You'll find plenty to buy – some useless souvenirs, but this village also happens to be crammed with artists' shops, original works from actual artists who create throughout the winter to sell in summer. Yvoire itself is lovely and can get quite crowded, especially when the ferries from Geneva arrive. But there's plenty to do beyond a stroll.Īn amusing visit is the garden labyrinth of the Cinq-Sens, built around our five senses. Yvoire is small, and a walk through it shouldn't take more than an hour. When I say charming, I mean it, because I once lived in this tiny pedestrian village for several years. Just bring your walking shoes and your appetite. This Alps itinerary provides a mixture - urban, village, lakeshore and mountain, so something for everyone. Read these driving tips for France before you head off! The Alps in France: Main stops and sights They are compulsory, but not everyone follows the law.Īnd finally, make sure you tell the car rental you plan to cross the border – there might be additional insurance costs. If you arrive between 1 November-31 March, check that your rental car has snow tires. If you're flying from a destination in France, no problem, you'll arrive on the French side. They are connected via the terminal but sadly you cannot cross unless you have a boarding pass and are catching a flight. If your flight originated outside France, you'll arrive on the Swiss side so you'll also have to take a cab/Uber/bus from the Swiss to the French side of the airport. You could avoid this by cutting through town to get to France rather than taking the ring road but Geneva driving can be complicated, with many signs and lanes and is best left to residents. You may also need a Swiss autoroute sticker if your car doesn't have one (CHF 40, a bit more in USD). The airport is on the border and both sides have rental car offices.įrench rentals are far cheaper, but you'll have extra costs: the rental cost itself ( you can compare prices here), and transportation from the Swiss to the French side of the airport to get your car.
If you land at Geneva airport, you need to decide where to rent your car, in Switzerland or in France. YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS BEFORE YOU RENT A CAR
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