Guidebook for Genève
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Mythic place in Gva: it's a beach open all year long, offering a fabulous view over Geneva bay and jet d'eau, and having a bar-restau with fresh "plat du jour" (one daily course) for cheap (14 CHF).
365 locals recommend
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancMythic place in Gva: it's a beach open all year long, offering a fabulous view over Geneva bay and jet d'eau, and having a bar-restau with fresh "plat du jour" (one daily course) for cheap (14 CHF).
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-AdorGeneva's symbol.
This place is located in the heart of the old town. Walk along the pavement streets, and see the cathedral.
69 locals recommend
Place Bourg du Four
Place du Bourg-de-FourThis place is located in the heart of the old town. Walk along the pavement streets, and see the cathedral.
The United Nations headquarter can be visited. Very nice garden and lake view.
165 locals recommend
United Nations Office at Geneva
Palais des NationsThe United Nations headquarter can be visited. Very nice garden and lake view.
The Globe of Science and Innovation is a landmark of CERN, the purpose of which is to inform visitors about significant research at CERN. Even for neophytes it is understandable and fascinating.
6 locals recommend
The Globe of Science and Innovation
1 Esplanade des ParticulesThe Globe of Science and Innovation is a landmark of CERN, the purpose of which is to inform visitors about significant research at CERN. Even for neophytes it is understandable and fascinating.
Historical place where Grand Theater, Conservatory of music, Opera are located. At the feet of old town. It is bordered by Parc des Bastions and Rath Museum. (direct bus No. 3 from home).
31 locals recommend
Place de Neuve
Place de NeuveHistorical place where Grand Theater, Conservatory of music, Opera are located. At the feet of old town. It is bordered by Parc des Bastions and Rath Museum. (direct bus No. 3 from home).
The famous Reformation Wall portrays Europe’s major reformers. Located in the Parc des Bastions. (direct bus no. 3 from home).
31 locals recommend
Mur des Réformateurs
1 Prom. des BastionsThe famous Reformation Wall portrays Europe’s major reformers. Located in the Parc des Bastions. (direct bus no. 3 from home).
Just a stone's from the city centre, Carouge is the Greenwich Village of Geneva. Its architecture is Sardinian roots. Trendy bars, shops and restaurants.
81 locals recommend
Carouge
Just a stone's from the city centre, Carouge is the Greenwich Village of Geneva. Its architecture is Sardinian roots. Trendy bars, shops and restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ancient fabric converted in fancy bar and restaurant. Lively place located on the Rhône river.
50 locals recommend
Brasserie des Halles de l'île
1 Pl. de l'IleAncient fabric converted in fancy bar and restaurant. Lively place located on the Rhône river.
Food Scene
Fancy restaurant in the old town. A little bit expensive, but lovely place.
60 locals recommend
Brasserie Lipp
8 Rue de la ConfédérationFancy restaurant in the old town. A little bit expensive, but lovely place.
Café du Centre
5 Pl. du Molardexcellent seafood and meats. A famous brasserie in Geneva.
Trendy restaurant-bar. Good quality food. Affordable for Geneva. Walking distance from bus no. 3 (direct from home). and in Place Neuve area. Lovely.
9 locals recommend
Café du Grütli
16 Rue du Général-DufourTrendy restaurant-bar. Good quality food. Affordable for Geneva. Walking distance from bus no. 3 (direct from home). and in Place Neuve area. Lovely.
Luigia
24a Rue Adrien-LachenalGreat fancy italian restaurant. 10 min walk from home.