Business Traveler, April 2020
A P R I L 2 0 2 0 b u s i n e s s t r a v e l e r u s a c o m 4 4 D E S T I N AT I O N S international artists as you weave in and out of galleries a glass of wine or beer in hand La Nuit des Bains are scheduled for May 14 and Sept 17 quartierdesbains ch RETAIL THERAPY While its only fitting and proper that you should surely splurge on fine watches and luxe chocolates in Geneva you must also make time to scour the flea markets in the Plainpalais neighborhood This is one of Switzerlands biggest flea markets offering a wealth of antiques vintage clothes secondhand furniture and other bric a brac Its held at the Plaine de Plainpalais every Wednesday and Saturday and also on the first Sunday of every month The square also hosts a huge farmers market every Sunday from early morning until 5 00 PM For more upscale retail head to Rue du Rhône the citys most glamorous shopping street which is home to designer flagship boutiques like Louis Vuitton Chanel Prada Gucci and more Major watch brands like Omega Piaget Patek Philippe Bucherer and Hublot also house their boutiques on this street For trendy high street brands like Bershka Mango and Jack and Jones stop by at Rue du Marché On the other side of the Rhône River Rue du Mont Blanc has independent Swiss boutiques as well as the famous department store Manor You cannot visit Geneva and not come back with hoards of Swiss chocolates The city is home to several historic boutiques that are known for their handmade chocolates try Auer Chocolatier Du Rhône Chocolatier Favarger and Teuscher DRINK AND DINE Theres no dearth of dining options in Geneva from casual cafés to fine restaurants A popular spot is Cottage Café a charming restaurant in a former gardeners cottage located in the heart of Brunswick Park near Lake Geneva For a more traditional experience drop in at Café Papon in the heart of Vieille Ville Old Town the restaurant dates to 1808 and is located in a historic building with a sun washed terrace But to truly get a pulse of the city turn your attention to Genevas burgeoning cocktail scene LApothicaire and LAtelier are cocktail clubs serving imaginative craft cocktails in relaxed lounge settings You can also try the lively Barbershop with a colorful Cuban flair or the shabby chic speakeasy La Verre à Monique Nearby is Bleu Nuit a hip restaurant with a hidden bar called Le Frigo which is accessible through a vintage refrigerator door End the night in the Pâquis neighborhood Genevas red light district that has seen a surge of cool bars and restaurants popping up with some regularity Here try Kampai for upscale Peruvianmeets Japanese Nikkei cuisine accompanied by a mean yuzu infused pisco sour BT PREVIOUS SPREAD Carouge Genevas West Village CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Lake Geneva Les Grottes Discover new local and international artists at galleries Genevas cityscape GENEVA TOURISM PRACHI JOSHI BLEU NUIT
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