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Our Top 5 Things to Do in Geneva

02/28/2020 By Claire Leave a Comment

Ever thought about visiting Geneva? Or are you planning to move there? As Swiss residents, we have explored every corner of the beautiful international city of Geneva. We thought we would share with you guys our favourite itineraries to follow in the city for newcomers. Let’s get into it!

1. Old Town (Including Mur des Réformateurs) + Best Brioche in the World

From the Plainpalais tram stop, you can easily get to Les Merveilleux de Fred, which sells the best brioches in the whole wide world. No joke. We would advise you to eat it on the go, while wandering in the beautiful Parc des Bastions which is home to the famous Mur des Réformateurs (Reformation Wall) which is a landmark in Geneva’s Protestant background.

Then you could climb up your way to the old town, exploring all the cute little alleys with their indie shops and cafés.

2. Botanical Garden + Broken Chair at UNO

Geneva’s botanical garden is such a pleasant place, but we would recommend visiting it in Spring, Summer or Fall, for obvious reasons. It is quite big for Geneva and hosts also all kinds of animals, from deers to pink flamingoes.

Going up from the garden, you arrive to a large square hosting the famous Broken Chair monument, which is situated right on the opposite side of the UNO headquarters. This area is also home to other international organisations such as WIPO, WTO, WHO and so many more.

3. Parc des Eaux-Vives + Sweet Stop at Chou

The Parc des Eaux-Vives is situated on Geneva’s Rive Gauche and must be my favourite park. It is surely one big piece of greenery, overlooking the lake.

Before entering the park, we would suggest getting treats from the excellent Chou café just nearby, that offers everything made with pâte à chou (sweet choux à la crème but also savoury sandwiches) and delicious coffee.

Then why not hang out in the park for a while, with your delicacies and some books. We surely would enjoy that!

4. Take a ride on a “Mouette” to See the Jet d’Eau

Not many people know that, but your regular public transportation ticket valid in Geneva (TPG) allows you to take small cute boats locally called “mouettes” (literally “gulls”). You can shortly cross the lake from one Rive to the other and enjoy the best view on the Jet d’Eau.

5. Four Seasons: Best Rooftop in Town (Summer Only)

The best rooftop we know in Geneva must be at the Four Seasons hotel, on the terrace of Nikkei high-end restaurant Izumi. We advise you to taste the mochis, they are to die for. Especially with that view.


Avez-vous déjà pensé à visiter Genève? Ou envisagez-vous de vous y installer ? En tant que résidents suisses, nous avons exploré tous les coins de la belle ville internationale de Genève. Nous avons pensé partager avec vous nos itinéraires préférés à suivre dans la ville à l’attention des nouveaux arrivants. Allons-y!

1. Vieille ville (y compris le Mur des Réformateurs) et meilleure brioche du monde

Depuis l’arrêt de tramway de Plainpalais, vous pouvez facilement vous rendre aux Merveilleux de Fred, qui vendent les meilleures brioches du monde entier. C’est très sérieux. Nous vous conseillons de la manger sur le pouce, en vous promenant dans le magnifique Parc des Bastions qui abrite le célèbre Mur des Réformateurs, un monument témoignant de l’histoire protestante de Genève.

Ensuite, vous pourrez monter jusqu’à la vieille ville, en explorant toutes les petites ruelles mignonnes avec leurs boutiques et leurs cafés indépendants.

2. Jardin botanique et Broken Chair à l’ONU

Le jardin botanique de Genève est un endroit si agréable, que nous vous recommandons de le visiter au printemps, en été ou en automne, pour des raisons évidentes. Il est relativement grand pour Genève et accueille également toutes sortes d’animaux, des cerfs aux flamants roses.

En remontant depuis le jardin, on arrive sur une grande place qui abrite le célèbre monument Broken Chair, situé juste en face du siège de l’ONU. Cette place abrite également d’autres organisations internationales telles que l’OMPI, l’OMC, l’OMS et bien d’autres encore.

3. Parc des Eaux-Vives et arrêt gourmand chez Chou

Le Parc des Eaux-Vives, situé sur la Rive Gauche à Genève, est certainement mon parc préféré. C’est une grande parcelle de verdure, avec vue sur le lac.

Avant d’entrer dans le parc, nous vous suggérons de vous faire plaisir chez l’excellent café Chou tout proche, qui décline des spécialités autour de la pâte à chou ( des choux sucrés à la crème mais aussi des sandwiches salés) et offre un délicieux café.

Alors, pourquoi ne pas vous prélasser dans le parc un moment, avec vos délices et quelques livres. C’est certainement une activité qui nous plairait!

4. Faites un tour sur une “Mouette” pour admirer le Jet d’Eau

Peu de gens le savent, mais votre billet de transport public régulier valable à Genève (TPG) vous permet de prendre de jolis petits bateaux appelés localement “mouettes”. Vous pouvez ainsi traverser le lac d’une Rive à l’autre et profiter de la meilleure vue possible sur le Jet d’Eau.

5. Four Seasons: le meilleur rooftop de la ville (en été seulement)

Le meilleur rooftop que l’on connaisse à Genève doit être celui du palace Four Seasons, la terrasse du restaurant Nikkei haut de gamme Izumi. Nous vous conseillons de goûter les mochis, ils sont à tomber. Surtout avec cette vue.


All pictures by Claire Ketterer & Nicolas Moser


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