The summery weather is luring sun seekers to the side of the rivers and the lake around Geneva - but be warned, the water is still cold.
Despite May 1st not being an official holiday in Geneva, the pontoons along the Rhone were full with people enjoying the weather.
School children, still on easter holidays, took advantage – and were the bravest to take to the water – but many of those hurried out. The water temperatures is just 15 degrees.
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