Geneva Attractions

The "best things to do list" is actually very long for such compact medieval city such as Geneva situated on the largest lake in Europe with the Swiss and French Alps in the backdrop (one of which is Mont Blanc, the highest Mountain is Western Europe). On the border of France, sharing the Jura Mountains, every direction you look is breathtaking.

One way to see our top 10 picks is to embark on one of the many tourist boats including some 19th c. paddle wheelers and go out on Lake Geneva for a relaxing cruise and an overall view of the city. Near the boat quays stop at The Flower Clock, with a diameter of 5 meters in the Jardin Anglais and intricately decorated with 1'000s of plants and flowers.

Then walk across the busy streets, including the rue du Rhone luxury shopping paradise, going uphill into the Vielle Ville (Old City) and into another moment of time with ancient buildings, delightful squares, antique shops, galleries and more. Dominating the Vielle Ville, is the 12th c. St. Pierre Cathedral that was stripped of its décor by the austere 15th c. Reformists whose statues are at the bottom of the city wall below and the Promenade de la Treille.

The United Nations is worth a visit and is just across from another top pick which is the Museum of the International Red Cross. A lesser known spot is the Ile Rousseau named after Genevois Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 18th c. philosopher. Escape the rushing people going across the bridge and stop for a moment in or near the 18th c. pavilion.

Swiss Boat Cruises

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Quai du Mont Blanc 4

Sailing on the calm waters of Lake Geneva bordered by the Swiss and French Alps...
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L'Horloge Fleurie

Jardin anglais

The Flower Clock...
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Vielle Ville (Old Town)

place du Bourg de Four

Historical center of Geneva...
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Cathédrale St Pierre (La)

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place du Bourg de Four 24

12 c.Protestant Cathedrale...
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Promenade de la Treille

promenade de la Treille

A Bench With A View...
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Ile Rousseau

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pont des Bergues

The Philosopher & the Islet...
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Le Palais des Nations

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14, av. de la Paix
Parc de l'Ariana

The United Nations Organization...
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Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge

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17, av. de la Paix

The World's First Humanitarian Organization...
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Musée Rath

place de Neuve

Art Museum...
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Rue du Rhône

rue du Rhône

Haute Couture & Exquisite Jewelry...
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Bois de la Batie

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chemin de la Bâtie

A Walk in the Woods...
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Promenade des Bastions

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promenade des Bastions

An Oasis of Tranquility...
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Musee d'Art et d'Histoire

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2, rue Charles-Galland
Between bd. Jacques-Dalcroze and bd. Helvétique

Well-kept Secret...
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Le Jet d'Eau

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jetée des Eaux Vives

Geneva's Most Famous Tourist Attraction...
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Symphonicity STING

3, Route Des Batailleux

Symphonicity STING is touring Europe this Autumn with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at the Arena de Geneve, Sunday September 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM...
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Elton John & Ray Cooper

3, Route Des Batailleux

Elton John & Ray Cooper performing in Geneva, Sunday December 19,2010 7:00 PM...
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Gilles Desplanches

rue de la Conféderation 2

A Chocolate Bar...
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Eaux-Vives Park

quai Gustave Ador 82

Lovely View of the Lake...
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Au Paradoxe Perdu

rue des Bains 23

Comic Books & Paraphernalia...
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Jouets Weber

12, rue de la Croix-d'Or

The Best Toy Shop...
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