Domaine de Divonne (01)

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Lake Geneva Museum

Discover the facets of the largest lake in Western Europe in a unique museum.

In terms of culture, meet the people of the lake through a collection of objects and models of boats. Take a trip to an authentic fishing cabin, aboard a rescue boat or on a steamboat.

Relive the adventures of the Piccard family as well as the submarines and balloons that made it famous. Nature side, follow the adventures of a drop of water to discover the flora and fauna lake and with its fish aquariums in our region.

With lift, the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Documentation center of Lake Geneva, bookshop, cafeteria, guided tours, workshops for children, playground, beach and parking nearby, you will be welcome on board!

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 14h to 17h from November to March.
From 10h to 17h from April to October.
Closed Mondays (except holidays)
Quai Louis-Bonnard 8, 1260 Nyon, Swiss
10km de l’hôtel

Mount Mussy

Nice walk on the foothills of the Jura above Divonne. Departure on foot from the hotel.
Departure 2 Km from Divonne - France
1 h 30 walk - 150 m of elevation gain

The Monts Jura, the big and the small Mont Rond

At the top of the Grand Mt Rond which rises to 1614 meters, superb view of Geneva, the Alps, Lake Geneva and at your feet, the vertiginous hollow of the back. Possible observation of chamois.
Departure of the Col de la Faucille 15 Km from Divonne - France
3 hours of walking - 340 m of elevation gain

The Tender Mountain

The highest peak of the Swiss Jura, which rises to 1679 meters. From its summit you can admire Lake Geneva, Lake Joux and Lake Neuchâtel.
Departure of the Col du Marchairuz 45 Km from Divonne - Switzerland
2 h 45 walk - 230 m vertical drop

The Dole

Very nice walk to the second highest peak of the Swiss Jura which rises to 1677 meters.
Departure from the chalet Dôle 15 Km from Divonne - Switzerland
1 h 45 walk - 250 m vertical drop

International Trade Shows - Palexpo 18km

International Motor Show

March
The Geneva International Motor Show is part of the world's top 5, and it is the only annual in Europe. It welcomes more than 700,000 visitors from around 100 countries, some 10,000 media representatives and is the most representative of the industry, presenting an impressive number of firsts and novelties every year.

Exhibition of Inventions

April
With more than 750 exhibitors from around fifteen countries presenting a thousand inventions, the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is the most important specialized meeting in the world. It is sponsored by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), which is headquartered in Geneva. This showcase has been attracting investors and companies from around the world for nearly forty years.

International Exhibition of Books and Press

May
For 25 years, the Geneva International Book and Press Fair has hosted an average of 600 publishing houses, more than 500 authors, and some 100,000 visitors in five days. The largest cultural event organized every year in Switzerland, it also hosts numerous exhibitions and thematic events, the African Book and Press Fair, the Student and Training Fair, as well as a fair for children. contemporary art, Artbygenève.