Free family photo session for knowitall.ch readers who stay in April or May!
It’s not often that we repeat articles on our site, but one company which does keep reappearing on our news pages is Country Kids! That’s because they have a beautiful country estate set amongst the vineyards and olive groves of Southern France, and they keep offering our readers great deals on holidays for families with young kids!
Just in case you haven’t heard of them before, here is a quick summary:
Country Kids is situated on an old French farm just a few hours drive from Geneva, in the Heirault (Langeudoc/Roussillon) region of France. There are 7 luxury apartments on the estate, each catering for 4 to 12 people. A cosy ambience prevails throughout the holiday accommodation, which has been styled with a rustic-chic décor, including stone walls, fully-equipped kitchens, private terrace and a whole host of family-friendly features. Click here to see each of the apartments in detail, with lots of photos to help you make the best choice for you!
This is an extract from ©Know-it-all passport®.
In the village of Aigle, several historical sights can be visited, including the Church of St Maurice founded in 1138 (Eglise du Cloître) and rebuilt in the 15th century. Around the village of Aigle, there are wine cellars to visit and wine-tasting organized by owners. There are also many walking paths through the vineyards. Make sure to visit the Château d'Aigle (photo above). You are not far from Le Bouveret (Swiss Vapeur Parc listed below or Aquaparc in our article about swimming pools).
Centre Mondial du Cyclisme
Ch. de la Mêlée 12
1860 Aigle
024 468 58 85
www.cmc-aigle.ch
Guided photographic tour around the velodrome dedicated to the history of the Tour de France. Free visit of the hall of fame. Groups welcome upon prior reservation. You can have a “Track initiation” for groups of 5-6 people at Fr. 50.-/person for one hour. Watch the athletes cycling in the wooden velodrome at top speed! Or see them practicing on BMX bikes on the super olympic track. Open weekdays 7h30-19h, Saturday 9h-19h, Sunday 11h-19h. Restaurant on premises. Check before going.
Did you know that if you live in neighboring France, or one of the cantons of Geneva close to but not including Geneva and Vaud, you are eligible to a variety of discounts when you fly from Geneva airport?
If not, then you should check out this webpage on the Geneva airport website for more information: http://www.gva.ch/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-40/ and make sure to fill out the form well in advance of your trip.
If you live in the French departments of Ain or Haute Savoie, or one of the nearby Swiss cantons such as Fribourg, Jura, Neuchâtel, Bern, or Valais, you stand to make significant savings when you travel through Geneva airport on business or holiday.
20% discount for knowitall.ch readers on selected cars rented before end June, 2015 (see conditions below)
Given the large number of hits we get in the travel section of our website, this is clearly an area of interest for many local residents and businesses in this region. Whether you need to catch a bus home in the evening, book a taxi for work, plan a day out on the train or ferry boat, collect someone from the airport, or rent a car for a wedding, we have lots of great links on our website, with details on numerous organizations that have been recommended to us over the years.
One business that has just been recommended to us is a local company with two highly focused branches offering premium rental services in Switzerland. Targeting the luxury car rental market, DreamCars-Rental offers a wide range of top-of-the range cars, with or without a chauffeur, for special occasions such as weekend breaks, family reunions and VIP transportation. GreenCars-Rental, on the other hand, follows a very extensive environmental policy and is very popular with clients who prefer to rent eco-friendly, fuel-efficient cars for any occasion.
The Hotel d’Angleterre in Geneva is now offering special room rates for knowitall.ch readers and their guests.
With spectacular views overlooking Lake Geneva, this luxurious five-star boutique hotel provides an elegant mixture of British Chic and traditional sophistication, with a wide range of rooms, restaurants and bars to satisfy all tastes. Located just a 10 minute walk away from the main shopping districts (Rue du Rhone and Rue du Marché), the hotel is also very handy for visiting local tourist attractions such as the Patek Philippe Museum, the Watchmaking Museum and the Museum of Natural Sciences.
Each of the 45 rooms and suites in the hotel has been individually designed but with one common theme: personalized service tailored to the individual needs and wishes of its guests. Exceptional amenities and thoughtful touches throughout each of the rooms include homemade chocolates and fresh fruit, twice daily maid service, Penhaligon’s bath products, plush bathrobes and slippers, magazines, ipod docking stations, free Wifi, and satellite pay movie services – to name but a few! All windows are sound-proofed and many rooms offer balconies with stunning lake views.
