To give you an idea of some of the spectacular places you can visit in this region, we will feature each month a photo of one of its many great locations. Since we rely on recommendations, please send us your special photo taken, for example, on a memorable day out at a water park or from a remarkable viewpoint in the area.
Fribourg
http://www.fr.ch
http://www.ville-fribourg.ch
http://www.fribourgregion.ch/en/welcome.cfm?
http://www.fribourgtourisme.ch/en/welcome.cfm?
Text and photos by Lisa Cirieco-Ohlman
This beautiful Swiss town is built on a cliff hugging the river, La Sarine, and is a city to discover without further delay!
Because of it’s location, access to the city center is possible via one of the numerous bridges scattered on all sides. Architecturally interesting by themselves, you might like to park your car and walk across some. From the old town we drove across the Zähringen Bridge, built in 1924 that replaced a suspended bridge (1834), and is now 165-meters long. I noticed that we were on the top “deck” as when we circled back I saw the lower “deck” below. It reminded me of the Bay Bridge between Oakland and San Francisco!
The Cité du Temps in Geneva will be transformed into an artists' studio with a difference, and will contain huge canvasses using a rainbow of coloring materials. Inhouse street painting will be on offer, where participants of all ages will be able to create their own masterpieces or add a personal touch to an existing canvas. Instant fame is also guaranteed - unlike other artists' studios, this one doubles as an evolving exhibition.
There is no particular theme to this unique indoor street painting festival. All participants will be encouraged to demonstrate their artistic talents. Using the materials supplied, young and old, novices and experts, can enjoy the "studio" for a creative session free of charge.
The street painting festival is open to the public from 17th February until 6th March 2011. It is open 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. Admission is free.
For further information, please contact:
Cité du Temps
Pont de la Machine
1204 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 818 39 00
Fax: + 41 22 818 39 10
www.citedutemps.com
Source: Cité du Temps newsletter
To give you an idea of some of the spectacular places you can visit in this region, we will feature each month a photo of one of its many great locations. Since we rely on recommendations, please send us your special photo taken, for example, on a memorable day out at a water park or from a remarkable viewpoint in the area.
Alpe D’Huezwww.alpedhuez.com
by Jenny Jeffreys
Since we’re still in the heart of Winter, we couldn’t resist choosing another ski resort for this month’s Location of the Month. However, if you’re not a keen skier, this resort still has plenty to keep you busy!
Situated just beyond Grenoble in France, about 2 and a half hours drive from Geneva, Alpe D’Huez is situated on the sunny, south-facing slopes of the Grandes Rousses massif, which can enjoy up to 7.5 hours of sun in December and 11 hours of sun in April – in fact an average of 300 sunny days per year. On one of those fine days, apparently you can see a fifth of France from the top of Pic Blanc (3300m)!
To give you an idea of some of the spectacular places you can visit in this region, we will feature each month a photo of one of its many great locations. Since we rely on recommendations, please send us your special photo taken, for example, on a memorable day out at a water park or from a remarkable viewpoint in the area.
Megève, the heart of the French Alps.
By Mike Beaudet, www.SkiProsMegeve.com
Megève is well known by few and is a jealously guarded secret among those that frequent its ski slopes; Michelin Guide rated hotels and restaurants, high-end shopping stores, Casino and quaint narrow cobbled streets. The village is dominated by the traditional church belfry, and a square all in a pedestrian friendly atmosphere. Horse drawn sleighs carry tourists all over during the peak periods adding a festive and memorable experience for young and old. A truly civilized ski area of real old world charm, with a history that goes back for more than 1000 years. The village still has over 40 working farms from where the milk is used to produce the local cheeses that are known all over the world.
To give you an idea of some of the spectacular places you can visit in this region, we will feature each month a photo of one of its many great locations. Since we rely on recommendations, please send us your special photo taken, for example, on a memorable day out at a water park or from a remarkable viewpoint in the area.
Montreux, Switzerland
Located at one extremity of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Montreux is known for its Jazz festival that takes place in May. Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury (both have statues erected by the lakefront) as well as other famous people have lived and continue to live on the Vaud Riviera covering Vevey, Montreux, and surrounding areas. We thought it would be a good idea to present Montreux for the month of December, 2010, for their Christmas market is extremely well-known and loved.
There are many things you can enjoy in a day, even if you already live there! If you live further away you may drive, use the train, or take a cruise on the lake to your destination. Here are just a few ideas to get you going.
