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Geneva
Switzerland
Geneva
The city of refuge. Alps in the distance, vineyards, a lake, and rivers.
Tips26
Neighbourhoods11
CountrySwitzerland
LanguageFrench

Home to international organisations, banks, and watches — and the people behind them. The French Alps in the distance, vineyards, a lake, rivers. Switzerland's francophone outpost feels quietly utopian.

Also home to many Portuguese and other Europeans who came to build their lives here, because it's genuinely a lovely place to be. A good place to raise kids.

11 Neighbourhoods
01CarougeWhat Geneva would be if it relaxed. Saturday market, natural wine, oysters.4 tips 02Saint-GervaisBest Guinness. Best grocery. Bongo Joe. La Barge. Five reasons to stay.5 tips 03PlainpalaisThe big red plain. Sushi, smashburgers, pizza, and Victoria Hall.4 tips 04PâquisGeneva's most international neighbourhood. The bains, the lake, everything open late.2 tips 05Eaux-VivesParc La Grange, vintage posters, the quay. A neighbourhood locals actually live in.3 tips 06NationsThe UN, the Red Cross, half the world's NGOs — and shockingly few places to eat.3 tips 07RiveJLC on Rue du Rhône. Ottolenghi at the Mandarin. Proper city centre.2 tips 08Vieille VilleThe old town. The library in Bastions park. NOMOS watches on Rue de la Cité.2 tips 09CornavinThe main station. One tip worth knowing before you board.1 tip
10ChampelQuiet, elevated, residential. Doctors, diplomats, good cheese shops.Coming soon
11St-JeanAlong the Rhône to the west. Getting more interesting.Coming soon
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