Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
Café du Soleil
6 Pl. du Petit-SaconnexBest Swiss cheese fondue of the whole Canton!
Sagano
86 Rue de MontbrillantNice little sushi place, amongst the many good ones in Geneva, really near the UN
Great pizzas, even though you can't make a reservation, the waiting is usually quick and pleasant and it really has an Italian feel
77 Einheimische empfehlen
Da Paolo
3 Rue du LacGreat pizzas, even though you can't make a reservation, the waiting is usually quick and pleasant and it really has an Italian feel
They have a great weekend "a la carte" brunch and a beautiful view of the lake
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva.
11 Quai du Mont-BlancThey have a great weekend "a la carte" brunch and a beautiful view of the lake
Best high-tea experience in Geneva with a breathtaking view of the lake
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva
17 Quai du Mont-BlancBest high-tea experience in Geneva with a breathtaking view of the lake
Chez ma Cousine
6 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourRoast chicken and fries. Just that but done to perfection!
Luigia
24a Rue Adrien-LachenalOne of the best pizzas in town, just opposite the apt blgd!
Chat-Botté
13 Quai du Mont-BlancVery very upscale cuisine.
Brasserie Lipp
8 Rue de la ConfédérationLa Réserve Genève Hotel, Spa and Villa
301 Rte de LausanneFairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
19 Quai du Mont-BlancMiyako Restaurant Japonais
11 Rue de ChantepouletShopping
Balexert
27 Av. Louis-CasaïThe largest shopping mall in Geneva plus Pathé cinemas
Just across the park from the house, great choice of staples plus a drugstore, florist, kebab, cobbler, newspapers, post-office, etc
139 Einheimische empfehlen
Migros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinJust across the park from the house, great choice of staples plus a drugstore, florist, kebab, cobbler, newspapers, post-office, etc
Coop Supermarché Genève de Budé
15 Av. De-Budé10 mn walk from the apt and offers what Migros doesn't
Drinks & Nightlife
Chat Noir Club
13 Rue VautierOne of the oldest music bars in Carouge
La Boheme
36 Bd HelvétiqueFor a nice evening out in a lounge bar, both indoors and outdoors
Les Voiles by Genève-Plage
5 Quai de Colognyrooftop°42
42 Rue du RhôneSightseeing
Kathedrale St. Peter (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève)
Cour de Saint-PierreHistoric landmark
The first ever water fountain in the world, initially a useful artefact to alleviate water pressure in Geneva city pipes.
395 Einheimische empfehlen
Genfer Jet d’eau
Quai Gustave-AdorThe first ever water fountain in the world, initially a useful artefact to alleviate water pressure in Geneva city pipes.
L'horloge fleurie
28 Quai du Général-GuisanBeautiful flower clock, by the lake
Bains des Pâquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancTry the Swiss cheese specialty which is not fondue and not raclette: malakoffs
Luins, village station
Try the Swiss cheese specialty which is not fondue and not raclette: malakoffs
Nyon
Parks & Nature
Jardin Botanique station
A real botanical garden, right by the lake
Le Bois De La Bâtie
20 Chem. de la BâtieSignal de Bougy
Essentials
Ferme de Bude
2 Chem. Moïse-DubouleFresh locally grown produce
Getting Around
Petit-Saconnex
Bus 3