Guidebook for Genève
Shopping
Manor Genève
6 Rue de Cornavina good place to do your grocery shopping on the ground floor
Grande Boucherie du Molard SA
20 Rue du MarchéBest butcher in geneva!
Early on Sunday mornings, Geneva’s local farm producers and cooks, gather at one of the most dazzlingly colorful outdoor markets in the city: the Plain of Plainpalais. In my opinion, this is one of the most picture-postcard-perfect outdoor food markets in the city and the only one that runs on Sundays.
Plainpalais Farmers Market
Plaine de PlainpalaisEarly on Sunday mornings, Geneva’s local farm producers and cooks, gather at one of the most dazzlingly colorful outdoor markets in the city: the Plain of Plainpalais. In my opinion, this is one of the most picture-postcard-perfect outdoor food markets in the city and the only one that runs on Sundays.
Rue du Rhône
Rue du RhôneUpscale brands are all located here.
Essentials
Pressing 5àsec Coutance
5 Rue de CornavinFood Scene
At Elsalad you'll find creative salads and wraps focusing on the use of local and seasonal Swiss products. The owners hand-pick quality ingredients and mix them with flavors from all over the world to come up with creative salads.
You'll find balanced salads and wraps, made-to-order, right in front of your eyes.
Highly Recommended
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Elsalad
4 Carr de VillereuseAt Elsalad you'll find creative salads and wraps focusing on the use of local and seasonal Swiss products. The owners hand-pick quality ingredients and mix them with flavors from all over the world to come up with creative salads.
You'll find balanced salads and wraps, made-to-order, right in front of your eyes.
Highly Recommended
Globus is located in the heart of Geneva's old town and the high-end shopping/banking district that runs along side Lac Geneva.
Be sure to check out the lower level of the Globus Food Court to view their extraordinary grocery hall. There you will find colorful assortments of meats, cheeses, a juice bar, Swiss teas, worldwide wines, spices, fresh pastas, sauces and desserts. The other worthwhile section is floor one (1), the Coffee/Wine Bar that serves quick lunches (salads, pizza, seafood, quiche), expresso/capps, wine & beer on tap.
Globus is foremost a department store so if you're in the mood to shop - jump on the escalator to explore. As you exit the Globus Coffee/Wine Bar - note the exterior cobble stone plaza as the stone tiles are inscribed with inspirational messages such as 'thank you, be happy, you're welcome' in multiple languages.
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Globus Dept store
48 Rue du RhôneGlobus is located in the heart of Geneva's old town and the high-end shopping/banking district that runs along side Lac Geneva.
Be sure to check out the lower level of the Globus Food Court to view their extraordinary grocery hall. There you will find colorful assortments of meats, cheeses, a juice bar, Swiss teas, worldwide wines, spices, fresh pastas, sauces and desserts. The other worthwhile section is floor one (1), the Coffee/Wine Bar that serves quick lunches (salads, pizza, seafood, quiche), expresso/capps, wine & beer on tap.
Globus is foremost a department store so if you're in the mood to shop - jump on the escalator to explore. As you exit the Globus Coffee/Wine Bar - note the exterior cobble stone plaza as the stone tiles are inscribed with inspirational messages such as 'thank you, be happy, you're welcome' in multiple languages.
Best Japanese in town located at the upper four of the Four Seasons Geneva. Everything tasty. I personally suggest the truffle beef rolls and the crispy rice tuna.
IZUMI
33 Quai des BerguesBest Japanese in town located at the upper four of the Four Seasons Geneva. Everything tasty. I personally suggest the truffle beef rolls and the crispy rice tuna.
Located on the top floor of the Confédération Centre shopping mall, Brasserie Lipp is a typical brasserie as you enter you will see the old counter, padded benches and chandeliers. The food is amazing!!!
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Brasserie Lipp
8 Rue de la ConfédérationLocated on the top floor of the Confédération Centre shopping mall, Brasserie Lipp is a typical brasserie as you enter you will see the old counter, padded benches and chandeliers. The food is amazing!!!
A visit to Le Relais de l'Entrecote is a must when in Geneva. Entrecôte and French Fries is your only choice! No reservations need to stand in line.
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Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
6 Rue Pierre-FatioA visit to Le Relais de l'Entrecote is a must when in Geneva. Entrecôte and French Fries is your only choice! No reservations need to stand in line.
Experience the best sandwiches in Geneva, take a trip down veggie avenue with a unique salad bar concept, or simply enjoy one of our their real, proper espresso to go along with the morning specialty, the “perfect egg in brioche bread”.
Street Gourmet
10 Rue du PrinceExperience the best sandwiches in Geneva, take a trip down veggie avenue with a unique salad bar concept, or simply enjoy one of our their real, proper espresso to go along with the morning specialty, the “perfect egg in brioche bread”.
Parks & Nature
Situated on the left bank near the Jet d’Eau, the English Garden is home to the famous "flower clock," the largest of its kind in the world and a symbol of Geneva’s dedication to integration with nature. Several statues of note inhabit the park including the ‘Monument National,’ and a sculpted bronze fountain by Alexis Andre.
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Le Jardin Anglais
34 Quai du Général-GuisanSituated on the left bank near the Jet d’Eau, the English Garden is home to the famous "flower clock," the largest of its kind in the world and a symbol of Geneva’s dedication to integration with nature. Several statues of note inhabit the park including the ‘Monument National,’ and a sculpted bronze fountain by Alexis Andre.
A former botanical garden and site of the first university in Geneva, tree lined Bastions Park is popular with students and abuzz with activity most hours of the day. A set of life size chess boards at the north end of the park attracts chess masters both young and old looking for a challenge. Finally, Reformation Wall built along the old rampart wall of the Old Town pays tribute to the founders of the Reformation forever immortalized in statue along the wall.
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Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsA former botanical garden and site of the first university in Geneva, tree lined Bastions Park is popular with students and abuzz with activity most hours of the day. A set of life size chess boards at the north end of the park attracts chess masters both young and old looking for a challenge. Finally, Reformation Wall built along the old rampart wall of the Old Town pays tribute to the founders of the Reformation forever immortalized in statue along the wall.
Just next to United Nations and Place des Nations, Geneva's botanical gardens are a vast and wonderful park one of it's kind, full of colorful flowers, variously shaped trees, kid's attractions and playgrounds, few animal farms and coffee shop.
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Jardin botanique de Genève
1 Chem. de l'ImpératriceJust next to United Nations and Place des Nations, Geneva's botanical gardens are a vast and wonderful park one of it's kind, full of colorful flowers, variously shaped trees, kid's attractions and playgrounds, few animal farms and coffee shop.
Getting Around
Cornavin is Geneva's main railway station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably to refer to each other.
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Geneva station
7 Pl. de CornavinCornavin is Geneva's main railway station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably to refer to each other.
is a main hub for transportation, one stop from coutance or a 2 minute walk from the flat
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Genève, Bel-Air
is a main hub for transportation, one stop from coutance or a 2 minute walk from the flat
Sightseeing
Genfer See
Lake Geneva: Great fro a run in the morning
Kathedrale St. Peter (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève)
Cour de Saint-PierrePalace of Nations
Place du Bourg-de-Four
Place du Bourg-de-FourL'horloge fleurie
28 Quai du Général-GuisanRussisch-Orthodoxe Kirche
9 Rue Rodolphe-ToepfferDrinks & Nightlife
Tour Molard
9 Pl. du Molard