Switzerland » Shopping in Geneva

Shopping in Geneva is a great opportunity to find that perfect souvenir. Clocks, watches, jewellery, crystal, lace, crafts, alphorns, chocolate, cheese, wine, liquor and other food products make exceptional gifts as well.

Geneva has many outdoor markets. Geneva is really a shoppers' paradise with its unique combination of chic international fashion boutiques, well-stocked department stores and specialty shops carrying typically Swiss merchandise. The beauty of shopping in Geneva is that everything is so conveniently located - within an easy stroll along the very chic neighbouring Rue du Rhône and other famous streets such as Rue de la Confédération, du Marché and de la Croix d'Or.

For a marginal gift, excellent Swiss chocolate is sold at Rhône, Rue de la Confédération 3, and at Martel, Rue du Marché 8, in Carouge. Meanwhile, for a stroll around the antiques quarter and art galleries, a visit to the Old Town and the St-Gervais and Pâquis districts is in order.

Rue du Mont-Blanc is the most fashionable shopping street in Geneva. The older shops are situated on the Place du Molard. Au Chalet Suisse is for beautiful hand-crafted embroidery. Good selection of children's dresses. Davidoff is one of the most famous tobacco stores in the world. There's a huge storage room in the basement stocking Cuban cigars.

Some of the best shops of Geneva city are Aux Arts du Feu, Berndts (Buchs), Bonpoint, Come Prima, Davidoff, Linen Langenthal and Luci Mendola.