We meet at the buvette (cafeteria)
at Bains des Paquis, next to the lake in Geneva
Plage des Paquis, Les Bains des Paquis and la Buvette des Paquis are the beach, swimming pools and restaurant terraces on the lake, opposite the Jet d'eau. Entrance to the peninsula is by way of a walkway and bridge at Quai du Mont-Blanc 30 *.....see map below
Arriving by public transport:
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TPG have nearby mouette stops...for those who enjoy the little yellow boats that criss-cross the lake (part of your tpg ticket fare), lines M1, M2 and M3 stop at Paquis CGN boat along the Quai de Mont Blanc.
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TPG bus stops (bus#1 and #25) are at Place de la Navigation or a little further at Mont Blanc (bus #6,#8,#9,#25) ...8 minute walk from Mont Blanc
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Gare Cornavin is the closest for those on the train, CEVA or other bus routes
Arriving by car:
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Street parking in the area is metered and hard to find.
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The closest car park is under the Fairmont Grand Hotel (formerly Kempinski) entry is on rue de la Cloche 7.
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Nearby car parks are also at Parking des Alpes, entry on rue Sigismond Thalberg or at the Cignes Shopping Centre, entry on rue Monthoux 57 and several by the train station at Gare Cornavin
Arriving by bicycle:
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there is a great new bike path along the Quai de Mont Blanc, and bike parking is right by the entrance