Guidebook for Genève

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Guidebook for Genève

Parks & Nature

A nice and welcoming park, for a walk, to play a game of chess with sympathetic strangers, see the reformation wall, have a picnic on the grass, visit the Bastions University or just chill on the grass :) !
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Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des Bastions
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A nice and welcoming park, for a walk, to play a game of chess with sympathetic strangers, see the reformation wall, have a picnic on the grass, visit the Bastions University or just chill on the grass :) !
One very beautiful park, right near the lake, with a walkway to the very famous and must-see Geneva's "Jet-d'eau" (water-fountain) on one side, and the Mont-Blanc bridge on the other.
97 locals raden deze aan
Le Jardin Anglais
34 Quai du Général-Guisan
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One very beautiful park, right near the lake, with a walkway to the very famous and must-see Geneva's "Jet-d'eau" (water-fountain) on one side, and the Mont-Blanc bridge on the other.
One of the biggest parks in town. Right near the lake, with wonderful sights and many secret spots. Very relaxing for walking or jogging.
77 locals raden deze aan
Parc des Eaux-Vives
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One of the biggest parks in town. Right near the lake, with wonderful sights and many secret spots. Very relaxing for walking or jogging.

Arts & Culture

Rich and interesting museum, containing many old items, placed into a huge and very pretty building.
148 locals raden deze aan
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire
2 Rue Charles-Galland
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Rich and interesting museum, containing many old items, placed into a huge and very pretty building.
Museum used for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland.
40 locals raden deze aan
Le Musee Rath
1 Pl. de Neuve
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Museum used for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland.
A wonderful symphony hall built in 1891, hosting many famous opera and orchestral classical music "oeuvres".
46 locals raden deze aan
Victoria Hall
14 Rue du Général-Dufour
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A wonderful symphony hall built in 1891, hosting many famous opera and orchestral classical music "oeuvres".
Old and original Russian Church, with its Byzantine striped arches and gold onion domes, still in use.
32 locals raden deze aan
Russisch-Orthodoxe Kerk
9 Rue Rodolphe-Toepffer
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Old and original Russian Church, with its Byzantine striped arches and gold onion domes, still in use.

Shopping

One of the most expensive shopping streets in Geneva with many world known brands (Chanel, Hermes, LV, Gucci, Mont Blanc, etc). Not for every budget but for any eye.
66 locals raden deze aan
Rue du Rhône
Rue du Rhône
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One of the most expensive shopping streets in Geneva with many world known brands (Chanel, Hermes, LV, Gucci, Mont Blanc, etc). Not for every budget but for any eye.
One of the most busy shopping streets in Geneva. All the essential things can be found in there.
48 locals raden deze aan
Rue du Marché
Rue du Marché
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One of the most busy shopping streets in Geneva. All the essential things can be found in there.

Essentials

Medium size general store for the essential everyday items, with reasonable prices.
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Coop City Genève Fusterie
5 Rue du Commerce
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Medium size general store for the essential everyday items, with reasonable prices.
Small to medium grocery store for everyday items. Cheapest in the neighborhood, good quality though.
6 locals raden deze aan
Migros Express
7 Pl. de la Fusterie
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Small to medium grocery store for everyday items. Cheapest in the neighborhood, good quality though.

Entertainment & Activities

Movie Theater that shows the latest movies in English, with french subtitles.
16 locals raden deze aan
Pathé Rex
8 Rue de la Confédération
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Movie Theater that shows the latest movies in English, with french subtitles.

Sightseeing

Just unique! ;)
395 locals raden deze aan
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-Ador
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Just unique! ;)
The famous "Horloge fleurie", (flower clock). Not to be missed.
88 locals raden deze aan
L'horloge fleurie
28 Quai du Général-Guisan
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The famous "Horloge fleurie", (flower clock). Not to be missed.
If you want to catch Geneva like in the palm of your hand, this is the place to go.
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Salève
47 locals raden deze aan
If you want to catch Geneva like in the palm of your hand, this is the place to go.

Getting Around

You can practically go anywhere in town from this station, mainly by tramway or bus.
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Genève, Bel-Air
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You can practically go anywhere in town from this station, mainly by tramway or bus.
Train station, 5 min by foot. The fastest way to get to the airport (aprox. 7 min), or to any other city in the country, the train being the main way of transport in Switzerland for longer distances.
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Gare Cornavin station
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Train station, 5 min by foot. The fastest way to get to the airport (aprox. 7 min), or to any other city in the country, the train being the main way of transport in Switzerland for longer distances.