Emily Wright

Geneva Travel Guide Emily Wright

Geneva is a modern Swiss city and a major European financial and business center. Located on Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc on display nearby, the city is Swiss village at heart. It is the second-largest city in Switzerland and is an important world center of diplomacy, being home to the United Nations (UN) and the Red Cross. Geneva is also an exciting, historical, and scenic city to visit. Geneva - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Lake Geneva (Boat Cruises & Swimming) - St. Peter's Cathedral (Old Town) - United Nations Building - Carouge Neighborhood - Bastions Park - Place du Molarde - Paquis (Beach, Baths & Ethnic Eateries) - Plainpalais Flea Market - Museum of the Red Cross - The Saleve (Swiss Alps) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Hotel Central - Appart'Hôtel Résidence Dizerens - Ibis Geneve Central Gare Hotel - Places to Eat & Drink - Buvette Bains des Paquis - Le Thé - Chez Ma Cousine - Maison Rouge - Places to Shop - Swiss Watches - Swiss Chocolates - Rue du Mont Blanc - Old Town - Manor Department Store - Luxury Boutiques - Céline - Burberry - Chanel - Christian Dior - Escada - Emporio Armani - Gucci - Anita Smaga - Bally - Davidoff - Boss Man Shop - Gianfranco Ferré - Hermès - Louis Vuitton - Salvatore Ferragamo - Valentino - Lacoste - Prada - Bucherer - Bongénie - Fragrance du Bois