue and on the pavement.

Paris is often referred to as the City of Light (La Ville Lumière), both because of its leading role during the Age of Enlightenment and more literally because Paris was one of the first large European cities to use gas street lighting on a grand scale on its boulevards and monuments.

The city is celebrated for its beautiful city plan, architecture, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, sidewalk cafés, wide and luxurious boulevards, elegant cuisine, and numerous monuments. 

MakeMyTrip representative greeted us at the Airport and from there we were taken onboard the bus/coach (seat-in-coach) which took us for the Orientation tour of Paris to explore the glamorous city of Paris.

Thereafter we were dropped off at the Eiffle Tower where we enjoyed the panoramic view of the  city from its 2nd level. Built in 1889 and designed by the young engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower stands 324 meters  (1,063 ft) tall; it is one of the most enduring symbols of France and the industrial age.

 View from Eiffle Tower 

After Eiffle Tower visit we went to Indian Restaurant 'Bhojan' where we enjoyed the Indian Punjabi styled dishes which we couldn't have thought of during Paris visit.Thereafter we stayed in Hotel Novatel.

On the Second day after a delicious breakfast,we went out to explore the glamorous city of Paris, visited the Louvre Museum - the house of Mona Lisa. Her mystery attracted the crowds to the point of almost being an icon of the Louvre Museum. A complete crowd was hovering to see the picture of Mona Lisa.  

After visiting the Museum, we continued exploring Paris through the panoramic city sightseeing, to  popular sights as: Arc De Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, National Assembly, Alexander Bridge, Concorde Square, Magdalene Church, Opera Garnier, Orsay Museum, Palais De Chaillot.

 

 In the evening from Palais De Concord Square we went cruising on the River Seine to rediscover the full splendour of the river banks and monuments of Paris Like Notre Dame Cathedral Ile de la cita.Later in the evening post dinner, we went for Paris by Evening trip and enjoyed the Eiffle Tower lighting in the night.

In the city near Palais De Concorde Square we found Cycle Rickshaw plying. We also took Cycle Rickshaw ride to visit the city. We were fully overwhelmed by our visit and the life style of the people here in Paris. One good thing we were impressed was cleanliness, Pollution free atmosphere and the infrastructure developed.

Next day after the sumptuous Breakfast we started our Journey for Geneva by the Bus.
During this trip we had made several youngsters our friends one of whom is Praval Dadwal still in touch with us as Facebook friend.
In our next blog we will let you all know about Geneva and Switzerland visit..
Bye...