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Explore Geneva in 72 Hours
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items Known around the world as the playground for the rich, Geneva (or Genève as it’s known in French) might at first glance seem like a sleepy (expensive) Swiss town – but don’t be fooled. This little area of the world has something for everyone. From gr...
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We visited White Rabbit for brunch on our first morning in Geneva and were not disappointed. This is a classic spot for a modern French breakfast, with a great selection of all kinds of eggs and toasts, pastries, breads, and coffees. Every time we pa...
White Rabbit Brunch & Co
This place was easily the most adorable spot we visited – bar none. It’s tucked away behind a unique monument called the Brunswick Statue, surrounded by a stunning garden and a plethora of bird baths. The ambiance outside is top notch and the wine li...
Cottage Café
Craving some classic maritime French cuisine? Café du Centre is your spot! With a focus on fresh oysters, shrimp, and other French/Swiss seafood, you won’t be disappointed with the selection, and the ambiance – right in the center of Downtown Geneva ...
Café du Centre - Restaurant
Only have time for one night out in Geneva? Go here. Right on the bank of Lake Geneva, with an expansive patio and views for days, you’d think it would be ultra-premium, but it’s actually extremely down to earth. The food menu is an eclectic mix of I... We tried everything from Sancerre to local Chasselas, Gringet, Pinot Noir, and Gamay. Le Rouge et Le Blanc truly believes they can find something for everyone and I couldn’t agree more.
Le Rouge et le blanc
If you’re looking for a traditional luxury dining experience, Windows is a great option. Located on the first floor of the famous Hôtel d’Angleterre, this is a white glove, Old World Luxury option. The wine list is stellar (Ruinart is the partner Cha...
Windows Restaurant - Hotel d’Angleterre
Originally a French chain, with locations all over Paris, I was delighted to find that MARCEL had a Swiss outpost. Check this spot out for a great local wine list, fantastic snacks, and great ambiance.
MARCEL
Museums & Attractions
It costs 30 Swiss Francs and with it, you can explore and taste free Swiss chocolates from top chocolatiers all over the city. Unlimited chocolate? Sign us up! But I’ll be honest – Swiss chocolate can be incredibly rich, so our “unlimited” ideas were...
Choco Pass Geneva
Let’s just say this is the reason they call Geneva “The Jewel of the French Riviera”: it is truly stunning. (And it doesn’t cost 7 Swiss Franc like the website notes – it’s free!) While it’s not a traditional American idea of a beach (think pebbles a...
Beach at Lake Geneva
The highlight of the trip was our TukTuk Tour to Swiss Vineyards. This is a great tour to book if you don’t want to rent a car but still want to see Swiss wine country. We met up with our tour guide in front of the Grand Théâtre de Genève and took a ...
Vineyard Tour - TukTuk
Is any trip to Switzerland complete without admiring the watches? Stop by the Patek Philippe museum and marvel at the history of watchmaking through the lens of this iconic luxury creator.
Patek Philippe Museum
Switzerland was for many years considered the seat of the Protestant Reformation, encouraging diversity of religious thought from Luther to Calvin and beyond. In this unique museum, you can dive into the history of these religious movements as well a...
Museum of the Reformation
An all-encompassing museum (and arguably Geneva's largest), and showcases a variety of art from Swiss, Genevan, and European artists throughout history. It's also STUNNING and pay as you wish!
Musée d'art et d'histoire
A beautiful, quiet park with a stunning clock made of flowers in the middle! On a warm summer's day this is a great place to go for a stroll.
Jardin Anglais