Maison Tavel, the oldest house in Geneva, now serves as a museum showcasing the city’s rich history. 

Cool fact: The museum’s 3D map offers a unique look at how Geneva has evolved over the centuries, providing a visual journey through the city’s transformation.

Built in the 18th century on the orders of the King of Sardinia to compete with Geneva, the City of Carouge is today a charming district with a Mediterranean vibe, known for its artisanal shops, quaint cafés, and a lively atmosphere. 

Cool fact: On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the market comes to town at the Place du Marché where you can pick up everything from wine, cheese, bread, fruit and vegetables.

Experience local life at Bains des Pâquis, a public bathhouse where you can swim, relax in the sauna, and enjoy a lakeside fondue. This spot is popular year-round, even in the winter when hardy locals take icy dips.

Cool fact: The labels on the house wine bottles at Bains des Paquis, depict an octopus trying to take over a freely accessible public space with its grasping tentacles, an allusion to the failed attempts in the 19080s, by the local government, to modernize the space.

The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire is Geneva’s largest museum, with a vast collection of artwork, archaeological treasures, and historical artifacts. The museum houses over a million objects, including rare and valuable pieces from different periods of history.

Cool fact: Don’t miss their “Carte Blanche” shows where contemporary artists are invited to curate museum wide exhibitions.

Mont Salève offers breathtaking views of the Alps and Geneva, making it a popular spot for hiking, cycling, and paragliding. It’s often called Geneva’s ‘backyard mountain’ and is easily accessible by cable car.

Cool fact: There is a Tibetan monastery on the top of the Salève. Visitors can watch the monks performing daily rituals and prayers inside the monastery.

Originally Geneva’s Botanical garden, the Parc des Bastions is a peaceful retreat in the heart of Geneva, featuring a giant chess board and the iconic Reformation Wall, which pays tribute to the city’s Protestant heritage.

Cool fact: The park is central to city life, serving as the venue for year-end school parades, one of the key venues for Geneva’s annual Fete de la Musique and the epicenter of the city’s famous Cours de l’Escalade race which takes place every December.