| Geneva | |
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| The Palais des Nations, CERN, the Jet d'eau, and overview of the city from the right bank | |
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| Country |  Swiss |
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| Area | 15,92 km² |
| Population | 191 803 hab. (2011) |
| Density | 12 047,93 inhab./km² |
| Population of the agglomeration | 500 148 hab.(End of 2018) |
| Postal code | 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00 |
| Location | |
 46 ° 12 ′ 6 ″ N 6 ° 8 ′ 48 ″ E | |
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Geneva is a town and a township located on the edge of the Lake Geneva, in Swiss. The urban agglomeration occupies a large part of the canton and extends beyond the Franco-Swiss border.
Understand
Geneva is probably best known as one of the centers of international diplomacy led by the United Nations Office (UN). But Geneva is not only an international city, it is also a city of culture, a city of parks and more discreetly recognized as a city of finance.
Geneva is now home to some two hundred international organizations, governmental and non-governmental. It is a city of culture with its theater, opera, universities and schools, no less than forty museums etc ...
It is undoubtedly a city that cherishes its nature with 310 hectares of parks, 40,000 trees on the public domain, 428,000 plants to decorate the city, including 40,000 roses. It is ultimately a hotbed of international finance for which it would take too long to name all the banks (private or commercial) and insurance companies that are well established.
Geneva is officially a French-speaking city but its international status (40% foreigners) means that there are a multitude of languages spoken on every street corner. No wonder to hear a lot of people who speak two or three languages fluently like German, Italian, English and many more.
History
Geneva has been an independent republic since the XVIe century until it became a Swiss canton on . One of the popular festive events is the Escalade. the latter commemorates a failed attempt by the Duke of Savoy, on the night of 11 to , to invade the city by scaling its fortified walls. Having repelled the invasion at the cost of only sixteen lives, Geneva gained its freedom, and the House of Savoy was never strong enough to attempt another invasion.
Geneva is nicknamed the "Protestant Rome", welcoming from the XVIe century number of thinkers, theologians and Protestant philosophers, including one of the principal figures, Jean Calvin, marked Geneva well beyond its theological teaching (one sometimes calls Geneva "Calvingrad").
After the turbulence of the Middle Ages, and while keeping its neutral attitude, Geneva acquired the prestigious status of City of Peace and Integration with the creation, in 1863, by Henry Dunant, of the International Committee of the Red Cross, whose ideal and role remain, alas, still as current. Since then, Geneva has continued to profile itself as the city of major international negotiations for peace and humanitarian aid.
- 1 Geneva Tourism & Congress Rue du Mont-Blanc 18, 1201 Geneva,
41 22 909 70 00
To go
By plane
- 1 Geneva-Cointrin International Airport (IATA : GVA) – Geneva-Cointrin International Airport is served by most of the major aviation companies. It is located about twenty minutes from the city center by bus (lines n ° 5 and n ° 10), or 06 min by train (all trains leaving from Genève-Aéroport stop at Genève Cornavin central station). Flight arrivals and departures with other useful information on the airport website.
Tip: at the baggage reception, a free ticket machine for Geneva public transport (TPG) is available. One hour of transport in the canton of Geneva is then free on presentation of his plane ticket to the controller in the train, tram or bus.
By train
- 2 – Located in the city center on the right bank, the main station of Cornavin, renovated in 2014, is attached to the Swiss and French rail networks. It is also connected to Geneva Cointrin airport. The station has a French sector (two platforms) where various TGV since Paris and the South of France via Lyon and regional trains (TER), you go through customs on arrival (allow a little time in case of change). There is also an SNCF (Rail Europe) ticket office in Geneva, located at the foot of the Credit Suisse building, on the left when exiting the station (Rue de Lausanne).
The main lines from Geneva to Switzerland are:
- Brig and the towns of Valais (Martigny, If we)
- Winterthur and Zurich via Lausanne, Freiburg, Bern and Olten
- Lucerne via Lausanne and Bern
- Basel via Neuchâtel, Biel and Délémont.
To France, there are around 9 TGVs / day for Paris which all stop at Bellegarde sur Valserine (connection to Haute Savoie: St Julien, Annemasse and Thonon) and almost always in Bourg en Bresse. The journey to Paris takes approximately 3 h 30Others TGV leave daily to Marseilles (via Lyon, Valence, Avignon and Aix en ProvenceThere are also many connections in TER to Lyon (a little less than 2 h) and some towards Chambery / Grenoble and Valence. There are no trains from Cornavin going to Annecy (go there by bus)
From Geneva it is also possible to leave for Milan (Cisalpino in 4 h, direct) and to Venice Sta Lucia (count a little more than 7 h, direct). In Milan, connection to all of Italy. With a change in Basel or Zurich, there are night trains to Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia and Germany.
- 3 Cointrin Station (Airport) – All trains leaving from this station located under the airport stop, approximately 05 min later at Cornavin main station before continuing towards the main Swiss cities.
A regional train line (CEVA) connecting the Cornavin station to the French city of Annemasse passing through the Eaux-Vives district is under construction. The end of the work is scheduled for 2019. During the work, the Eaux-Vives station, which will be completely rebuilt, is closed. Replacement bus number 61 leaves from Cornavin station and terminates at Annemasse station (list of intermediate stops). From Annemasse (at 10 min des Eaux Vives), there are many connections to Thonon and Evian, Annecy and la Roche sur foron, Bellegarde and St Julien (then Lyon) and to Bonneveille, Cluses and St Gervais les bains le fayet (in St Gervais, trains to Chamonix).
- Swiss Railways website : http://www.cff.ch (the search for timetables from all over Europe is more efficient than the SNCF website)
By car
The main entry points from France:
- A401 motorway coming from Bourg en Bresse or further away like Lyon or Paris with an entry point in Geneva through the Bardonnex customs.
- A41 motorway coming from Annecy or further away like Aix-les-Bains or Chambéry and Grenoble with an entry point to Geneva through the Bardonnex customs.
- A411 motorway coming from Annemasse or further away such as the Mont Blanc tunnel or Italy with an entry point in Geneva through the Thônex-Vallard customs.
The main entry points from Switzerland:
- A1 motorway coming from Lausanne or further with an entry point in Geneva by the lake road from Pregny - Chambésy.
- A1 motorway coming from Lausanne or further with one of several entry points in Geneva following the motorway towards the airport.
In Switzerland, the motorway is chargeable through a single tax which will be valid on all the motorways in Switzerland and for the current year. This is a sticker that you have to buy (40 Fr. in 2013) at the customs post or gas stations.
By bus
- 4 Bus station – Geneva is very well served by coach transport from several major European cities and its bus station is located in the center of Place des Alpes, between the Cornavin train station and the lake. Excursion buses for city tours also depart from this location.
On a boat
Geneva does not have a port as such. There are several landing stages and boats run between the lakeside towns. Regular connections to all the ports on Lake Geneva leave from the landing stage on the right bank of the Mont Blanc bridge. http://www.cgn.ch
Circulate
Situations
- Geneva neighborhood maps
- Les Acacias district
- Aïre district
- Champel district
- Les Charmilles district
- City-center district of Geneva
- Les Eaux-Vives district
- 5 The Caves district
- District Îlot 13
- La Jonction district
- Nations district
- Quartier Les Pâquis
- Le Petit-Saconnex district
- Plainpalais district
- Saint-Gervais district
- Saint-Jean district
- Sécheron district
- La Servette district
- Les Vernets district
By public transport
Public transport is extremely well developed in the city and canton of Geneva. They are made up of trams, buses, trolleybuses, trains and boats. The Unireso concept makes it possible with the same ticket to travel on trains, seagulls (fly boats) and all public transport available within the canton of Geneva.
The trams only pass on the large crossroads, the buses and trolleybuses complete the circuit. The Geneva seagulls allow you to cross the small lake and the entrance to the Rhône. The train allows him to reach the Cornavin station at the airport or the ends of the canton. Three major hubs offer departure in almost all directions: Gare Cornavin (Geneva's main station, right bank), Rive and Bel-Air (left bank).
It is also possible to travel outside the canton of Geneva with Geneva public transport at an additional cost which varies according to the number of zones crossed.
It is much more interesting to take a daily subscription (8 Fr. after 9 h morning, valid on the entire network) than buying a ticket valid for one hour (3 Fr.). It is truly the most efficient and fastest way to get around town, since almost all trips are made on a specific site. Tickets and daily passes can be purchased from machines at all stops. Swiss francs and euros are accepted. Old devices (endangered) do not give change and are quite difficult to understand, do not hesitate to ask for help at the telephone number (surcharged) displayed. Fortunately, new ATMs are now installed at all stops, these accept Swiss francs and euros, various credit cards and give change.
Cards for tourists exist. They allow free travel on the network for two or three days and allow reductions in museums and shops. They can be obtained at the airport or at the tourist office next to the station. At the airport, towards the baggage claim belts, an ATM also offers free public transport tickets valid for 90 min.
In addition, since , public transport is free for Hotel guests. Indeed, a daily package is offered to each visitor spending at least one night at the Hotel or at the campsite and valid for the duration of their stay. Apply for the Geneva Transport Card at your Hotel.
- Geneva and its transport – Mobility for all - Personalized assistance service - Transport-Handicap Foundation - Telebus - Seniors
- 1 Geneva public transport (TPG) Route de La-Chapelle 1, 1212 Grand-Lancy, 41 22 308 33 11, fax : 41 22 308 34 00
- Unireso program - Geneva public transport
- Geneva public transport fares and fare zones
- Geneva public transport fare zone plan (Unireso)
- Discover the city of Geneva by day, and ... by night
- Map of the Geneva urban public transport network (Unireso)
- Map of the urban noctambus network of public transport in Geneva (Unireso)
- Discover the surroundings of the city of Geneva by day, and ... by night
- Map of the Geneva peri-urban public transport network (Unireso)
- Map of the noctambus peri-urban network of public transport in Geneva (Unireso)
- All connections of the agglomeration of Geneva
- 'Map of the Geneva public transport connection network Greater Geneva ' (Unireso)
By bike
Geneva has a very large number of cycle paths, so it is a good alternative for a walk. There are also a lot of bicycle "parking lots or shelters" near shopping malls and the like and also in the streets. Several places rent out bikes by the day for very reasonable amounts. The association "Genève roule" lends bicycles against a deposit of 50 Fr.. http://www.geneveroule.chBut beware of theft!
Walk
Geneva is not a big city, it is easy to move on foot from one district of the city center to another.
By car
Driving in the city center should be avoided at all costs during rush hour. It is best to go to an exchange car park (P R) and use public transport (TPG). It is strongly advised not to use the car until you are out of town. Indeed, public transport has (in principle) reserved lanes which make it faster. If you use them by car or motorbike, you risk a very heavy fine. In addition, the city has a lot of small streets with no traffic directions, and it is very difficult to park. Several public car parks are in fact reserved for subscribers.
On a boat
Pedalos
In summer, you can rent a pedal boat and take the opportunity to take a dip in the middle of the lake. However, beware of duck fleas in places where there is little current. A shower is necessary to eliminate any risk of itching.The price is 30 fr per hour
Cruises - Passages - Crossings
Riverboat departures, called Mouettes, take place several times an hour on both shores of the lake. This allows you to go from one bank to the other while enjoying a short ride on the water. The Unireso concept makes it possible to use the Seagulls with the bus ticket (see above).
- 2 Pâquis landing stage - Quai du Mont-Blanc 8, 1201 Geneva (Lines M1: Pâquis - Molard - M2: Pâquis - Eaux-Vives - M3: Pâquis - Genève-Plage / Port Noir - M4: Genève-Plage / Port Noir - De Chateaubriand), 41 22 732 29 44, fax : 41 22 732 12 30, email: [email protected] – Crossings of the harbor in 4 lines. Sailboat rental
Lake Geneva remains one of the largest inland water areas in Europe. It is possible to take longer or shorter strolls there, the time of a meal, for example, aboard restaurant boats.
- 3 (CGN) Quai du Mont-Blanc 1, 1201 Geneva, 41 900 929 929, email: [email protected] – Cruises and crossings planned throughout the Lake, Lausanne - Montreux - etc ...
- 4 Swissboat Quai du Mont-Blanc 4, 1201 Geneva, 41 22 732 47 47 – Cruises on the Rhône or on Lake Geneva. The cruise on the Rhône, leaving from the mills to the Verbois dam is worth the detour. Very wild river, interesting explanations. Full round trip time: 2 h 45, possibility of doing only certain sections.
Learn
Despite the relatively high cost of living in general, foreign students are numerous because Geneva, like Switzerland, enjoys a very good reputation in terms of the level of education and training.
- 2 University of Geneva 24 rue du Général-Dufour, 1211 Geneva 4, 41 22 379 71 11, fax : 41 22 379 11 34
- Faculty of Sciences University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva
- Medical School Rue Michel Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, 41 22 379 59 00
- Letter faculty Rue de Candolle 5, 1211 Geneva 4, 41 22 379 71 11
- Faculty of Law Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, 1205 Geneva
- Faculty of Theology 5 Rue De-Candolle, 1211 Geneva 4, 41 22 379 74 22
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, 1211 Geneva 4
- Faculty of Translation and Interpretation Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, 1211 Geneva 4
- Faculty of Economics and Management Uni Mail, Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, 1211 Geneva 4, email: [email protected]
- Faculty of Social Sciences 24 rue du Général-Dufour, 1211 Geneva 4
- Various centers and institutes in relation with the University of Geneva
- 3 Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Geneva, 41 22 908 57 00 – The offer of master's and doctoral level training
- 4 Webster University Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue, 41 22 959 80 00
- 5 Geneva hotel school (EHG) Avenue de la Paix 12, 1202 Geneva, 41 22 919 24 24
To work
Since the introduction of free movement it has become possible (and without any restriction) for any European citizen to come and work in Switzerland. Beware, the salary offered will seem high and attractive to you compared to your European salary because this is quite simply linked to the fact that life in Geneva is really not cheap. Tip: calculate correctly before taking this step.
Good to note: There is an acute housing crisis, not only has the rent become irrational, moreover, according to some sources, around 20,000 housing units are lacking in relation to demand.
- Cantonal Office for Population and Migration – Information site on the work permit in Geneva
- International employment space (IEE) – The EEI regularly offers job offers for Switzerland as well as a neighboring association, the TELI Club
See
The old Town
The historic center of Geneva, the Old Town is built on a hill bounded by the Rues-Basses district on the lake side and Plainpalais on the opposite. The main administrative buildings of the City of Geneva are located there as well as museums. The area lives mainly on antique shops and a few bars.
- 1 Saint Peter's Cathedral St. Pierre Square – At the heart of the city of Geneva, the Saint-Pierre courtyard offers a space, both spiritual and cultural, original and unprecedented: in addition to the Cathedral and its towers, a center of the Reformed tradition but also dating back to the origins of Christianity with its archaeological site, we now find the International Museum of the Reformation, on the ground floor of the Maison Mallet. We can also go from one to the other, in an underground rehabilitated on the occasion of the creation of the Museum. Slightly set back, the Audience, once a place of teaching for Calvin, completes this ensemble which is both representative of the past and open to current questions. Because the ambition of this new Espace Saint-Pierre is to contribute to deciphering the current world, between tradition and modernity, between cultural exploration and spiritual practice. Espace Saint Pierre: Adults 16 Fr. (AVS / Students (16-25 years) / Groups (15 people) 10 Fr.. Youth (6-16 years) 8 Fr.). http://www.musee-reforme.ch/f/info/stpierre.html . The cathedral itself was built in Romanesque style in the XIIe and XIIIe centuries then transformed into Gothic style in the 15th centurye century. In the XVIIIe century was built in front of the western portal a pediment made of columns of Greco-Roman style, to say the least surprising. At the entrance on the right is the chapel of St-Pierre (or chapel of the Macchabées) of flamboyant Gothic style not to be missed. The North and South towers are open to visitors at the price of 4 Fr..
- 2 Archaeological site of Saint-Pierre Cathedral Cours Saint-Pierre 6, old town – One of the most important archaeological sites in the North of the Alps, presented with modern museographic techniques.
- 3 Tavel House 6, rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre – Medieval house transformed into a museum of the history of the city and of Geneva's domestic life XIVe at XIXe century. A model of the town before the destruction of the fortifications (in 1850) is visible on the top floor of the house.
- 4 Former arsenal (which the Genevans call the "Place des Canons") – Covered square, in front of the Grand Conseil (Geneva parliament), where old cannons are stored.
- 5 International Museum of the Reformation Rue du Cloître 4, old town, 41 22 310 24 31 – The Museum presents "La Réforme" of which Jean Calvin was the initiator, a tribute to a tradition that is both spiritual and cultural.
- 6 The house of Jean Jacques Rousseau Grand-Rue 40 – From his real name House of Rousseau and Literature, this arcade located in the birthplace of Jean-Jacques Rousseau serves as a meeting place and debate between actors of literature and the public.
- 7 Town Hall, la Treille – La Treille is the oldest promenade in Geneva (XVIe century). It is home to the longest bench in the world (more than 120 meters) and the chestnut tree announcing, with its first bud, the arrival of spring in Geneva.
- 8 Bastions Park – Park located at the foot of the Treille which houses the Wall of the Reformers as well as the first buildings of the University of Geneva. It was the city's first botanical garden and is nowadays a popular relaxing spot for walkers.
- 9 Reformers Wall – Wall engraved in 1909 representing four Protestant reformers who marked Geneva's history: Guillaume Farel (1489-1565), Jean Calvin (1509-1564), Théodore de Bèze (1513-1605) and John Knox (1513-1572).
- 10 Place Neuve (real name Place de Neuve) – Square located at the entrance to the Parc des Bastions and surrounded by the buildings of the Grand Theater, the Conservatory and the Rath Museum. In its center is a statue of General Dufour.
- 11 Rath Museum Place Neuve 2 (Bus: 5), 41 22 418 33 40 – The first of the Swiss museums dedicated to Fine Arts, the site of major temporary exhibitions organized by the Museum of Art and History.
- 12 Museum of Art and History Charles-Galland Street 2 (Bus: 5, 8, 36), 41 22 418 26 00 – Close to the old town. Designed as an encyclopedic museum, it brings together the essential witnesses of all Western culture from its origins to the present day.
- 13 Barbier-Mueller Museum Jean-Calvin Street 10, 41 22 312 02 70
Mon.- Sun. : 11 h - 17 h. 
adult : 8 Fr., student / reduced price: 5 Fr.. – 
Culture and tribal art from civilizations around the world brought together in one amazing collection. Located in the heart of the Old Town of Geneva, the Barbier-Mueller museum conserves, exhibits and studies a collection begun in 1907, including a number of essential and unobtainable masterpieces which makes it the private non-Western art collection. the largest in the world. Today it has several thousand works of art from tribal and classical antiquity, as well as sculptures, fabrics, ornaments from civilizations around the world. The museum presents these pieces during thematic temporary exhibitions.
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Plainpalais - Trenches
Plainpalais is the largest urban district of Geneva, there are the various sites of the University of Geneva as well as the Television Suisse Romande. Many art galleries can be found in this area. To eat or have a drink, the district offers a large number of establishments mainly on rue de l'École de Médecine, rue de Carouge, boulevard Carl-Vogt, Place du Cirque and around the Plaine de Plainpalais. As for the Trenches, it is a peaceful area between boulevard Helvétique and des Tranchées in a bourgeois style of the XIXe very characteristic century. Some beautiful iron verandas can be seen from the street as well as the Museum of Art and History and the Russian Church.
- 14 Plainpalais – The plain of Plainpalais is a vast diamond around which the district of the same name revolves. The land itself is not very beautiful, but various activities take place there throughout the year: Fairgrounds (Luna Park) during Christmas and Easter periods, circuses that make their stops in Geneva take place there, as well as various other occasional events. Two markets are held there weekly, a 4-season market on Tuesday and Friday mornings and the flea market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. At the northern tip, on the Place du Cirque side, there is a skate park.
- 15 Geneva Museum of Ethnography (MEG) Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65, 41 22 418 45 50 Mar.- Sun. : 11 h - 18 h. – The MEG - the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève - is housed in a building with contemporary architecture and presents exceptional collections from cultures from five continents. The landmark exhibition, the MEG's permanent exhibition entitled "The Archives of Human Diversity", features more than a thousand objects. Two installations by artist Ange Leccia complete the scenography of Atelier Brückner. The MEG has a café with terrace, a shop, a library with music listening and video film projections. In addition to spaces for cultural and scientific mediation, there is the Auditorium equipped for shows and digital projection. Located in a rapidly developing district, between the RTS, UNIGE and the Quartier des Bains, the MEG offers a window on the cultures of the world to an audience increasingly enthusiastic and curious to know them. The MEG maintains a collection of over 70,000 objects from five continents, as well as a collection of photographs and sound archives including 15,000 phonograms. In a vast museographic space located in the basement, it offers one or two large temporary exhibitions per year, as well as photographic exhibitions outside the walls. Each exhibition is complemented by a rich program of cultural and scientific mediation, a range of guided tours suitable for all audiences, in several languages, an event program of shows, meetings, conferences and film screenings. The Marie Madeleine Lancoux Library, a specialized public library, allows everyone to deepen their knowledge, but also to take advantage of the Music Room and the Pocket Cinema to view ethnographic films.
- 16 MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10 (Bus 1), 41 22 320 61 22 – In a friendly and fun way, the Mamco hopes to spark critical reflection on the notions of "contemporary art" and "museum". This space is located in a former industrial wasteland.
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- 17 Plainpalais Cemetery or Kings Cemetery Kings Street – In this cemetery rest all the great figures of Geneva. It is the oldest cemetery in the city, it is planted with centuries-old trees, funeral monuments of different styles are directly "placed" in the grass.
- 18 Russian church 9 Rodolph Toepffer Street – In 1866 at the initiative of the Russian Orthodox community, the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, commonly called Russian church. This church is a small masterpiece in the Moscow Byzantine style with its golden bulbs. The interior is richly decorated with paintings and icons from the 16th to the 20th century.
- 19 Old Plainpalais Museum 35 bd du Pond-d'Arve (Pont d'Arve stop, bus 1, tram 12, 14 and 18), 41 22 781 60 85 14 h-17 h (Wednesday and Thursday). free. –
The Musée du Vieux Plainpalais is located in the premises of the former town hall of the town of Plainpalais. It brings together documents and photos on the town before its merger with the City of Geneva in 1930.
The Musée du Vieux Plainpalais is located in the premises of the former town hall of the town of Plainpalais. It brings together documents and photos on the town before its merger with the City of Geneva in 1930.Rues Basses - Rive
- 20 The Rues-Basses – Starting from Place Bel-Air in an easterly direction, a series of streets take place: rue de la Confédération, rue du Marché, rue de la Croix-d'Or and rue de Rive. These four streets forming by their continuity only one are commonly called the Rues-Basses because they are the backbone of the lower town lying between the lake and the hill of the old town. These are the main shopping streets in Geneva, where most of the department stores are located as well as a large number of boutiques, in short the place for shopping! Parallel to the Rues-Basses between these and the Rade is the Rhône street. In this street pretty much everything the city has to do with luxury stores, jewelry, luxury watches, luxury accessories ... It is also the place for shopping but if you have really a lot of money.
- Three seater – These squares connect the Rues-Basses to the rue du Rhône. AT Place de La Fusterie is the first temple dedicated to Protestantism. Built in 1715 in a Baroque style, it was first named Temple-Neuf before bearing the name of the place. Place du Molard is lined with restaurants, its recently refurbished paving will welcome you in all languages as soon as night falls ... On the lake side of the square stands the Tour du Molard dating from 1591, it was part of the enclosure of the city and supervised the port of Molard which no longer exists to this day. Finally Place de Longemalle between the Rues-Basses and the Place du Port.
- 21 Shore - Terrassière – The Rues-Basses shopping ends at the Cours de Rive and the Rive roundabout. Continuing in an easterly direction, you arrive at rue de la Terrassière with its few small half-timbered houses and small perpendicular alleys. Just above, rue St-Laurent, is the building Clarity built by Le Corbusier in 1931-32. Residential building all in steel and glass, unfortunately in very poor condition. The stairwells are worth a look if you cannot visit an accommodation.
- 22 The Flower Clock and the English Garden – Sur les bords du lac se trouve la fameuse horloge fleurie, grande horloge sur un parterre de fleurs changeant selon les saisons. Ce site est situé à l’extrémité ouste du Jardin Anglais.
Eaux-Vives
Le territoire des Eaux-Vives, progressivement conquis sur les marais à travers les siècles est actuellement divisé en trois parties: le bord du lac avec ses immeubles d'architecture baroque datant du XIXe siècle le long du quai Gustave-Ador; le cœur du quartier considéré comme populaire, et la rue de Montchoisy qui est un périmètre encore plus résidentiel avec en parallèle la route de Frontenex et au-delà.L'expansion urbaine s'arrête net à la limite de deux parcs parmi les plus grands de la ville, le parc de la Grange et le parc des Eaux-Vives. À part le fait que ce quartier est essentiellement résidentiel, il est bon à savoir que l'on y trouve aussi le Jet d'eau (symbole de Genève) ainsi qu'une très grande variété de magasins et de commerces.
- 23 Le Jet d'Eau – Emblème de Genève. Il est possible d'aller jusqu'au pied de ce jet de 140 mètres de haut.
- 24 Parc de la Grange Ouvert du levé au couché du soleil. – Ce parc offre une très belle vue sur Genève. Il héberge une roseraie et un théâtre. En été, on y trouve également la scène Ella Fitzgerald où ont lieu des concerts gratuits.
- 25 Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle Route de Malagnou 1 (Tram 12, Bus 1), 41 22 418 63 00 Gratuit. – Le plus grand Muséum d’histoire naturelle de Suisse, également un lieu culturel genevois très apprécié particulièrement par les enfants.
- 26 Fondation Martin Bodmer (Bibliothèque et Musée) Route du Guignard 19-21 (Bus A, 33. Située un peu plus loin que les Eaux-Vives, dans le village huppé de Cologny), 41 22 707 44 33 – Une des importantes bibliothèques privées au monde participant à la sauvegarde d'un héritage universel : l’aventure de l’esprit humain depuis les origines de l’écriture.
Le Rhône
- 27 Ile Rousseau – Accessible depuis le pont piéton des Bergues, ce petit îlot est un endroit plaisant où boire un café ou se détendre en profitant de la vue sur la Rade. Il a été, tout d'abord, utilisé comme point de surveillance de l'accès à la rade. En 1628, il a été transformé en chantier naval et raccordé par la suite à la ville par le pont des Bergues et transformé en parc public en 1832. En 2012, à l'occasion du tricentenaire de Rousseau, l'île a été réaménagée.
- 28 Pont de la Machine – Ce pont piéton tient son nom de son usage premier : une digue de pompage d'eau pour les fontaines de la ville. En son centre se trouve le bâtiment de la première centrale électrique de Genève actuellement utilisé comme lieu d'exposition nommé Quartier Libre et géré par les services industriels de Genève, propriétaires des lieux.
- 29 Tour de l'Ile – Cette tour, également située sur un îlot au milieu du Rhône, est le dernier vestige d'un château fort construit au XVIIIe siècle pour contrôler cet important lieu de transit entre le nord et le sud de l'Europe.
- 30 Halles de l'Ile – Sur ce même îlot se trouve les Halles de l'Ile, anciennement destinées à devenir les abattoirs de la ville est actuellement transformées en un restaurant / brasserie. Une passerelle, la passerelle des Lavandières, permet de rejoindre le Bateau-Lavoir, café-bar aménagé dans une reproduction de bateau-lavoir servant, par le passé, à faire sa lessive au centre-ville de Genève.
- 31 Les falaises de St-Jean – Parc proposant un environnement sauvage ou l'on peut suivre une promenade aménagée jusqu'à la Jonction.
- 32 La Pointe de la Jonction – Espace vert où l'on peut voir la jonction du Rhône et de l'Arve. En été, il est possible de se baigner et de profiter des chaises longues apportées par la buvette temporaire qui s'y installe.
- 33 Le Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Rive droite
- 34 St-Gervais – St-Gervais est un quartier, historiquement populaire, situé au centre-ville en bordure du Rhône. On y trouve un théâtre, le grand magasin Manor (anciennement la Placette, on y trouve de tout, des habits au chocolats, à prix plutôt élevé) situé sur une maison où à vécu Jean-Jacques Rousseau, et tout ce que l'on peut attendre d'un quartier central. La rue Lissignol, anciennement presque entièrement squattée, propose un environnement plus alternatif.
- 35 Les Grottes – Sorte de village au centre ville, ce quartier est connu pour la résistance de ses habitants faces aux pressions immobilières. On y trouve des cafés, des bars, des restaurants, etc. L'îlot 13, situé juste à côté de la gare Cornavin, est un haut-lieu de la culture alternative genevoise. Facilement reconnaissable par ses murs tagués et la végétation luxuriante qui y prospère, on y trouve une buvette, une salle de concert, des locaux d'associations et d'artistes et divers petits magasins.
- 36 Pâquis – Le quartier parfait pour aller goûter des nourritures d'ailleurs et profiter d'une ambiance animée et populaire. Contrairement à ce que vous diront certaines personnes, ce quartier reste sûr malgré la présence de quelques vendeurs de drogue et prostituées.
- 37 Les bains des Pâquis Adultes : 2 Fr., enfants : 1 Fr.. – Surement le lieu de baignade le plus populaire de Genève en été (d'ailleurs aussi ouvert en hiver pour les plus courageux-ses). Une buvette propose des fondues en hiver et des autres plats en été à prix raisonnable (voir Eat).
Quartier International
Situé sur la rive droite, ce quartier accueille, entre autres, de nombreuses organisations internationales ce qui lui vaut le surnom de quartier international. Parmi les plus connues de ces organisations, nous pouvons citer l'Organisation de Nations Unies, l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS), l'Organisation Mondiale du Commerce (OMC), l'Organisation Internationale du Travail (OIT), l'Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OMPI), le Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés (HCR) ou encore l'Organisation Mondiale du Mouvement Scout.
- 38 Place des Nations – Située en face de l'ONU, cette place est le centre du quartier international. Elle accueille une chaise géante dont un des pieds est cassé (Broken Chair) dessinée par le suisse Daniel Berset et dénonçant l'utilisation de mines antipersonnel et d'armes à sous-munitions.
- 39 Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) – Le Palais des Nations ne peut être visité que lors des visites guidées (1h, 12 Fr.) ayant lieux du lundi au vendredi à 10 h 30, 12 h 00, 14 h 30 and 16 h 00 (fermé lors des conférences importantes). Il est nécessaire d'arriver 20-30 min en avance pour passer les contrôles de sécurité et de prendre une pièce d'identité avec soi.
- 40 Musée International de la Croix-Rouge Avenue de la Paix 17 (Bus : 8), 41 22 748 95 25 – Genève, berceau de la Croix-Rouge, abrite le seul musée qui soit consacré à cette extraordinaire mission qui est au service de l’humanité depuis plus de 140 ans. Il est situé à côté du siège du Comité International de la Croix-Rouge (CICR.
- 41 Musée Ariana (Musée Suisse de la céramique et du verre) Avenue de la Paix 10 (Bus 8), 41 22 418 54 50 – Le musée abrite une prestigieuse collection de céramique dont "l'art du feu" est parmi les plus importantes d'Europe.
- 42 La Perle du Lac – Parc situé à proximité des organisations internationales. Il accueille en été le festival gratuit Cinétransat.
- 43 Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques Chemin de l'Impératrice 1 (Bus 1), 41 22 418 51 00 – Véritable musée vivant, le jardin botanique comprend une collection de 16 000 espèces provenant du monde entier. En son sein se trouve le jardin des senteurs et du toucher qui propose de reconnaître des plantes par leur odeur et leur texture.
- 44 Pavillon Plantamour – Centre nature animé par l'association La Libellule.
Carouge
Petite ville pittoresque située à environ 3 kilomètres de Genève, elle fut édifiée au XVIIIe siècle par Victor-Amédée III Roi de Piémont-Sardaigne.
Son architecture qui est en contradiction manifeste avec celle de Genève vous donne l'impression d'être entre le Marais parisien et un coin de la Méditerranée, une sorte de cité à part. On y découvre une multitude de maisons basses dont certaines s’ouvrent sur de magnifiques cours intérieures, des boutiques d’artisans, des petits bistroquets et des restaurants pour tout gourmet.
À ne pas louper lors de votre visite la fabuleuse bibliothèque Jésuite aux 50 000 volumes, les fameuses Tours controversées un temps mais aujourd'hui réconciliées avec les carougeois et finalement, l’église Sainte-Croix qui est l’unique édifice baroque italien dans la région avec son carillon reconnu comme étant le plus grand de Suisse pour ses 36 cloches.
Pour joindre Carouge centre depuis Genève centre, prenez le Tram 12 direction "Bachet" ou "Palettes".
- 45 CEDOFOR, bibliothèque Jésuite Rue Jacques-Dalphin 18 Lundi 14 h - 17 h, Mardi à jeudi 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h, Vendredi 9 h - 12 h. – Cette bibliothèque traite surtout le domaine religieux : philosophie, bible, théologie, sciences humaines, histoire des religions, questions éthiques, etc …
- 46 Église Sainte-Croix
Les musées
Genève possède plus de quarante musées traitant divers sujets comme l'archéologie, l'éthnographie, l'histoire naturelle, les beaux-arts, les arts appliqués, la science ou la technologie. En plus des principaux musées cités ci-dessus, en voici quelques autres à thèmes plus spécifiques :
- 47 Bibliothèque d'Art et d'Archéologie Promenade du Pin 5 Mon.- Fri. : 10 h - 18 h, sam. : 9 h - 12 h.
- 48 Bibliothèque de Genève Promenade des Bastions 1 Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 18 h, sam. : 9 h - 12 h (en été, ferme 1 h plus tôt et fermé le lundi). Gratuit. – Cette belle et ancienne bibliothèque se situe dans une aile de l'université des bastions.
- 49 Centre d'Art Contemporain Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10 mar.- dim. : 11 h - 18 h. Adultes 5 Fr., étudiants/tarif réduit 2 Fr..
- 50 Centre d'Édition Contemporaine Rue des Rois 15 Ouvert uniquement pendant les expositions, mar.- Fri. : 14 h 30 - 18 h 30, samedi 14 h - 17 h. Gratuit.
- 51 Collections Baur Rue Munier-Romilly 8 Adultes 10 Fr., étudiants/tarif réduit 5 Fr.. – Art japonais et chinois principalement.
- 52 Espace Jean-Jacques Rousseau Grand-Rue 40 mar.- dim. : 11 h - 17 h. Adultes 5 Fr., étudiants/tarif réduit 3 Fr..
- 53 Institut et Musée Voltaire Rue des Délices 25 Mon.- sam. : 14 h - 17 h. Gratuit.
- 54 Musée de Carouge Place de Sardaigne 2 Ouvert uniquement durant les expositions temporaires, mar.- dim. : 14 h - 18 h.. Gratuit.
- 55 Musée d'Histoire des Sciences Parc de La Perle du Lac mer.- Mon. : 10 h - 17 h. Gratuit.
- 56 Patek Philippe Museum Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7 mar.- Fri. : 14 h - 18 h, sam. : 10 h - 18 h. Adultes 10 Fr., étudiants/tarif réduit 7 Fr., moins de 18 ans gratuit. – Musée de cette célèbre marque de montres
Make
Évènements
- En février-mars-avril-mai
- Blackmovie (Février) – Sous titré «Festival de films des autres mondes» Blackmovie est un festival de films venant exclusivement des continents africain, asiatique et d'Amérique latine. À la maison des arts du Grütli et dans diverses salles. Site de Blackmovie
- Festival Électron (Avril) – Festival de musiques électroniques sur quatre jours. Il se déroule sur plusieurs lieux nocturnes du centre-ville (Usine, Palladium, Gravière, etc.).
- En juin-juillet-août-septembre
- Fête de la Musique (Weekend aux environs du 20 juin) – De nombreux concerts gratuits en ville. C'est aussi l'occasion d'entrer dans de beaux bâtiments de la vieille ville.
- 1 L'AMR aux Cropettes (Fin juin) – Du jeudi au dimanche 4 jours de musique, principalement du jazz, dans le parc des Cropettes derrière la gare Cornavin. Festival organisé par l'association AMR, entrée libre.
- 2 La nuit de la science (Début juillet) – 2 soirées d'ateliers, de théâtre et musique pour faire découvrir un thème scientifique chaque année différent. Dans le parc de La Perle du Lac autour du musée des sciences. Entrée libre.
- Musiques en été (En juillet et août) – Plusieurs concerts par semaine de divers genres musicaux sont donnés en plein air. Les concerts se déroulent dans la cour de l'Hôtel de Ville pour le jazz et la musique classique et sur la scène Ella Fitzgerald du parc La Grange pour la chanson et les musiques du monde. À noter que les concerts au parc La Grange sont gratuits.
- 3 Cinétransat (mi-juillet à mi-août) – Situé au parc de la Perle du Lac ce festival estival propose des projections de films, principalement des classiques, gratuites. L'ambiance y est très relaxe et des animations y ont lieu (concours de pic-nique, karaoké...)
- Fêtes de Genève (Les deux premières semaines d'août) – Le point culminant sont les feux d'artifice accompagnés de musique sur le lac. De nombreux concerts, des stands forains et des petits restaurants sont aussi installés sur les rives du lac.
- La Bâtie – Première quinzaine de septembre. Nombreux spectacles de théâtre, danse et musique, c'est LE grand festival des arts contemporains de l'automne. À l'origine le festival se déroulait en plein air au Bois de la Bâtie, d'où son nom. Depuis bon nombre d'années il se déroule dans divers lieux en ville de Genève.
- En octobre-novembre-décembre
- L'Escalade (12 décembre) – Commémoration de la tentative d'invasion de Genève par les troupes savoyardes en 1602, invasion qui fût repoussée par les habitants de la ville - Les deux weekends qui entourent cette date sont l'occasion de plusieurs événements. Le weekend précédent a lieu la Course de l'Escalade en vieille ville. Et le suivant, des défilés historiques dans la vieille ville. Cette date est aussi l'occasion pour les enfants de se déguiser, un certain nombre d'entre eux vont chanter une des deux chansons consacrée à l'événement à la porte des habitants ou dans les cafés pour récolter quelques pièces.
Les lieux de prières
En tant que ville internationale, toutes les religions sont presque représentées à Genève. Selon les chiffres de l'Office cantonal de la statistique (OCSTAT) : environ 37% de la population se dit de l'église catholique romaine, 12% d'une église protestante, 5% de la communauté musulmane, 1% de la communauté juive et 10% d'autres communautés religieuses. Environ 35% de la population se déclarent sans appartenance religieuse.
Les lieux de prières sont nombreux :
- Église catholique romaine de Genève – Voir la nombreuse liste sur le site
- Église protestante de Genève Rue Gourgas 24, 1211 Genève 8
- Église évangélique de réveil Rue du Jura 4, 1201 Genève
- Église évangélique de Plainpalais 7 Rue Bergalonne, 1205 Genève
- Église baptiste du canton de Genève 13 place du Temple, 1227 Carouge
- 4 Mosquée de Genève Chemin Colladon 34 – La plus grande mosquée de Suisse Romande, située au Petit-Saconnex.
- Communauté israélite de Genève Avenue Dumas 21, 1206 Genève
Buy
Genève, comme toutes les villes, possède bien entendu "sa" rue marchande et puis une panoplie de rues et quartiers où l'on peut toujours faire ses achats.
- 1 Rue du Rhône – La rue du Rhône est certainement la plus connue et la plus chic de Genève ; vous y trouverez vraiment de tout : de l'habillement à l'électronique, de l'horlogerie à la bijouterie, de l'hypermarché à la boutique de caviar, du cigare au diamant etc ... Tout n'y est pas nécessairement cher même si la rue baigne dans le luxe puisque toutes les grandes marques y sont, sans oublier aussi tous ses prestigieux habitants qui ne sont que banques, assurances, fiduciaires, notaires et bien d'autres de ce grand monde. Si vous passez par Genève, un shopping à la rue du Rhône s'impose et puis tant pis si vous vous payez ce caprice d'acheter la montre de vos rêves ou si vous ramenez avec vous ce superbe coffret de cigare ; n'avez vous pas finalement le droit de vous faire plaisir ?
- 2 Marché aux puces Plaine de Plainpalais, mercredi et samedi de 8 h - 16 h. – Grand marché aux puces où l'on trouve de tout : vinyles, vieux appareils photos, habits de seconde main, meubles... Ce marché est aussi un lieu de promenade apprécié des genevois par son côté populaire et sympathique.
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Concerts - Spectacles - Expositions
Cette page n'est pas un site publicitaire et la liste n'est pas exhaustive mais permet un survol rapide des endroits les plus ou moins connus, avec leur programmation sur leur site personnel.
- La Décadanse – Accès rapide à l'Agenda culturel genevois en ligne. On y trouve les fêtes, soirées, pièces de théâtre, expositions, etc.
| Ville et Arrondissement | Nom de la salle | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Genève | * 1 Le Grand Théâtre Boulevard du Théâtre 11,  22 322 50 00 – Le Grand Théâtre est en rénovation jusqu'en février 2018. Durant les travaux, les concerts ont lieu dans le bâtiment temporaire de l'Opéra des Nations. | Concert |
| Genève | * 2 Opéra des Nations (L') Avenue de la Paix 11A, 22 322 50 50 | Opèra-Concert |
| Genève | * 3 Victoria Hall Rue du Général-Dufour 14, 41 22 418 35 00 – Très belle salle de concert bâtie en 1894 en hommage à la reine d’Angleterre. | Concert |
| Genève | * 4 Bâtiment des forces motrices Place des Volontaires 2 (En continuant sur la passerelle des Lavandières, vous arriverez au Bâtiment des forces motrices (BFM)), 22 322 12 20 – Bâtiment, construit en 1892 comme usine de pompage d'eau, a été réaménagé en salle de spectacle. | Concert-Spectacle |
| Genève - Le Grand-Saconnex | * 5 Genève Arena Route des Batailleux 3, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, 41 22 710 90 90, fax : 41 22 710 90 99 | Opéra-Concert-Spectacle |
| Genève | * Alhambra Rue de la Rôtisserie 10, 41 78 966 07 97 | Concert |
| Genève | * Théâtre du Léman Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, 41 22 908 97 63 | Spectacle |
| Genève | * Le Manitoba/Le Palladium Ruedu Stand 3bis, 41 22 418 98 25 | Concert-Soirée dansante |
| Genève | * Hotel de Ville Rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville 2, 41 22 418 36 18 – Dans la cour de l'Hôtel de Ville | Concerts |
| Genève | * Parc de La Grange Avenue William-Favre | Concert-Spectacle |
| Genève | * La Gravière Chemin de la Gravière 9, 41 79 451 13 63 | Concert |
| Genève | * Comédie de la Gare Rue de la Servette 2, 41 22 734 00 02 | Théâtre contemporain |
| Nyon | * Usine à Gaz Rue César Soulié 1, 22 361 44 04 | Théâtre contemporain-Concert |
| Genève | * Théâtre SCM Salle Centrale Madeleine Rue de la Madeleine 10, 41 22 311 60 35 | Humour-Comédie |
| Genève - Le Grand-Saconnex | * Palexpo Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, 41 22 761 11 11, fax : 41 22 710 90 99 | Evènement-Festival-Congrès-Salon-Exposition |
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Bars et boîtes de nuit
Bar à vin, Pub Irlandais, Cafés, Bistrots, du fendant au saké, tout est possible. La vieille ville est très animée le soir : L'Adipsie, Spring Brother's, Roi Ubu.
- 6 Rue de l'École de Médecine – Les cafés de la rue de l'École de médecine et alentours, à Plainpalais, sont le rendez-vous classique des étudiants tout au long de la semaine: c'est LE quartier le plus sympa de Genève en soirée. Et la liste des bars est longue: Café Lys, l’Éléphant dans la Canette, Ferblanterie, Café Metis, Café Sud, etc., tous à quelques mètres les uns des autres. Les prix sont plutôt bas par rapport aux standards genevois : 5-6 Fr. les 0,5l de bière (appelé Canette à Genève).
- 7 L'Usine 4 place des volontaires – Bastion de la culture alternative genevois, l'Usine est un immeuble entier partagé par diverses associations autogérées. Le bar de l'Usine est nommé la Makhno (anciennement Moloko) et est ouvert jusqu'à 1 h. Au rez-de-chaussé se trouve une salle de concert gérée par les associations Kalvingrad (anciennement KAB) and PTR (concerts tous les weekends et parfois en semaine, généralement l'entrée coûte 8-15 Fr.). Au premier étage, la "boîte de nuit" de l'Usine, le Zoo, passe de la musique électronique (D'n'B, Techno, Dubstep, ...) jusqu'à 5 h du matin (entrée 10-15 Fr.). Dans cet immeuble se trouvent également un théâtre, un cinéma et bien d'autres lieux culturels.
- L'Incontournable – N'hésitez pas à vous rendre à quelques rues de là, à "l'Incontournable". Comme son nom l'indique, il faut y aller pour sa déco, son ambiance et surtout ses cocktails!
- 8 La Buvette de l'Ilot 13 Rue de Montbrillant 14 – Bar de ce quartier alternatif. La buvette est connectée à la salle de concert l'Écurie.
- 9 La Gravière 9, chemin de la Gravière Généralement entre 10 et 15 Fr.. – Salle de concert et boîte de nuit ouverte le weekend jusqu'à 5 h du matin. La programmation est variée et les prix sont très raisonnables.
- 10 Los Angeles Café 15 rue de Berne – le rendez vous des Genevois pour une ambiance décontractée dans un style californien. Spécialiste de cocktails, tout le monde s'y trouve à l'aise et dans la bonne humeur, prix élevé.
Eat
Une spécialité du bord du lac est le "filet de perche", mais moins de "5% des perches consommées autour du Léman ont réellement été pêchées dans ses eaux", affirme le journaliste Pierre-Brice Lebrun dans son livre La perche du Léman. Les cardons (légumes) et la longeole (saucisse) sont des spécialités gastronomiques typiquement genevoises. Genève propose par ailleurs une cuisine très internationale.
Cheap
Difficile à trouver à Genève. Des Kebabs sont trouvables à tous les coins de rue (compter 8-10 Fr. le Kebab généralement copieux) et un certain nombre de pizzerias proposent des pizzas à 10 Fr. à l'emporter. Pour les budgets serrés, les supermarchés Coop et Migros, éparpillés dans la ville, proposent des sandwiches et des salades autour des 5 Fr..
- 1 Les Bains des Pâquis – Inmanquable! Un classique genevois au bord du Lac pour une succulente fondue en hiver. Pas cher (compter 15 € la fondue) et bonne ambiance. En été, profitez de la plage en mangeant des salades et de la viande des Grisons.
- 2 Pizza Brazil Rue de la Servette 31 et Rue de Carouge 71 – Pizzas à 10 Fr. plutôt bonnes mais un peu maigres. À l'emporter, un litre de thé froid est compris dans le prix.
Prix moyen
- 3 Auberge des Vieux Chênes Route de Presinge 121, 41 22 759 12 07 – Spécialités Genevoises dont la Longeole maison et la Fricassée Genevoise dans un décor d'auberge de campagne (à Presinge).
- 4 Restaurant Les Armures Rue Puits-St-Pierre 1, 41 22 310 91 72 – Spécialités Suisse, Raclette et Fondue, et cuisine Française de qualité dans un décor rustique et historique (place des Canons, Vieille ville).
- 5 Café de Paris Rue du Mont-Blanc 26, 41 22 732 84 50 – Spécialités: Brasserie à menu unique "Entrecôte Café de Paris" (à deux pas de la gare Cornavin).
- 6 Chez Ma Cousine Place du Bourg de Four 6, 41 22 310 96 96 – Menu très simple (1/2 poulet avec pommes de terre et salade, 2 salades au poulet, 2 salades végétariennes), mais savoureux, et à un prix très intéressant - vers 15 Fr. l'entrée.
- 7 Restaurant Le Cent-Suisse Chemin de l'Impératrice 18, 41 22 734 47 43 – Spécialités Genevoises et Suisse dans un décor rustique, historique et champêtre (proche des Organisations Internationales).
- 8 Restaurant aux Halles de l'Ile Place de l'Ile 1, 41 22 311 52 21 – Spécialités Poissons du lac et de mer dans un décor panoramique tel un bateau qui navigue au milieu du Rhône (proche du pont de la Coulouvrenière)
- 9 Restaurant Vieux Bois Avenue de la Paix 12, 41 22 919 24 26 – Spécialités suisses et internationales dans un décor de Maison de Maître (à l'entrée de l'ONU)
- 10 Restaurant of the Vieux Grenadiers Rue de Carouge 92, 41 22 320 13 27 – Vast assortment of Geneva and Swiss specialties in the decor of an old patrician house (near Carouge).
Luxury
Some of the Michelin stars:
- The Swan Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, 41 22 908 90 85 – Fine French Cuisine.
- The Neptune Quai Turretini 1, 41 22 909 00 06 – Gourmet restaurant renowned for its fish specialties.
- The Eaux-Vives Park Quai Gustave Ador 82, 41 22 849 75 75 – Gourmet restaurant in a green setting with a view of the lake.
- The Golden Lion Place Pierre-Gautier, Cologny, 41 22 736 44 32 – Gourmet restaurant with a superb view of the Geneva harbor.
- The Cigalon Route d'Ambilly 39, Thônex, 41 22 349 97 33 – Gastronomy of the sea.
- Domaine de Châteauvieux Peney-Dessus, Satigny, 41 22 753 15 11 – Market cuisine according to the seasons.
- The appointment , 41 22 301 16 33 – Restaurant in the center of Carouge, also offers free wifi
For many other addresses: http://www.resto-rang.ch
Housing
Cheap
Not a lot of really cheap options. For tight budgets, a good solution may be to look for hotels in neighboring France. For example, in the city ofAnnemasse, part of the Geneva agglomeration, which is very well connected to Geneva (direct public transport, around 20-30 min). In the city of Geneva and in the canton:
- 1 Geneva Youth Hostel Rothschild Street 30 – A few steps from the lake and ideally located in the Pâquis district in the center of Geneva. European standard prices for dormitories, private rooms are a bit expensive, but the price remains competitive for the geographical location.
- 2 Cantonal campsite of Val de l'Allondon Route de l'Allondon 106, 41 22 753 15 15 – For motorized people. At the edge of a river, in the middle of the forest 25 min downtown.
- 3 Camping Pointe à la Bise (TCS) Path of the Bise, 41 22 752 12 96 –
free. ideally located by the lake, at 6 km from the city center, accessible by public transport.
free. ideally located by the lake, at In the category of cheap hotels in the city of Geneva (but already much more expensive):
- 4 Les Arcades hotel 14-16, Place Cornavin, 41 22 715 48 00 Double room : 150 Fr.. – free. Located in the very center of Geneva, right in front of the central station. No distinction between smoking and non-smoking rooms.
- 5 Hotel Bernina 22, Place Cornavin, 41 22 908 49 50 Double room : 119 Fr.. – Located in the very center of Geneva, right in front of the central station. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, 56k internet connection by modem and paying in the rooms, wifi internet connection only at reception and free.
- 6 Cristal hotel 4, Rue Pradier, 41 22 731 34 00 Double room : 130 Fr.. – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central station. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, paying wifi internet connection.
- 7 The Lido hotel 8 Rue De Chantepoulet, 41 22 731 55 30 Double room : 160 Fr.. – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central train station, the bus station, Lake Geneva, and the business district. No distinction between smoking and non-smoking rooms, 56k internet connection by modem and payable.
- 8 Hotel St Gervais 20 rue des Corps-Saints, 41 22 732 45 72 Double room : 119 Fr.. – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central station. No distinction between smoking and non-smoking rooms, paying wifi internet connection.
Average price
- The Admiral hotel 8 Pellegrino Rossi Street, 41 22 906 97 00 – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central train station, the bus station, Lake Geneva, and the business district. All the rooms are non-smoking and the wifi internet connection is free.
- The Capitole hotel 15 Rue De Berne, 41 22 909 86 00 – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central train station, the bus station, Lake Geneva, and the business district. All the rooms are non-smoking and the wifi internet connection is free.
- Hotel Des Alpes 14 Rue Des Alpes, 41 22 731 22 00 – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central train station, the bus station, Lake Geneva, and the business district. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, 56k internet connection by modem and payable. Not to be confused with "Alpes Hotel Genève" located in France, in Ambilly, and approximately 10 km from the center of the city of Geneva.
- The Internationl hotel and Terminus 20 Rue Des Alpes, 41 22 906 97 77 – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central station. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, paying wifi internet connection.
- The Modern Hotel 1 Rue De Berne, 41 22 732 81 00 – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central train station, the bus station, Lake Geneva, and the business district. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, paying wifi internet connection.
- Strasbourg hotel and Univers 10 Pradier, 41 22 906 58 00 – Located in the very center of Geneva, a stone's throw from the central station. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, paying wifi internet connection.
Luxury
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva – Located at 05 min from the airport and 15 min from the city center, the Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva is an ideal hotel for your business travel needs - large meeting space, conference rooms, and business room - and leisure with these attractive packages. You can enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Latitude restaurant. The Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva also has 3 restaurants (self-service the Maraicher, Japanese the Kamome and international with the Latitude) and a bar.
- The Mandarin Oriental Turrettini Pier 1, 41 22 909 00 00 – Located near the chic center and the business district. Smoking and non-smoking rooms, paying wifi internet connection. In addition: Restaurant, Café, Bar, Terrace, Fitness center and covered pay parking.
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- Tourism & Congress Rue du Mont-Blanc 18, Tel: 41 22 909 70 00.
Hours: Monday: from 10 h - 18 hTuesday to Saturday: from 9 h - 18 hSunday and public holidays: from 10 h - 16 h
Communicate
Phone
There are very few telephone booths.
Internet
The World Wide Web date of birth is usually traced back to the text "Information Management: A Proposal »By T. Berners-Lee in March 1989 in Geneva. Tim Berners-Lee was then a researcher at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory. He wanted to provide as many researchers as possible with a global information system, based on the hypertext system.
Geneva is therefore not only the city that gave birth to the web, but also a city very well equipped in this area. The city center is home to several cybercafés that can be found mainly in the Pâquis district, near Cornavin station.
Hotels and libraries also offer access (sometimes free), and the city also has many wireless access points (Wi-Fi), especially at the lake and in some parks.
security
In general, Geneva remains a city that can be qualified as safe even if it is not spared by the problems of delinquency. Pickpockets should be wary of, especially in the vicinity of the station and on the platforms in summer. . No neighborhood is to be avoided in the evening and at night, but caution should be exercised, for example in Pâquis, around Cornavin train station and in outlying districts (Avanchets, Lignon, etc.).
Do not play the games offered in the street that can bring in money (bonneteau, etc.), it is often thieves or crooks who take advantage to steal you.
In case of problems:
- The emergency number (free of charge) is 117
- 6 Police 24/24 , 41 22 388 61 00 – The position that is open 24 h/24 h is the one located in the Cornavin station (in the city center).
Health
- 7 Geneva University Hospitals Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, 41 22 372 33 11
Around
In Swiss
- 1 CERN – The European Center for Nuclear Research, CERN, is today the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. For many this is where the web was born but in reality, it is still a thousand times more than that !!! It is the investment of scientific research never equaled in trying to understand, if not close, an epic of discoveries which began more than a century ago. CERN's flagship project: the LHC. But there is also ALICE, the Globe of Science and Innovation and Microcosm, the interactive museum of CERN. [1].
- 2 The vines of Satigny (12 min train from Cornavin station, take the RER towards La Plaine on track 5 and get off at Satigny, one train every 30 min.) – A few lovely walks in the south of Canton in the middle of vineyards and in unspoiled countryside.
- 3 Nyon (City located between Geneva and Lausanne, 15 min by train from Cornavin station. Possible boat trip.) – At the end of July, the city hosts the "Paléo Festival", one of the biggest music festivals in Europe, as well as "Vision du Réel", a wonderful documentary film festival, in April. Large flea market every last Sunday of the month (except August). This city shelters the Castle of Nyon (except Geneva).
- 4 Morges (½ hour by train from Cornavin station) – Small town with magnificent flower-filled quays, various cultural events and a castle in the shape of a Savoyard square.
- 5 Lausanne (½ hour by train from Cornavin station (depending on the train).) – Old town centered on 3 hills, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Fifth largest city in Switzerland.
- 6 Montreux – Very chic city by the lake (magnificent views). Very famous jazz festival (in July).
- 7 Chillon Castle (One hour by train from Cornavin station (direct) to Montreux then bus 201 VMCV or ¾ hour walk to Château de Chillon.) – Medieval fortified castle located on Lake Geneva, former residences of families from Savoy then Bern.
- 8 Saint-Cergue (An hour and a half by train from Cornavin (connection in Nyon for St Cergue).) – A pretty village in the Jura, above Geneva and the Lake. Magnificent views of the Alps and beautiful walks in the Jura forests.
In neighboring France
- 9 Excursion to Salève (Cable car to 20 min by car from the center of Geneva, 05 min walk from the Veyrier-Douane terminus of line 8 of the TPG.) – This is the mountain to the south-east of Geneva, recognizable by its particular shape. Although located in France, it is easy to access (bus, bike or car) and allows for a nice walk. There is a cable car and several trails to reach the top. When the weather allows it, the view is magnificent, and on the contrary, when Geneva is bathed in fog, the summit may be in the sun. The Geneva Association of Friends of Salève (Tel .: 022 796 41 33 or http://www.rando-saleve.net ) organizes free hikes every Sunday around Geneva. Departure at 10 h at the terminus of bus 8 in Veyrier-Douane.
- 10 Col de la Faucille (45 min of cars from Geneva, 05 min gondola (Information: Monts-Jura site)) – Above the town of Gex, the highest point of Mont-Rond, accessible by cable car from the pass, offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc massif.
- 11 Yvoire (2 h by boat from Geneva or 15 min by train to Nyon then 20 min boat) –
Charming medieval village on the shores of Lake Geneva, on the French side.
- 12 Annecy (30 min by car from Geneva, 45 min by bus.) – Famous for its old town and its lake. The prefecture of Haute Savoie will delight you for the various shopping opportunities.
- 13 La-Roche-sur-Foron (Bus 61 TPG to Annemasse station then ½ train direction Annecy / Saint-Gervais) – Charming medieval town.
