Geneva

Switzerland

Things to do in Geneva:

View the Gallery Opera on the Waterfront

Geneva Restaurants

Cheap (41)

La Vouivre

A busy caf� in the Paquis district boasting a beautifully ornate interior. Popular menu choices include homemade soup and tasty cakes. read more
Affordable (42)

Asseyez-Vous

Indulge in some authentic Sardinian specialities accompanied by tasty Tuscan wines. The funky interior and lively atmosphere make for an excellent night out. read more
Good quality (48)

Hostellerie de la Vendee

This hotel's restaurant has three different settings: the winter garden, the bistro and the main restaurant. The fish specialities come highly recommended. read more

Geneva Nightlife

Chilled (37)

Central Perk

Almost as cool as the caf� it's named after (from TV series Friends), this place is ideal for after-work drinks and snacks. read more
Live Music (34)

Chateau Carton

With a music programme ranging from the experimental to blues, plus an extensive wine list, this place offers a quirky, relaxed night out.� read more
Clubbing (45)

Lola

This loft-style bar is where the beautiful people drink gorgeous cocktails to the latest dance and electro-pop. read more

This Month in Geneva (March):

By Celeste Neill-Duvoisin

Shopping: Come to the wonderful Galerie Un Deux Trois to browse through some 10,000 original vintage posters dating from 1870-2000, enamel advertising signs, robots, lithographed boxes and model planes (4 Rue des Eaux Vives, tel: 022 786 1611).

Sightseeing: The International Motor Show is the largest fair of its kind in Europe, and the place where the world's major car makers reveal their latest models to the public. Check out Peugeot's futuristic low-emission hybrid, the SR1 Roadster, among others, on 4-14 March (salon-auto.ch).

Key areas: The city-centre Parc des Bastions is home to the famous Reformers' Wall. Built between 1909-1917, it depicts the main founders of Protestantism. Head to the park's pretty pavilion-style restaurant and sip coffee while watching locals play chess with life-size pieces.

Day trips: Popular resort Verbier has a great apr�s-ski scene, in part thanks to packed pub the Mont Fort and the chic Kings club, while the stylish chalet restaurant Le Rouge offers live deep house sets and stunning sunset views (just over an hour's drive from Geneva).

Geneva News & Gossip

Le Troph�e des Glaces, Serre Chevalier

6 FEB
GENEVA

Forget carving up tracks on the snow: the real winter action is on the ice, and this challenging bike and quad event is sure to test your skill and nerve. Organised by the French Motor Federation, 4x4 and 4x2 quad bikes race along the ice circuit over nine hours for the coveted Ice Trophy. Think you could do better yourself? To get your adrenaline pumping, junior (aged 16-20), women's and veterans qualifying heats are on the day, starting from 2pm. If you would prefer to just watch, order a vin chaud and cheer on your favourite racer in this picturesque Alpine resort. www.serrechevalier.com

Geneva Trivia

March: Geneva claims to have the shortest average commuting time of any major city in the world.
February: Geneva is home to the world's longest bench, but for how much longer? The 120m structure was built in 1767 out of 180 boards, but Littlehampton in West Sussex has plans to build one even longer.
January: In Quartier des Grottes, unconventional architects Frei, Hunziker and Berthoud designed apartment block buildings to look like something out of the the TV series The Smurfs.