Flybe / November 2018

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NOVEMBER 2018 / Flight Time / 51
Travel
Out and about
WHAT T O DO AROU ND
G E N E VA
PLAINPALAIS MARKET
On Saturday mornings
there’s no better place
to be than the Plaine de
Plainpalais, which hosts one
of Switzerland’s biggest and
best flea markets. From bric-
a-brac to vintage clothes,
second-hand toys to ethnic
jewellery, plus larger pieces
of furniture, you could find
yourself a real one-off at a
bargain price.
CHOCOLATE FLAVOURS TOUR
Experience Geneva’s
award-winning chocolate
creations in a delightful,
three-hour walking tour.
You’ll taste local creations
and discover the universe
of chocolate, visiting five
chocolate factories and
patisseries, one of which
saw celebrities like Winston
Churchill, Grace Kelly,
JF Kennedy and Charles
de Gaulle purchasing its
delicacies. You’ll also enjoy
a visit to the Old Town, a
boat ride and discover the
city’s best chocolatiers.
MONT SALEVE CABLE CAR
The cable car of Mont Salève
carries you to an altitude of
1,100 metres in less than five
minutes. Mont Salève is a
playground for sports lovers.
You can go paragliding,
climbing, mountain biking,
trekking or cross-country
skiing in winter. Nature lovers
will enjoy the fresh air, the
fauna and flora and the
stunning views of Geneva.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe has flights to Geneva from Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Isle of Man, Jersey and Southampton from 15th December.
Make a meal of it
T U CK I N AT ON E
O F T H E S E LOCA L
R E S TAU R AN T S
CAFÉ PAPON
In the centre of the Old Town
next to the Town Hall, this
café-restaurant opened in
1808, and was renovated
in 2005. Enjoy a menu that
changes every couple of
weeks and is based on local,
seasonal produce. Eat in
the beautiful stone cellar
in which the restaurant is
located, or on the outdoor
terrace on sunny days.
The set menu of the day is
particularly good value.
What’s on
CAT CH T H E S E E V E N T S
WH I L E YOU ’ R E I N T OWN
THE MONSTER ENERGY
SUPERCROSS GENEVA
From 30th November-
1st December, some of
the world’s finest riders
will perform in a display
incorporating sport, a sound
and light show, and the
thrilling Jump Contest. At
the same time, a motorbike
and biking accessories
show will take place, where
the majority of motorbike
manufacturers and suppliers
from the industry will be
represented.
www.supercross-geneve.
com
FÊTE DE L’ESCALADE
From 7th-9th December,
this festival commemorates
Geneva’s victory against the
Duke of Savoy in 1602 when
his troops met with resistance
from the people of the city.
Some 800 people dressed
in period costume parade
around the Old Town on
foot or on horseback. Keep
warm beside a bonfire
while enjoying a traditional
marmite en chocolate.
And so to bed…
WH E R E T O S TAY
I N T H E C I T Y
HÔTEL BRISTOL
In a superb position in the
heart of the city, this four-star
hotel offers five-star amenities
at excellent prices. Rooms
combine modern comfort
with classic elegance and
are sound-proofed and air-
conditioned, with modern,
marble bathrooms. Guests
can also use the spa with
saunas, a Jacuzzi, hammam,
chromotherapy room and
gym.
FRASER SUITES GENEVA
Close to major city
attractions, these 67 fully-
furnished, luxury serviced
suites offer a home from
home. Studio apartments
have integrated living,
dining and kitchen
areas, while two-bed
apartments offer separate
kitchen, dining and living
areas. All have a well-
equipped kitchen and
a comprehensive home
entertainment system. The
building also houses a gym
and business centre.
www.frasershospitality.
com
HOTEL EASTWEST
This luxury boutique hotel
is a haven of calm, with a
contemporary interior that’s
a blend of East and West.
There are 41 elegant rooms,
a library, fitness area and
restaurant. Be sure to chill
out on the patio with a wall
of flowing water framed by
lush greenery.
NEW YEAR’S EVE MAGIC
What began as a small New
Year’s Eve celebration on
Gemüsebrücke bridge in
1988 is now a firm fixture on
the calendar. The festival site
stretches right around the
lake and the highlight is the
impressive firework display.
The brilliant production is
fired off by three ships and
lights up the sky for more
than 15 minutes.
Photo: Viv Lynch
CHEZ MA COUSINE
If you love chicken, then Chez
ma Cousine is for you. They
serve half a free-range, spit-
roast chicken with Provençal
potatoes, dressed salad
and a delicious gravy, for an
extremely reasonable price.
Salads and other variations
also feature on the limited
menu, but it’s essentially all
chicken-based. The original
restaurant in the Old Town has
been joined by cousins in St-
Gervais and Petit-Saconnex.
CAFÉ DES NÉGOCIANTS
Swiss celebrity chef Philippe
Chevrier is the man behind
this classy, spacious bistro,
which serves stylish dishes
with a delicious French
influence created from
top-quality Swiss seasonal
produce. Occupying a
beautiful old building,
there’s also a large cellar
room where you can choose
your wine from the bottles
around you.