Plainpalais Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Patek Philippe Watch Museum
Browse the collection of antique watches and pick up insights into the evolution of one of Switzerland's most famous industries.
Museum of Ethnography Geneva
Feel as though you are traveling to all the world’s countries when you visit this fascinating collection in a modern building in Geneva.
United Nations European Headquarters
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
Jet d'Eau Fountain
Visit this iconic Geneva attraction day or night to enjoy this spectacular fountain shooting water high in the air.
City Center Shopping Area
During your visit to Geneva, you can search for that perfect souvenir at City Center Shopping Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Rue du Rhône
During your visit to Geneva, you can do some window-shopping at Rue du Rhône. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Zombie Chase in Geneva: Exploration Game and Tour
Geneva’s Time Capsule: A Historic Journey Through the City
Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk
Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Geneva with a Local
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Plainpalais
Hollande
If you're spending time in Hollande, check out sights like Victoria Hall or Grand Theatre Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stand Tram Stop or Cirque Tram Stop.
Geneva Old Town
Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Place du Bourg-de-Four are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.
Jonction
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Jonction. Make a stop by Patek Philippe Watch Museum or Batiment des Forces Motrices while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jonction Tram Stop or Palladium Tram Stop to get around town.
Bourg-de-Four
While you're in Bourg-de-Four, take in top sights like Place du Bourg-de-Four and jump on the metro at Rive Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Rues Basses - Old Town
Shopping, lake views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Rues Basses - Old Town. Make a stop by Shopping Area Geneve or Flower Clock while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Molard Tram Stop or Rive Tram Stop to get around town.
Saint-Gervais Les Bergues
While visiting Saint-Gervais Les Bergues, you might make a stop by sights like Cité du Temps and Rousseau Island.