We caught up with Lucia Rochat, longtime Coolturalia friend and founder of cult eco-soap company The Soap and the Sea, to get her insider view on Geneva’s cultural heartbeat. From her all-time favorite chocolate to hidden spots that capture the city’s true spirit, she shares her go-to tips — and reveals the one cultural event she never misses: the Festival Antigel, a winter must for anyone hungry for creative energy and immersive experiences.

Photography: Astrid Barbey
Production: Natascha Wittgenstein
Editing: Nevine Blanchi Della Porta

Filmed in October 2025