Geneva - a classy city

I visited Geneva on three different occasions and every single time so it happened that I was coming to Geneva from France. What an interesting feeling that was every time I arrived in Geneva. It definitely felt like I was in a completely different country, even though everyone was speaking French in Geneva, Switzerland never felt like France. From the way people wait at the street lights to cross the street to the way people are driving, Geneva feels completely different that any city I visited in France. Traffic, even though very heavy in Geneva, is a lot more ordered, streets are cleaner and even cars are spotless in Geneva.

Geneva, Switzerland - Tourist Attraction Highlights

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• Mont Blanc bridge - great views of Lake Geneva.
• English Garden - just walk through the garden.
• Saint Peter Cathedral - climb in the tower and look at the city.
• Bastions Park - It’s just beautiful especially in the fall when the leaves start to fall off.

A short walking tour of old-town Geneva

For me, the old part of Geneva with Saint Peter’s Cathedral and Bastions Park is the main attraction in Geneva. I know there are many other things to see, but these places are my favorite spots to visit in Geneva. The old-town can be easily visited by foot starting anywhere around the tour boat dock on Lake Geneva. Crossing the bridge (Pont du Mont Blanc) you’ll get to the English Garden with the famous flower clock and a sculpted bronze water fountain. Then you can cross the street (Quai de General Guisan) and go up the hill (on Place du Port and Rue de la Fontaine) and up the long stairs passage and end up behind Saint Peter’s cathedral.

Geneva, Switzerland - Water fountain in the English Garden - SEE MORE PICTURES

A short walk from Saint Peter’s courtyard it’s Geneva City Hall which is interesting to visit. From City Hall you can easily walk down to the Bastions Park where the Reformation Wall is located. The Bastions Park is just a relaxing park in the middle of Geneva. We love this park especially in the fall when leaves start falling, it’s very romantic and relaxing at the same time. Maybe it’s romantic because it’s relaxing…who knows

Geneva, Switzerland - Bastions Park in the fall - SEE MORE PICTURES

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