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Most of us have heard of Geneva, in the news, in business, politics, travel and so on. But few are really aware that this Swiss city boasts a resident population of lessthan 200'000 (or just over 500'000 including its agglomeration).
Even so, Geneva is widely viewed as a world capital. On a stroll through the city center, or along the scenic lake shores, you would hardly guess that French is the official language. You can hear and see folks from just about all continents at any moment. Geneva is convenient for first-time visitors because of its "human" size: the Lake of Geneva (le Leman) and its effluent Rhone River splits the city in two halfs: the Rive Droite (right riverside) and the Rive Gauche (left),an easy help for orientation.
The Rive Gauche (left bank) hosts the main shopping area (around place Molard), most banks, the Old Town with its St.Pierre Cathedral, the university, the town hall, the main hospital, theaters, most museums and local public administrations.
On the Rive Droite, you will find the main railway station (Cornavin), the UN and other international organisations, the airport (a mere 4 km from the city center), the coach/main bus station and most hotels. Plus the Paquis district with lots or bars and multi-culti eateries.
Fun lovers will find hangouts on both shores: the Paquis (and its red light district) on the Rive Droite, restaurants and lots of cultural activities around Plainpalais, the Old Town, Eaux-Vives and Carouge on the Rive Gauche.
And if this is still not enough: public transport in and around Geneva is excellent, frequent direct trains leave from Cornavin to all Swiss locations, but also to Milan, Lyons, Paris etc. The intercontinental Geneva airport is also a mayor hub of low-cost EasyJet.All this right in the center of Europe.
In other words: No need to drive your own car.
Geneva is a melting pot of the rich and poor, of politicians and diplomats, bankers, students, artists, refugees, tourists, intellectuels, scientists, backpackers, beggars, blue- and white-collar workers, gamblers, lawyers, journalists, philosophers, crooks, cooks...all adding to an environment of creativity, ideas, open minds, tolerance, wealth...and each visitor (as we all are) sharing and enriching the guesthouse called Geneva.
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Hi Richard, I love tips for Geneva! Surprising that Piuz at Le Caveau gives a mobile number.. well maybe not, my friends in Vevey live on their mobile! :) -- Must visit Le Globe, I love cutting-edge techno etc. Thank you!
I would like to visit Geneva someday. I've only been in the airport.
Thanks a lot for this nice Tip. Can you advise other budget Indian Restaurants in the city.