Ferney-Voltaire
in Ain of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.259 and 6.111 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 15' 30" and E 6° 6' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:47 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:31 am and 8:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Touring Ferney-Voltaire

Ferney-Voltaire in Ain (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) with it's 7,742 residents is a town located in France about 251 mi (or 404 km) south-east of Paris, the country's capital place.

Time in Ferney-Voltaire is now 06:47 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 11 airports nearby Ferney-Voltaire, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Geneva Cointrin International Airport in Switzerland in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km). The closest airport in France is Annemasse Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 2 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in Switzerland at a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km). The closest in France is From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt in a distance of 48 mi (or 55 km), North-East. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Geneva, Gex, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, Chancy and Saint-Claude. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

InterContinental Hotels GENEVE

Address
2,6 mi
7-9 Chemin Du Petit-Saconnex
1211 Geneva
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Moevenpick Hotel & Casino

Address
2,4 mi
Route de Pre-Bois 20,
1215 Geneve
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


La Reserve Geneve Hotel - Spa

Address
1,9 mi
301 ROUTE DE LAUSANNE BELLEVUE
1293 Bellevue
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza GENEVA

Address
2,3 mi
Avenue Louis Casai 75-77
1216 GENEVA
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Suites Genève Aéroport

Address
2,6 mi
Avenue Louis Casaï 30 COINTRIN
1216 GENEVE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Residence Hoteliere la Réserve Genève Ferney

Address
0,3 mi
Avenue du Jura 3
01210 Ferney Voltaire
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NH Geneva City

Address
3,3 mi
avenue Wendt 42-44
1203 Genève
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Genève Aéroport France

Address
1,2 mi
Chemin des Trois Noyers
01210 FERNEY VOLTAIRE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Starling Geneva Hotel And Conference Center

Address
1,6 mi
Route François-Peyrot 34
1218 Genève
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NH Geneva Airport

Address
2,4 mi
Avenue de Mategnin 21
1217 Meyrin
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Geneva Airport Documentary [GVA/LSGG]

Published: August 24, 2014
Length: 42:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Nacho Barrientos

Short documentary in French shown on France 3, speaking about several aspects of the airport: operations, facilities, ATC, baggage handling, private aviation, fire brigade, wildlife control......


Silk Way Business Aviation 727-251(WL)/Adv - Departure Rwy 05 Geneva Cointrin (GVA), Switzerland

Published: July 24, 2014
Length: 09:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Loran

Boeing 727-251(WL)/Adv / 4K-8888 Silk Way Business Aviation (opf AZAL) / J2 124 Departure: Geneva Cointrin (GVA), Switzerland (Rwy 05) Arrival: Baku Heydar Aliyev Int'l (GYD), Azerbaijan (Rwy...


Take-off from Geneva International Airport / Genève Aéroport - January, 2015

Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 10:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

Geneva International Airport is the international airport of Geneva, Switzerland. It is located 4 km (2.5 mi) northwest of Geneva city centre and is a hub for easyJet Switzerland and Darwin...


Silk Way Business Aviation B727-200 Takeoff from Geneva - Window View

Published: July 13, 2014
Length: 24:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ian M - flymajj

Window view from Silk Way Boeing 727-251 4K-8888 during takeoff from Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland on 11th July 2014. Operating Azerbaijan Airlines inaugural flight J2124 to Baku (GYD),...


EasyJet takeoff from Geneva International Airport

Published: March 29, 2014
Length: 27:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kangwon Lee

Recorded with GoPro - 720p Before taking off, two planes took off and one landed. Because there's only one runway in this airport. You can see the planes in this video. Actual takeoff begins...


Je suis Charlie Manifestation a Ferney Voltaire

Published: March 23, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pays de Gex TV

In January there was a large demonstration in Ferney after the killings of the Charlie Hebdo staff in Paris. Several thousand people came onto the streets to express their emotions.


Championnat Inter Academique UNSS Volleyball, demi-finale - Ferney-Voltaire

Published: April 17, 2014
Length: 11:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: albpace

La demi-finale de l'Equipe de Volleyball du Lycee international de Ferney-Voltaire Valable pour la qualification aux championnats de France Ferney-Voltaire Champions Inter-Academique 2014 UNSS.


A Day at Ferney-Voltaire

Published: January 03, 2014
Length: 07:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Deyan Marinov

A time lapse with CANON 60D with Sigma wide angle Lens. Thanks to Dr. Zachariev for his balcony. Please subscribe.


Championnat Inter Academique Volleyball - Ferney-Voltaire

Published: April 17, 2014
Length: 43:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: albpace

Equipe de Volleyball du Lycee international de Ferney-Voltaire au ralenti Champions Inter-Academique 2014 UNSS.


Immobilier Ferney Voltaire : Annonces, agences immobilières Ferney : www.immobiliergenevois.fr

Published: August 18, 2013
Length: 26:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Immobilier Ferney Voltaire (Appel:+33(0)666.5

Immobilier Ferney Voltaire http://www.immobiliergenevois.fr Retrouvez les biens immobiliers sur Ferney-Voltaire 01210, les conseils en immobilier, financement... lien court: http://youtu.be/Sp2Xz...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Geneva International Airport

Geneva International Airport, formerly known as Cointrin Airport and officially as Genève Aéroport, is an airport serving Geneva, Switzerland. It is located 4 km northwest of the city centre and has direct connections to motorways, bus lines and railways. Its northern limit runs along the Swiss–French border and the airport can be accessed from both countries.

Located at 46.2383, 6.10944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Transport in Geneva, Meyrin

LHCb

LHCb (standing for "Large Hadron Collider beauty") is one of seven particle physics detector experiments collecting data at the Large Hadron Collider accelerator at CERN. LHCb is a specialized b-physics experiment, that is measuring the parameters of CP violation in the interactions of b-hadrons (heavy particles containing a bottom quark). Such studies can help to explain the Matter-Antimatter asymmetry of the Universe.

Located at 46.241, 6.09693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
CERN, Particle experiments, Large Hadron Collider

Palexpo

Palexpo is a convention center in Geneva, Switzerland. The buildings are owned by the State of Geneva while the company is a semi-private foundation. The center is located close to Geneva Cointrin International Airport. There are seven halls, and 102,000 square metres of exhibition space. The Salon International de l'Auto is held at Palexpo. In early 2009, the Palexpo underwent a renovation project to enhance and improve the convention center's architecture, furnishings and technology.

Located at 46.235, 6.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Geneva, Culture in Geneva, Economy of Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Convention centres in Switzerland

International University in Geneva

International University in Geneva (IUG) is a private university founded in 1997 and located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Located at 46.224, 6.101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Switzerland, Business schools in Switzerland, International universities, International business

SEG Geneva Arena

SEG Geneva Arena is an indoor arena in Geneva, Switzerland. Part of the Palexpo complex, it opened in 1995, and it currently holds 9,500 spectators and hosts concerts and indoor sporting events, such as tennis and basketball.

Located at 46.2336, 6.1122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Event venues established in 1995, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Indoor arenas in Switzerland

Canton of Ferney-Voltaire

The canton of Ferney-Voltaire is an administrative division in eastern France. It includes the following communes: Commune Inhabitants Postal code INSEE code Ferney-Voltaire 7 083 01210 01160 Ornex 2 663 01210 01281 Prévessin-Moëns 4 261 01280 01313 Saint-Genis-Pouilly 6 383 01630 01354 Sauverny 1 015 01220 01397 Sergy 1 247 01630 01401 Thoiry 4 063 01710 01419 Versonnex 1 712 01210 01435

Located at 46.2558, 6.10806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cantons of Ain

European University

The European University (EU) is a multi-campus business school, established in 1973 in Antwerp (Belgium) and in 1982 in Brussels (Belgium) by Dean Dominique Jozeau, with headquarters in Switzerland. It operates campuses in Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with an executive facility in Yvorne, Switzerland. European University's Spain campus was ranked at 52 out of 67 European business schools in the 2010 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings.

Located at 46.224, 6.101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Business schools in Switzerland, Business schools in Spain, Business schools in Germany, Educational institutions established in 1973, Private universities, Companies based in Geneva, Privately held companies of Switzerland

Geneva Airport railway station

Geneva Airport railway station (French: Gare de Genève-Aéroport) is a railway station located under the runway of Geneva International Airport (French: Aéroport international de Genève), in Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland. The station is 250 metres away from the airport terminal (under the same roof) and very near to the Palexpo fairground. Like Zurich Airport railway station, it is an underground station. The station is a terminus station served by an average of five trains an hour.

Located at 46.2325, 6.11194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airport railway stations in Switzerland, Railway stations in the canton of Geneva, Railway stations opened in 1987, Swiss Federal Railways stations

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ferney, فيرني-فولتير, Ferney-Voltaire, Ферне-Вольтер, Ferney Voltaire, 费尔梅-伏尔泰