Geneva The city with a dramatic past and a scientific future
Switzerland’s second city is a perfect combination of old town charm and high-end chic, all with a lakeside setting and views of the Alps. One minute you’re walking in the footsteps of Jean Calvin to the impressive yet puritanically plain cathedral, and the next you’re sitting in a stylish café watching the trademark fountain, the Jet d’Eau, shoot water 140 metres up to the sky. And in between you could perhaps make your own watch, dive into the future at CERN or simply relax on a boat as you glide out over the waters of Lake Geneva.
A watch of your own
Maybe you’ll be tempted to buy a Swiss watch in Geneva – it’s where the watchmaking industry started in Switzerland, after all. But what about making your own watch? How cool would that be! We can organise a horological workshop specially for you.
Centuries of history
The best way to get to grips with Geneva’s turbulent past and peaceful present is on a private walking tour of the hilly old town. From a medieval city-state to the world of watches, Geneva has so many layers of history you’ll be captivated.
Make peace not war
A city within a city, International Geneva is the world’s peace capital. Whether at the grandiose Palais des Nations, the European HQ of the UN, or the engrossing Red Cross Museum, you can see that in a world full of hate, Geneva proves that there is hope.
Look into the future
Just beyond the historic city centre is a futuristic centre for scientific research, home to the large hadron collider and birthplace of the world wide web. Yes, it’s CERN, one of the most fascinating places you’ll visit in Switzerland.
Where locals come to life
For a bohemian community vibe combined with Mediterranean architecture and Italian charm, there’s nowhere better than Carouge. You could spend hours watching the world go by in the atmospheric bars or lively Saturday market.
Travel in Geneva
The largest French-speaking city in Switzerland is surrounded on three sides by France while its airport sits on the border. This unique position gives Geneva great access to nearby French towns such as Chamonix and Annecy as well as all of western Switzerland (known as Suisse Romande). Whether it’s a boat trip to Lausanne, a train ride to see Mont Blanc or a private chauffeur for picnics by the lake, everything around Lake Geneva is within easy reach so let us organise your perfect trip.
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