Here are suggestions for the Watches and Wonders 2023 for those who come to the city…
Earl Gray Chocolate
Philippe Pascoet
A trip to Geneva should not be complete without experiencing an authentic chocolate experience… Those who want to step into the world of this magnificent flavor in the capital of luxury chocolate should include Philippe Pascoët’s boutique on their schedule. The handmade gourmet chocolates of this master, who turned his direction to chocolate after years of pastry adventure, take the visitors on a dizzying taste tour among the cocoa notes. Especially dark chocolate and saffron varieties are in great demand. Our favorite is the Earl Gray chocolates…
Address: Avenue de Miremont 7–1206
Cocktail at the Lake
Leopard Bar
When you find an opportunity from your busy work schedule, make sure to turn your route to Leopard Bar. Hotel d’Angleterre, one of the city’s most famous hotels, is as famous as its bar, and is a great meeting point for an afternoon or after-dinner drink. Selections that they cannot easily find anywhere await their fans. We recommend that those who take the Leopard Bar to their list take the hotel’s boats and photograph the lake views.
Address: Quai du Mont-Blanc 17
Sacred Purposes
Red Cross Museum
Did you know that the Red Cross, one of the most important charities in the world, was born in Geneva in 1863? Let us share that the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement is still located in Geneva and has a museum. Those who want to understand how the institution, which helps humanity in all kinds of wars and disasters regardless of religion, language or race, was established and how it successfully came to this day without deviating from its purpose, should visit this interesting museum, which accepts visitors from Tuesday to Sunday.
Address: Av. de la Paix 17, 1202
Oriental Art
Fondation Baur, Musée des Arts d’Extrême-Orient
We would like to propose a museum that opens its doors to Far East art for those who want to make different discoveries apart from the modern art and art galleries that make up the agenda in Europe. The Musée des Arts d’Extrême-Orient, signed by the Baur Foundation, founded on behalf of the world-famous Swiss collector Alfred Baur, who passed away in 1951, houses an imperial art collection of approximately 9 thousand pieces from China and Japan. Historical objects made of precious stones draw attention in the museum, which offers unique examples from the 8th century to the present day, especially for those who are interested in ceramics and porcelain.
Address: Rue Munier-Romilly 8, 1206
Bohemian Shopping
George Concept Store
If you want to have a different and comfortable shopping experience other than clothing, buy authentic decorative objects for your home, get lost among silk kimonos or add extraordinary pieces to your jewelry box, you should definitely visit George Concept Store, which is known as a brand-new concept store. This colorful boutique on the famous Rue Verdaine was founded by Emmanuelle Reichenbach, who was a long-time director of the exclusive jewelery brand GRISOGONO. Every piece in the store bears traces of Reichenbach’s personal taste.
Address: Rue Verdaine 9, 1204
Clock Making Course
Initium
In the capital of watchmaking, we would like to introduce you to an institution that organizes very special and professional workshops for those who have a real passion for watches and want to explore this extraordinary world with all its intricacies… In one word, by participating in the courses at Initium, you can draw, design and contribute to the production of your own Swiss watch. In order to attend the workshops, you need to make an appointment and register in advance. A course of a few hours can open the doors of many other worlds to you.
Address: Grand-Rue 17, 1204
