Along the famous Geneva shopping street is Franz Carl Weber, a three-floor store that is definitely a favorite among the young and the young at heart. From the bottom up, each floor holds different treasures. The lower ground floor of this vast toy store holds a large selection of construction toys, the ground floor plush toys, the mezzanine Barbies, and the top floor is filled with doll houses, clothing, children's computers, and toys for outdoor play. With such a big selection you are sure to fall in love with something that will make the trip here worth it.
Old Town's Arn Confiserie is a haven for chocolate lovers. This delightful confectionery is nestled on the historic Place du Bourg-de-Four, considered to be the city's oldest square. Their list includes over 40 variants of pralines, truffles, champagne truffles, Pavés de Genève, nougat bars and black chocolate bars. They also sell florentins, petits fours and pastries. Taste some of their sweet delights on their terrace over a sip of hot chocolate and decide which ones to pick.
When one of Geneva's popular cuckoo-clock store closed its doors, Alptitude grabbed the opportunity to set base at this famous location. Basking in the fame of the previous store, Alptitude opened its doors in 2012. Keeping in tune with the previous store, Alptitude did not fail to impress the regular clientele as well as new customers. Housing a vast range of local handicrafts, that make for wonderful memorabilia for loved ones back home. Choose from well-designed cuckoo clocks, Swiss knives, t-shirts, watches, key chains, a traditional icon, Mumu Cow's merchandise and other products with a Swiss flair.
Beautiful pastries and chocolates invite you to A. Pougnier, a bakery on Rue de la Confédération 5. The different confections are delicious and beautiful in their presentation. Among the variety are biscuits like the Amber, Raspberry Mousse, Bel Helena, Dijonais, Douchka and Pacific; and pastries like Dijonais, Moccara and Savas. Treat yourself to some of these right away.
Antiquorum Geneva SA is the flagship store of this namesake premium auction house and boutique of vintage and trendy watches and clocks. Founded in 1974, it is an exciting place to be for collectors, horologists and horology experts. They even advice on how to buy and sell your timepieces. Visit it, to get a glimpse of unique pieces that caused a rage when it was manufactured. It includes Tourbillons, Plantinums, Grande Complications and Limited Editions.
Geneva's most fashionable citizens dip into their well-lined pockets to shop on the Rue du Rhône, accompanied by swarms of personal shopping assistants. It is the city's place to see and be seen, perhaps epitomized by the area's most popular café, Movenpick Fusterie; where a large terrace and mirror interior are perfect for people watching. The hallowed names of fashion are here: Cartier, Bulgari, Gubelin, Patek Phillippe, Armani, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Vivian Westwood. To complement these splendid jewels and fashions, shoppers depend on Aeschbach or Bruno Magli to supply appropriate footwear. Exquisite chocolate confectionery in diminutive shops offer an indulgence almost everyone can afford. Two large department stores are also located here, supplying a huge range of goods at slightly more modest prices. Shop windows filled with watches, jewelery, shoes, leather goods and haute couture for men and women vie for attention.
Tucked away a block from the Rhône River on a narrow street behind busy station-side hotels, Cumulus is a classic Swiss "BD" (Bande Dessinée, comic book) shop with as full a collection as its 50 square meters permits. They have a good collection of comic book newsletters, announcements on BD festivals, character models and posters. The store also has a very complete set of Hugo Pratt and Biggles.
This is one of the best addresses in Geneva for coffee lovers. Carasso is a coffee roasting and distribution enterprise that was founded back in 1866 and remains a family business. The sales assistant is quite naturally a connoisseur and will readily advise you on your choice of pure varieties or blends. There is also a wide choice of coffee-making equipment on sale. Two other shops are in Carouge and Meyrin.
A one-of-a-kind jewelry store, Luci Mendola thrills with its unique creations. Find some of the most precious jewels and rare stones studded in intriguing patterns in necklaces, rings and earrings. Whether its heavy and chunky, or sleek and svelte, all tastes are catered to here. The delicate pieces, studded with precious and semi-precious stones are sure to add to the charm of any evening dress or formal outfit. Accessorize your clothes with some swanky pieces of Luci Mendola where grace and elegance are at their best.
Geneva's Rue du Rhône is one of the most fashionable streets in the country. You will find the most luxurious and expensive brands on this lane. Among them is the iconic Loro Piana. Spread across 550 square meters (5920.15 square feet), it has a wide selection of fine cashmere, merino wool and exquisite textile. Men and women will be wowed by their knitwear, suits and jackets, sportswear, shoes, crocodile belts, accessories and bags. Some of them are available on bespoke as well. If you are looking to spruce up your home, then this stylish Italian house takes care of that too. They have in their inventory more than 600 different fabrics for curtains, furnishings and upholstery. From mountain getaways, countryside homes, to city residences and seaside dwellings, they have a range of interior collection that is meant for a particular environment. The Loro Piana family has been in this trade for six generations and is amidst the leading distinctive labels in the international high fashion markets.
Entering the Théodora boutique is an experience of the senses. Delicate, authentic and original scents stimulate olfactory receptors and create a relaxing ambiance where time seems to stop. Théodora Perfumery offers a line by Frédéric Malle in which perfumers of various famous brands were given carte blanche for their creations. The creations range from strong musky fragrances to fresher citrus scents and give a taciturn glimpse of the creator s personality. A photograph of each perfumer is exposed. Théodora Perfumery also offers potpourris, scented candles and more, and is located in picturesque old town of Geneva.