Plain Palais

Geneva

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Plain Palais

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am-4pm there is a huge flea market (Marché aux puces) where you can find just about anything. Breathe in the wonderful atmosphere. While you are there, why not head for the nearby streets to take a look in one of the many art galleries?

Shopping

If Switzerland is the country of luxury, then Geneva is surely the jewel on this crown. The main shopping area lies between Rue du Rhône and Rue de Rive, with uncountable chic and high brand boutiques. Geneva is the perfect city to renew your wardrobe but make sure you came with the necessary funds, because in this city quality certainly comes at a cost! You might also find yourself falling in love with the perfect watch: watchmaking is a serious matter and a true art here. If you are looking for more touristic purchases, worry not, you will also find typical Swiss things like clocks, chocolate and cheeses, all of top quality.

Rue du Rhône

This street is like a pearl necklace of exclusive shops, reminiscent of Marbella, Gstaad and Beverly Hills. You will find prestige watch sellers, jewellery and designer clothes, all the biggest names are covered. Here, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex share the stage with Piaget, Audemars Piguet and …

Rue des Alpes

Around the railway station are shops with typical Swiss souvenirs like chocolate, cuckoo clocks, Swiss Army knives, musical boxes, handicrafts and Mont Blanc pens. The shops have names like Little Switzerland, Swiss Tradition and Swiss …

Rue du Marché

Rue du Marché is a traffic-free shopping street with fashion stores, electronics, bookshops and several department stores with clothes, furnishings and shoes. Not to be missed are the Swatch shop and Davidoff …

Plain Palais

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am-4pm there is a huge flea market (Marché aux puces) where you can find just about anything. Breathe in the wonderful atmosphere. While you are there, why not head for the nearby streets to take a look in one of the many art …

La Perla

Combining innovation and tradition, the underwear brand La Perla offers a careful selection of refined and delicate lingerie, but also nightwear, bridal wear, as well as a new line of clothing. The brand's branch store can be found on Rue du Rhône in …

Manor Genève

Manor is THE king of department stores in Switzerland and a serious display of luxury. It has everything you may need from home decorations to clothes and makeup, electronics, all of which are spread over several floors. Manor is also a great lunch spot as the ground floor is home to a market of fresh …