Travel guide - Geneva + Plan | Petit Futé (French)

A practical guide to the city of Geneva with addresses, photos, sights to see, and a detachable map.

On the shores of Lake Geneva, the city embodies discreet elegance and openness to the world. Cosmopolitan, dynamic, and peaceful all at once, Geneva combines international institutions, watchmaking expertise, and a refined lakeside lifestyle. This practical guide reveals the many facets of a city where nature and culture intertwine naturally.

Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide invites you to explore Geneva:

• Discover diverse landscapes, original itineraries, and iconic sites: the Old Town, the Jet d'eau, museums, parks, lakefronts, and modern neighborhoods.
• A historical and cultural perspective: the city of Calvin and diplomats, Geneva has preserved its heritage while becoming a global center for science, art, and innovation.
• Detailed maps, clever addresses, and our top picks: lake cruises, gourmet addresses, elegant boutiques, and avant-garde cultural spaces.