GENEVA

There are not too many natives living in the Rohne-City, only 55% of the population is from Geneva origin. Therefor 45% moved here to work for one of the many international organisations. This was a great benefit for the World Wide Web which ought to optimize the communication among CERNs professors.

It was a hard battle from caesar's "De Bello Gallico", where Geneva was mentioned for the first time, to the geneven conventions: the "Mouthwash", translation of Geneva, used to be the capital of the celtic allobrogs. In 1781 a democracy was founded but shatterd the year after by Bernian-Savoyian troops. Geneva was occupied by the French in 1789 and became a part of Switzerland 16 years later.

Multi-cultural Geneva is a cosmopolitan city in every aspect: intermediate storage for art is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rolex has its headquarters right in town. Whoever lives here only gets the best from all nations.

Aéroport International de Genève
The second biggest airport of the city is located close to city centre at Geneva's suburb "Cointrin". You can get easliy in town by train (every 15 min) or bus (every 10 min). Ticket fee "Toute Geneve" (for 24 hours) is € 6,–.
www.gva.ch

Taxi
There are 60 stands all over town, at the airport and trainstation. A ride from the airport to city center is ca. € 20,–. Taxi call Coopérative Taxis: 320 22 02
www.taxis.ch

Passenger navigation
The numerous ferries on Lake Geneve connect the sea boroughs Bellevue, Coppet, Evian-les-Bains, Genf (Geneve Mont-Blanc und Geneve Jardin Anglaise), Hermance, Lausanne, Le Bouveret, Montreux, Nyon, Thonon-les-Bains und Vevey.
Information at "Office du Tourisme", Rue de Mont Blanc 18, Tel.: 909 70 00, Mon 10 am - 6 pm, Tue - Sat 9 am - 6 pm

Barbier-Mueller Museum
The collection of Josef Müller started in 1907, it contains 7.000 sculptures, onraments and artefacts "primitiv" cultures from all over the world. Today the in 1977 founded museum manages the biggest collection in the world and published numerous books and catalogues about the in-house masterpieces.
Rue Jean-Calvin 10, Tel.: 312 02 70, 11 am - 5 pm www.barbier-mueller.ch

Carouge
It's situated in the south of town and known as "Nice of the North": it's low houses, pretty balconies, narrow bistros and sincere ambiance, mixed with jazz tunes this suburb spreads mediterranean flair. Whoever wants to fit in has to go with the flow.

For example at the great vineyard of Bernard and Anne Conne in Peissy, where the wine cellar from the 17th century creates a unique atmosphere. It seems like the old walls burst of stories about wine tasting.
Route de Credery 11, Tel.: 753 22 16

The Schtrumps building
Fun to look at is the appartment complex at the "Le Grottes" quarter. The building was built by three (drunk?) architects, who simply wanted to create an eye-catcher by assimilating complete different designs to the house. The architects definitly integrated some jamboree yet in total the building reminds of a 3-D picture: the longer you stare, the more details appear.
Rue Louis-Favre 23-29

Luckily are the times over when the citizens had to ingest simple food which wasn't spoiled by any civilisation. The "pleasure asceticism" of the culinary capital of Switzerland only becomes noticeable by traditional dishes: now and then "Bread soup" or "Longeole" (pork sausage with fennel and caraway) are offered.

La Bourse
The representativ Brasserie in Parisian style presents itself cozy and a little cramped, under damped light tasteful dishes from three countries are served: Pizza and Pasta, Fondue (€ 14,–) and clams. A fourth country tries to be inconspicuous on the map: the surprised guest can also order Sauerkraut.
Place du Marché 7, Tel.: 342 04 66, www.resto.ch/labourse

Les Armures
This central located hotel bribse with intentionally small and cozy ambiance. They put a lot of work into the rooms interior; the complete work seem cuddly but classy, paired with a glimpse of modern design. The equally fondly decorated restaurant serves traditional dishes, but also French gourmands meet their expectations.
Rue Puits-St-Pierre 1, Tel.: 310 91 72, DR from € 357,–, www.hotel-les-armures.ch

Pointe à la Bise
This modern campsite close to the city at Lake Geneva is perfect for every sleeping bag lover. The places right at the sea are highly demanded because it only takes a jump to feel the refreshing water.
Chemin de la Bise, Vésenaz-Genève, Tel.: 752 12 96, from ca. € 7,–

Tiffany Hotel
This treasure from the 19th century is located down town close to Grand Theatre. Belle Epoque welcomes modern comfort and the result: a charming, stylish and elegant Boutique Hotel of high price class.
Rue de l`Arquebuse 20, Tel.: 708 16 16, DR from € 270,–, www.tiffanyhotel.ch

Mr. Pickwick
Soccer broadcasts, dart, dark wood, cider and English breakfast - all that is found at Swiss' oldest pub. Weather cheering for Bechkam or discussing the Yellow Press: Mr. Pickwick brings little Britain to Switzerland.
Rue de Lausanne 80, Tel.: 731 67 97, 10 pm - 2 am www.mrpickwick.ch

Au Chat Noir
The most overcrowded club in suburban Carouge is jazzy, funky and groovy. Also salsa and rock are willingly played. Tasty drinks are served till early morning.
Rue Vautier 13, Tel.: 343 49 98, Mon - Thu 6 pm - 4 am, Fri 6 pm - 5 am, Sat 8 pm - 5 am, Sun 8 pm - 4 am

Le Jardin
This is no place for money savers. It's the place for oil sheiks to do business and party princesses to show off their new Manolos. Luxury rules, expressed with the interior like velvet chairs and noble crystal.
At Hôtel Richemond, Jardin Brunswick, Tel.: 715 77 20

Anita Smaga
Haute Couture for the Haute Volée, exorbitant prices in descreet ambiance. Surely this Boutique's goods can only be paid with golden credit cards, smaller budgets have to be pleased with accessoires.
Rue du Rhone 51, Tel.: 310 26 55

Addison
While the women are entertained at Anita Smaga, today's business man exchanges his already worn suits with noble products of this noble men's wear store. Solidly designed blazers and suits easily go beyond the scope of prices.
Confédération Centre, Rue du Marché/Place Bel-Air, Tel.: 312 33 50

 Watches, clocks and penknives can be found on "Rue du Rhone" and the surrounded areas but also at "Corraterie" in center city.

Come Prima
A nontypical souvenir shop: instead of Raclette-Grill and hand organ leather goods, wooden art and teddy bears from Germany are sold. You can search for a potatoe roaster forever, you are not gonna find any, but the owner takes care of her clients wishes in an affecting way.
Rue de la Cité 17, Tel.: 310 77 79