I was looking for a small and convenient place in Geneva from where my teenage son and I could visit CERN and also explore the city. We wanted a base that was near the main transport routes and not too far out of town. This spot was perfect for us. Irene and Christoff were very helpful and Irene even waited-up for us when we arrived later than expected. They left us a few goodies to keep us going as well.
The studio is lovely with a fantastic walk-in shower which was needed during the record heat we experienced. There’s a beautiful ancient apple tree just outside and the area seems really unique. Because it’s semi-basement it kept cool once we closed the blinds and most windows while we were out during the day. It was a really good size for the two of us and we managed fine without a kitchen area for our short trip.
It’s around five minutes walk to the brand new Lèman Express Station which will take you to Geneva station in around seven minutes. We also used it to travel to Chamonix via the Mont Blanc Express. At Chamonix you can get the cable car to the peak of Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps. This was an amazing experience and we were able to do the whole trip comfortably in a day. Make sure to book the cable car advance because it’s very popular. For CERN you need to queue on the day for individual tours but it’s well worth it if you’re interested in physics and research. You need to register one hour in advance for the tours which run every half hour or so. Check the web site in advance for details.