Guidebook for Genève
Parks & Nature
Nice place to walk around or to play Chess and have a drink at the park's brasserie.
182 residents recomanen
Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsNice place to walk around or to play Chess and have a drink at the park's brasserie.
Jardin Botanique station
Nice spot to walk around the lake and to take a nap on the grass. In Summer there are bars and concerts there.
97 residents recomanen
Jardí Anglès
34 Quai du Général-GuisanNice spot to walk around the lake and to take a nap on the grass. In Summer there are bars and concerts there.
Beautiful park down the lake. Ideal for a morning run and afternoon walk. there are a lot of trees to be in the shadows if it is too hot.
At night and during Summer there is an open air movie theatre and the program is on this website: https://www.cinetransat.ch/2017/
37 residents recomanen
Restaurant la Perle du Lac
126 Rue de LausanneBeautiful park down the lake. Ideal for a morning run and afternoon walk. there are a lot of trees to be in the shadows if it is too hot.
At night and during Summer there is an open air movie theatre and the program is on this website: https://www.cinetransat.ch/2017/
Sightseeing
THE place to go in Geneva! One of the city's most famous landmarks. Maximum height of water jet is about 140 metres (460 ft) above water level. When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres (1,500 imp gal; 1,800 US gal) of water in the air.
395 residents recomanen
La Font de Ginebra
Quai Gustave-AdorTHE place to go in Geneva! One of the city's most famous landmarks. Maximum height of water jet is about 140 metres (460 ft) above water level. When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres (1,500 imp gal; 1,800 US gal) of water in the air.
United Nation Palace.
Surrounded by parks and other international organizations.
165 residents recomanen
United Nations Office at Geneva
Palais des NationsUnited Nation Palace.
Surrounded by parks and other international organizations.
You can go on the top of the cathedrale to admire the view of Geneva city and the Mont Blanc if the weather is not cloudy.
260 residents recomanen
Catedral de Sant Pere
Cour de Saint-PierreYou can go on the top of the cathedrale to admire the view of Geneva city and the Mont Blanc if the weather is not cloudy.
Here you can see the merge of the Rhone River (pure clean water) and the Arve River (mud water).
You can take unique pictures of two rivers merging with their different colors.
6 residents recomanen
Viaduc de la Jonction
29 Chem. William-LescazeHere you can see the merge of the Rhone River (pure clean water) and the Arve River (mud water).
You can take unique pictures of two rivers merging with their different colors.
Arts & Culture
Museu d'Història Natural
1 Rte de MalagnouMeg
67 Bd Carl-VogtThéâtre du Léman
19 Quai du Mont-BlancEuropean Center for Nuclear Research.
Wanna meet the Higgs Boson? Then you should go to CERN!
There are permanent and temporary exhibitions.
53 residents recomanen
CERN
1 Espl. des ParticulesEuropean Center for Nuclear Research.
Wanna meet the Higgs Boson? Then you should go to CERN!
There are permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Food Scene
Gazelle d'Or
55 Rue de LyonVery good Eritrean restaurant
Les Halles de l'Île
1 Place de l'IleExcellent brunch on Sunday for about CHF 40.- per person
Excellent "parisian brasserie" style restaurant in an historical building close to Parc des Bastions.
Le Lyrique
12 Bd du ThéâtreExcellent "parisian brasserie" style restaurant in an historical building close to Parc des Bastions.
Amazing restaurant under stone arches and a terrasse under big horse chestnut trees.
Great Menu but not a cheap place though.
10 residents recomanen
Café Papon
1 Rue Henri-FazyAmazing restaurant under stone arches and a terrasse under big horse chestnut trees.
Great Menu but not a cheap place though.
Modest great place next to the apartment. Good for a dinner when you don't wanna go far away and spend too much money.
You can taste the Swiss fondue there.
Morena Bar
1 Avenue WendtModest great place next to the apartment. Good for a dinner when you don't wanna go far away and spend too much money.
You can taste the Swiss fondue there.
Great place for morning brunches or lunches. One of the best places to enjoy the Swiss Fondue at the lake.
365 residents recomanen
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancGreat place for morning brunches or lunches. One of the best places to enjoy the Swiss Fondue at the lake.
Café du Bourg-de-Four
13 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourRestaurant where you can taste delicious Röstis
Essentials
Coop Supermarché Genève Servette
81 Rue de la Servettemedium sized Supermarket
Migros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinMedium sized supermarket
Entertainment & Activities
Pathe Balexert
27 Av. Louis-CasaïShopping
A street where you can find luxury shops (Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, ...) and luxury watchmakers.
66 residents recomanen
Rue du Rhône
Rue du RhôneA street where you can find luxury shops (Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, ...) and luxury watchmakers.