For Germany side go to Bern. Great city with lots of sightseeing and food. Visit Geneva & Montreux in the French side.
Geneva lake is sooo beautiful and great place to have a cafe. Look for Movenpick or Cafe de Paris. Go to Montreux. a quiet town but beautiful in May and take a tram up to Rocher de nay.
"je voudrais un cafe si vous plait" - i would like a cafe.
"c'est combine?" - how much?
"vous pouvez aider moi?" - can u help me?
and
"Il le ou le Macdonald?" - where is Macdonald?