While the thought of holiday in the French Alps usually conjures up a thought of few high energy activities, there are many reasons as to why this place can become a point for some relaxing and gentle activities. Are you aware that about 35 % of the shores of the Lake Geneva are French? And this entire French side is about an hours drive from the famous resort of the Les Gets.
Now many water related activities are taking place in the Lake Geneva. After having gone through all those terrible times of great pollution in the 70's, the lake waters are again full with fish and is today recognized as completely safe for swimming, and has emerged as the most stunning place in the world.
Though the southern side of the shore is bereft of any attractions like Lausanne or Monteux, there is definitely a span town of in the east called Thonon-les-Bains for exploring, and in the east there is vian-les-Bains, a home to world famous Evian mineral water. There is also a large themed casino of the Europe for you.
The 70 kilometers long shore finally culminates in the western side with the Geneva in Switzerland, but any person having British passport requires no visa.
The city has several historic places of political and geographical importance, like headquarters of the UN in Europe.
If you are a TV addict then you must be knowing about the series of the 1960's "the champions" starring Stuart Damon, William Gaunt and Alexandra Bastedo. They all worked for the NEMESIS which is headquartered in the Geneva!
Now you might surely be thinking that on knowing this would really generate strong urge to get out more, so just visiting this place would surely provide you with all that you need.
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