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Any time spent awaiting your Geneva to Courmayeur transfer is valuable art appreciation time for the art lover! As the city is home to more than 30 galleries, if you have a limited period of time it is prudent to choose very wisely where to go. The big names such as The Centre d'Art Contemporainare or the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art are not to be missed; however, it is often the discovery of the lesser known gallery gems that prove the most exhilarating. The Nest Galleries Easily accessible in the centre of the city, The Nest Galleries is a multipurpose building, with boutique studio and gallery space available. Nest Galleries and its adjacent neighbour, Nest Pop-up, have created a real art buzz in the centre of Old Town at Etienne-Dumont 12-14.The transitory nature of the exhibits on show here means that you will never know what you will find. The unconventional concept of the space is informed by the latest exhibition trend hitting London and New York. The fully equipped galleries are available for exhibitions lasting a day to a month, and are described by its director as, “premium exhibition spaces for artists, artisans, designers, couturiers, curators or collectors.” The freedom exemplified by its structure of no contracts, fees or commissions means that you will see exciting, contemporary works that may have been missed by the broader art world. For a mouth-watering taste of works from some of the hundreds of artists who have shown at The Nest, see their comprehensive and detailed website and you will be suitably impressed. ICT Discovery Location With a bit more time to spare before your Geneva to Courmayeur transfer, you could make your way to the latest exciting development in the city’s museum scene, the ICT Discovery Location, which you will find located at 2 rue de Varembé. Boasting a status as the city's newest museum, and the lure of free admission, this state-of-the-art exhibition space will delight and impress the techno-curious of all ages. If you are travelling with children, to miss the ICT Discovery would be unforgivable! At ICT HQ the connected world comes alive as you survey the evolution of information and communication technologies from their not so distant inception to their omnipresence today, and the possibilities for the future. Learn the intricacies of the machinations of these fascinating technologies, interact with video games with futuristic scenarios, and marvel at the future roles for these transformative technologies, into the new frontiers of the digitally connected world we live in. Tavel House From the futuristic digital age to olden times past, complete your Geneva to Courmayeur transfer art recharge experience with a detour to the famous, Tavel House. Also known as Maison Tavel, it is located, mid city, at 6 rue du Puits-St-Pierre, Vieille Ville. Tavel House was loved back to life by the people of the city after fire destroyed it in 1334. The restored landmark displays the artefacts of daily living, dating from the Middle Ages up to the 1880’s. On the first floor you can marvel over artefacts and building materials from long-demolished houses of the Old Town. On the second floor view the entirely authentic 18th century bourgeois home that has been recreated with 18th century wallpaper, fixtures and antique furnishings. Offering a tangible glimpse into Genevois life between the 14th and19th centuries, the fascinating time-worn photographs, engravings, coins and silverware live on to intrigue and bear witness to a bygone era, for the generations of today. In the attic, young and old alike will be delighted to find an enormous to-scale model, the Magnin Model, representing the city, with the highly structured walls that existed pre the 1850’s. Down in the maison’s basement, graffiti from medieval times embellishes the walls. Fascinating! Returning to relax and continue your journey to your ski or summer holiday on your Geneva to Courmayeur transfer you will be sure to pass the time in reverie – marvelling at times past and the future possibilities of these amazing times in which we live. Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for a Geneva to Courmayeur transfer, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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