Top Things to do in Canton of Geneva
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Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland including Maison Tavel, Vieux-Carouge, Piscine de Carouge La Fontenette, Place Bourg du Four, Lake Geneva, Museum of Natural History (Museum d'Histoire naturelle), Vivarium Elapsoidea, Jardin Botanique Alpin de Meyrin, Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Geneve, Bains des Paquis.
Restaurants in Canton of Geneva
1. Maison Tavel
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4.5 based on 443 reviews
This historic building, the foundations of which date back to the 12th century, houses a museum that documents the history of the city.
Reviewed By 588phis - Bangkok, Thailand
This is a free museum highlighting the history of Geneva. The 3D model of the city on the top floor was fascinating. Do not miss it.
2. Vieux-Carouge
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Once its own independent town, this neighborhood still serves as a refuge from the bustle of city life and is often fondly referred to as the "Greenwich Village of Geneva."
Reviewed By Delnyon - Nyon, Switzerland
Such a nice place to go on a sunny Saturday! It’s very special and not Swiss at all... Full of nice little shops, bars and restaurants, walk around without any plan to feel the great Carouge Atmosphere.
3. Piscine de Carouge La Fontenette
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Place Bourg du Four
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4.5 based on 665 reviews
This historic town square is situated at the heart of Old Geneva.
Reviewed By greekcypriot2009 - Athens, Greece
The cosmopolitan City of Geneva has a well preserved picturesque old town testimony to its 2,000-year-old history. By stepping onto the cobbled stone streets we were kind of instantly transported back in time. After the stop we had at the 12th-century St Pierre Cathedral with its lofty neoclassical façade features of several architectural styles, we wandered through the labyrinthine paved streets. We visited the Art and History Museum and Maison Travel, the oldest house in the city. The cobblestone alleys of old town wind through lovely buildings that exude old world charm. The alleys are lined with many art galleries, bookshops, antique shops, museums, cafes, and restaurants. Through our stroll around the old town, we explored squares dotted with enchanting fountains, windows overflowing with vibrant blossoms, intricate designs and ornamentations on the lofty wooden doors and the signboards of the cafes.
5. Lake Geneva
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4.5 based on 7,580 reviews
A scenic mountain lake situated alongside the city of Geneva, it empties into the Rhone River.
Reviewed By greekcypriot2009 - Athens, Greece
One of the gems of Geneva is its Lake which is a year-round hotspot for outdoor activities and nice restaurants. The northern shore covers picturesque villages terraced vineyards and medieval castles. It is easy to explore lakeside landmarks such as the medieval bastion of Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon). Soaking up the scenery on a Lake Geneva cruise was a marvel. Time permitting visitors can enjoy a ride by the GoldenPass panoramic train into the Swiss Alps, take a Geneva sightseeing tour, or hop over the French border to explore Annecy, Chamonix, or Mont Blanc.
6. Museum of Natural History (Museum d'Histoire naturelle)
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4.5 based on 683 reviews
Reviewed By myelessar - Geneva, Switzerland
The museum offers a very large selection of stuffed animals in their natural environment. This is fantastic for young children as they can realise how big they are and how they actually look like. I highly recommend a visit!
7. Vivarium Elapsoidea
8. Jardin Botanique Alpin de Meyrin
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By daphne7772019 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
On a visit to the garden this week I saw a lot of spring flowers. There were crocus, aconites and hellebores in flower and a number of early flowering shrubs with a lovely perfume such as shrubby honeysuckle. There was frogspawn in the pond and you can see the goats in their enclosure. There is also a playground for small children. The only thing it lacks is a cafe for tea and cakes! For that you need to walk to central Meyrin. Daphne
9. Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Geneve
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Scrappywalker - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Free entry and easily accessible by bus or walking. There is a rockery section with plants from all over the world, a tropical house, Japanese garden, lots of beautiful flowerbeds, huge trees, a restaurant, shop, clean toilets, a kiddies play area and an animal section with deer, various ducks, flamingos and mountain goats to name a few things of interest. All plants have identification. Really worth a visit as it is just so pretty and very well maintained.
10. Bains des Paquis
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4.5 based on 1,299 reviews
Reviewed By sortizro - Madrid, Spain
It's a must see! perfect place to do lots of things, you can eat a nice and cheap fondue, take a bath in the lake, or just chill with the amazing views.
