Old Town (Vieille Ville)
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva's historic hilltop centre, home to lively bistros and narrow medieval streets.
Places in Old Town (Vieille Ville)
- Le Kiosque des Bastions A brasserie in an art deco atrium attracting diners looking to eat light and clean in a leafy green setting.
- Old Town lakeside fondue restaurants Restaurants serving traditional fondue by the lake, a Geneva dining staple.
Practical notes for Geneva
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers warm weather for lakeside dining and outdoor terraces.
- Getting around
- Geneva's centre, including the Old Town and lakefront, is walkable, with trams covering the wider city.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Language
- French. English is widely spoken.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Geneva's vegan dining scene is developing at a fast rate, part of a broader diversification alongside the city's traditional Swiss and internationally renowned Michelin-starred restaurants.
Other neighborhoods in Geneva
- Lake Geneva waterfront — The lakefront promenade, home to decadent restaurants with stunning views and first-class service.
- International district — Home to Geneva's global institutions, with a cosmopolitan dining scene reflecting the city's international population.
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