A place of convention


Genève


Geneva is one of those subtly cool towns. It's lakeside mountain views aren't as pristine or storybook like as Lucerne's, it doesn't boast a gothic chapel that ascends to the heavens like Strasbourg, it doesn't have a tranquil balance of city life like in Zürich but, what it does have are pleasant surprises as you make your way around the city. For instance, you might come across the world's longest bench casually, or you might find yourself drinking in a square from the 5th century, you might find yourself randomly (as did I) in the Patek-Philippe museum seeing some of the most finely tuned examples of craftsmanship that are over 9x your age in every color and configuration imaginable. It' a place that doesn't blow you away right out of the gate but gradually begins to please the more and more you make your way around.

Riches, Rolexes, and Red Cross Roots

A Critical Component

A Symbolic City Hallmark

Visual from over 33,000 ft high, the Jet d'Eau blasts 130 gallons of water per second upward to a height of nearly 500 ft. What originally a hydro plant relief valve is now an iconic symbol of Geneva

Aid and Protection

Setting the Rules To Harm & Heal

Home of one of the four major United Nations locations in the world as well as the birthplace of the historic International Committee of the Red Cross, the two have a steady working relationship to try and provide humanitarian aid and stability when able

A Duopoly Of First In Class

An Embarrassment Of Riches Below

Rolex and Patek-Philippe might call Geneva home but others like, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, etc. have no problem encroaching on their territory just to name a few. Rue du Rhône is the dueling ground

Saluting Historic Hospitality

A Welcome From Around the World

Place Du Mond is a bustling square in the day time churning out some of the most lavish seafood lunch plates I've ever seen. The evening brings about a different ambience where certain cobblestones illuminate with "Welcome" in a variety of languages