Today, I
thought I would share some photos that I took with Sweetheart during our lovely
walks in the centre of Geneva.
I absolutely
love my city - it is the perfect combination of the exciting and the cosmopolitan
with a traditional and village-like atmosphere. Exploring this beautiful little
city, seeing the old town houses and wandering down secret alleys, with the
mountains surrounding us on every side, is something of which we never tire.
Geneva is a
very bustling city during spring and summer; it is quieter during the winter
since most of the locals are up in the mountains skiing. If you have been
dreaming of travelling to Geneva for a long time, I can tell you that this time
of year is a magical one. Indeed during spring and summer there is a multitude
of events, so hurry up and make your dream come true.
Parc des Bastions is surrounded by a wrought-iron
fence. This large park is where the Reformation Wall, the Palais Eynard and the
University and Library of Geneva are located.
This is the huge Reformation Wall. It’s a 100 metre long
monument built in 1909 as a tribute to the fathers of the Reformation.
Upon entering the park, this huge chess area is the first thing you
will see.
Let me
present to you Geneva’s Old Town,
situated atop a hill, which affords us amazing views…
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, built between 1150 and 1230. It was
originally a Catholic church but became Protestant during the Reformation. If
you climb to the top of the tower, you will have a breathtaking panoramic view
of the Alps and the lake and its shores.
Let me
present you Lake Geneva. Geneva is
located on the banks of Lake Geneva, the city is divided into the Left Bank and
the Right Bank. The Left Bank is the oldest part of the city.
From almost anywhere in Geneva, you
can’t miss Geneva’s iconic fountain, the Jet
D’Eau. Its water shoots high into the air (140 metres to be exact).
Many tourists enjoy taking a boat ride on Lake Geneva. They can take
in Geneva’s scenery as they are crossing between the shores of Lake Geneva on
board one of the Mouettes Genevoises (yellow-red boats), a symbol of the “Belle
Époque”. They carry travellers between the two shores and cover 4.3 km of
lake routes.
The heart of the city. So lovely to walk across picturesque
bridges with the Lake Geneva and the Alps all around us.
La Romantica Restaurant (2, Rue de
la Rôtisserie) What travel
diary is complete without food? Being a pizza lover myself, I was practically
in heaven and I am very excited to recommend this lovely restaurant located
near the main street. The pizzas are excellent, the staff friendly and there is
a joyful and warm atmosphere.
Trend Design & Art de Vivre Sa (5, Rue du Vieux-Collège) Beautiful
Flower Front Shop. This is our
favourite florist in Geneva. Their floral arrangements are stunning.
Fusterie Market takes place around the
Fusterie Temple. This market welcomes a different kind of market almost every day of the
week.
The bustling
Place du Molard early on a Saturday
morning still looks sleepy…In a couple of hours this square will be crowded
until late at night.
In every
corner there is flower-decked fountain. In my
opinion they cheer up the city…really charming!!
Oysho Swimcare Shop (8, Place du Molard) – I am
absolutely in love with their beautiful beachwear collection.
Martel cake
shop & tea-room (8, Rue
de La Croix -d'Or) - A cake a day keeps the sadness away!!! This is without
a doubt my preferred cake shop. The display of cakes in the window is gorgeous, from brightly
coloured tarts, appetising layer cakes and elaborate pastries. Seriously, it
was hard to make a choice as to which cake I would have...
Before I end this post, I just want
to say that the Genevan countryside is amazing and very close to the
city centre. For those of you who are wine lovers a journey to a vineyard on an
“open cellars” day presents an excellent opportunity to taste Swiss wines in an
informal setting without buying expensive bottles.
