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Rue des Alpes

The guide was updated: 2024-02-29

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 Corner.

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Address: Rue des Alpes, Geneva

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Rue du Marché

Rue du Marché

Rue du Marché is a traffic-free shopping street in the heart of Geneva. It is known for its variety of shops, boutiques, and markets. The street offers a mix of international brands, local boutiques, and speciality stores, providing a diverse shopping experience. Not to be missed are the Swatch shop and Davidoff cigars.

Rue des Alpes

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 Corner.

Rue du Rhône

Rue du Rhône

Rue du Rhône is renowned as one of the city's premier shopping streets, offering a high-end and luxurious shopping experience. It is like a pearl necklace of exclusive shops, reminiscent of Marbella, Gstaad and Beverly Hills. Rue du Rhône attracts shoppers seeking top-tier fashion, jewellery, watches, and other luxury goods. Here, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex share the stage with Piaget, Audemars Piguet and Gucci.

Marché aux Puces de Plainpalais - Flea Market

Marché aux Puces de Plainpalais - Flea Market

Marché aux Puces de Plainpalais is a bustling flea market held every Wednesday and Saturday (and every first Sunday of the month since 1970), transforming the Plainpalais district into a lively hub of second-hand treasures. Vendors offer a diverse range of goods, including clothing, books, jewellery, furniture, antiques, and vintage items.

Manor Genève

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, and 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 products.

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