Geneva City Breaks Offer Timeless And International Sites

Geneva is the capital of Switzerland and houses many ski resorts on the Alps and Jura mountain ranges for Geneva city breaks. The average winter temperatures are in the 30s. Pleasant summer temperatures range in the 60s and 70s. Geneva, known as the City of Peace, is home to over 200 international organizations.

Transportation to attractions and lodging at the various four and five star hotels is provided by bus, trolley bus, tram, boat, taxi, and the railway networks. Geneva is divided into two halves. Rive Droite on the right bank or north side is the international area. Rive Gauche on the left bank or south side is the main shopping area and hosts most of Geneva's museums.

The rue du Rhone features diamond watches and jewelry. Galleries, antique shops, book stores, and boutiques are along the Grand-rue. Planete char miles is a mall with over 50 stores of chocolate, watches, wine, and souvenirs. The Old Town features cafes, boutiques, market places, bistros, and shops.

Geneva, the watch capital of the world, is home to watchmaking companies such as Charriol, Rolex, and Omega. Flavors and fragrances is also a profitable industry due to companies such as Firmenich and Givaudan.

Museums include the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum which represents the Red Cross on every continent in every disaster. The Musee Barbier-Mueller offers art, statues, shields, and weapons from primitive societies. The Musee d'Art ed d'Histoire showcases paintings, sculptures, weapons, and archaeological displays. The Patek Phillipe Museum displays time pieces and watches as far back as the 16th century.

The Alhambar Cinema offers food and live music. The Batiment des Forces Motrices shows rock concerts, opera, and ballet performances. Park La Grange offers stage performances and concerts at the Orangie and the Theate de Verdure. The Geneva English Drama Society and the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society stages plays, musicals, and pantomime.

The food in Geneva is simple and flavorful. Wild game is a favorite from September to December. The preferred side dish is potato, and pears make a favorite dessert. Stettler Chocolate Laboratory holds tours at its chocolate factory.

Whether Geneva city breaks revolve around a day at the beaches of the Geneve Plage or Bains des Paquis and sailing on Lake Geneva, or partaking of the many fine shops and museums, this is a must-see destination. Geneva's international culture and history has something for everyone from every continent to enjoy.