Maria's Guidebook - Nearby restaurants, supermarkets and places of interest
Food scene
Great restaurant for Dim Sum
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Le Dim Sum Gourmand
5 Rue du PrieuréGreat restaurant for Dim Sum
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g188057-d18717367-Reviews-Le_Dim_Sum_Gourmand-Geneva.html
Gelato Mania Sàrl
25 Rue des PâquisOne of the best ice cream places in town
Great place for grill and refined cuisine; upscale
https://www.chezphilippe.ch/en/home
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Chez Philippe
8 Rue du RhôneGreat place for grill and refined cuisine; upscale
https://www.chezphilippe.ch/en/home
Good Thai restaurant in immediate proximity of the studio (ca. 3-4 walking just around the blook)
Lanna Thai
42 Avenue BlancGood Thai restaurant in immediate proximity of the studio (ca. 3-4 walking just around the blook)
Good pizza place in proximity of the studio apartment. Just follow rue de Lausanne towards the train station / city center, can be reached in 5-6 minutes by foot.
Costa Smeralda
86 Rue de LausanneGood pizza place in proximity of the studio apartment. Just follow rue de Lausanne towards the train station / city center, can be reached in 5-6 minutes by foot.
British/Irish pub in proximity of the studio apartment. Just follow rue de Lausanne towards the train station / city center, can be reached in 5-6 minutes by foot.
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Pickwick Pub Genève
80 Rue de LausanneBritish/Irish pub in proximity of the studio apartment. Just follow rue de Lausanne towards the train station / city center, can be reached in 5-6 minutes by foot.
Upscale restaurant directly by the lake. From the studio easily reachable by just walking into the park and down to the lake.
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Restaurant la Perle du Lac
126 Rue de LausanneUpscale restaurant directly by the lake. From the studio easily reachable by just walking into the park and down to the lake.
Nice place by the lake for glass of wine or beer in the evening, immediately next to the lake.
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La Terrasse
31 Quai WilsonNice place by the lake for glass of wine or beer in the evening, immediately next to the lake.
Bains des Pâquis is a local institution with a slightly alternative vibe. Dishes are not fancy but good quantity and decent quality at very reasonable prices. In winter, a decent fondue is available. In summer, Bains des Pâquis is also a nice place for bathing.
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Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancBains des Pâquis is a local institution with a slightly alternative vibe. Dishes are not fancy but good quantity and decent quality at very reasonable prices. In winter, a decent fondue is available. In summer, Bains des Pâquis is also a nice place for bathing.
Good pizza place. It's a small place that tends to be full quickly. Its located just next to Gelatomania to get an ice cream....
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Espresso Club
25 Rue des PâquisGood pizza place. It's a small place that tends to be full quickly. Its located just next to Gelatomania to get an ice cream....
One of the best places to get a traditional Swiss cheese fondue. Specialized on fondues and raclette.
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Auberge de Savièse
20 Rue des PâquisOne of the best places to get a traditional Swiss cheese fondue. Specialized on fondues and raclette.
Nice restaurant offering a fusion of Swiss, French & Mediterranean dishes, plus wines by the glass.
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Katrépices
1 Pl. de la SynagogueNice restaurant offering a fusion of Swiss, French & Mediterranean dishes, plus wines by the glass.
Specialities of poultry and eggs both traditional and some international originalities.
https://monsieurbouillon.ch/restaurant/
Monsieur Bouillon
5 Place de la SynagogueSpecialities of poultry and eggs both traditional and some international originalities.
https://monsieurbouillon.ch/restaurant/
Supermarket
Closest super market, can be reached easily with bus 1 or 25 from the studio apartment
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Migros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinClosest super market, can be reached easily with bus 1 or 25 from the studio apartment
Small square in the city area "Pâquis", easily reached with bus 1 and 25 from the studio apartment
Most convenient place for shopping with Migros, Coop and Denner (all major supermarket chains of Switzerland) located around the sqare.
Place de la Navigation
Place de la NavigationSmall square in the city area "Pâquis", easily reached with bus 1 and 25 from the studio apartment
Most convenient place for shopping with Migros, Coop and Denner (all major supermarket chains of Switzerland) located around the sqare.
Upscale supermarket chain in Switzerland. Nice food and fresh food offers (including frehsly made sandwiches, bakery). There is also a restaurant at the top of the building which is quite nice, in summer with a terrace. Further the supermarkets also has a floor with electronic products as well as another for clothing articles.
Manor Food Genève
6 Rez de chausséeUpscale supermarket chain in Switzerland. Nice food and fresh food offers (including frehsly made sandwiches, bakery). There is also a restaurant at the top of the building which is quite nice, in summer with a terrace. Further the supermarkets also has a floor with electronic products as well as another for clothing articles.
Upscale department store in Geneva with gourmet groceries and miniature food hall
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Globus Dept store
48 Rue du RhôneUpscale department store in Geneva with gourmet groceries and miniature food hall
Stores
Branch of one of the major Swiss electronic and home appliances stores. It's located just opposite the train station. Here you can find power adapters and other relevant electronic equipment during travelling.
Dipl. Ing. Fust AG
7 Place de CornavinBranch of one of the major Swiss electronic and home appliances stores. It's located just opposite the train station. Here you can find power adapters and other relevant electronic equipment during travelling.
Sightseeing
Botanical garden of Geneva. Extended park nearby (5 min. walking), accessible also through the park by the lake, featuring frequent special exhibitions on various topics.
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Jardin Botanique station
Botanical garden of Geneva. Extended park nearby (5 min. walking), accessible also through the park by the lake, featuring frequent special exhibitions on various topics.
Square with the "Broken chair" monument to vicitims of land mines. View of the main entrace of the United Nations in Geneva.
Place des Nations
Place des NationsSquare with the "Broken chair" monument to vicitims of land mines. View of the main entrace of the United Nations in Geneva.
The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain and one of the city's most famous landmarks.
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The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-AdorThe Jet d'Eau is a large fountain and one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Located in the heart of the Old Town, the Maison Tavel is a must-see for anyone interested in Geneva. A remarkable example of medieval civil architecture in Switzerland, it has also been the Museum of Urban History and Daily Life since 1986, bearing witness, through its permanent exhibition, to Geneva's past. It houses the Relief Magnin, the largest historical relief in Switzerland, which gives the visitor an overview of Geneva before the destruction of its fortifications in 1850. The museum also houses temporary exhibitions related to Geneva and its inhabitants.
http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/preparer-sa-visite/lieux/maison-tavel/
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Tavel House
6 Rue du Puits-Saint-PierreLocated in the heart of the Old Town, the Maison Tavel is a must-see for anyone interested in Geneva. A remarkable example of medieval civil architecture in Switzerland, it has also been the Museum of Urban History and Daily Life since 1986, bearing witness, through its permanent exhibition, to Geneva's past. It houses the Relief Magnin, the largest historical relief in Switzerland, which gives the visitor an overview of Geneva before the destruction of its fortifications in 1850. The museum also houses temporary exhibitions related to Geneva and its inhabitants.
http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/preparer-sa-visite/lieux/maison-tavel/
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Транспорт
Public transportation is best to get around
From the studio apartment, use buses 1 and 25 to get to the Geneva main train station and from there to any other part of the city quickly and conveniently. 1 hour network fares cost from CHF2-3, daily or weekly passes are available from the TPG ("Transports publics genevois", https://www.tpg.ch/).