Often perceived as a formal city, home to banks and international organizations, Geneva actually hides a creative, lively and surprising soul, perfect for being discovered in spring.

The journey begins in a refined setting: the Geneva Marriott Hotel, a modern and bright structure, strategically located for those who want to immerse themselves in the city with style. From here, every corner is easily reachable, but the beauty of Geneva is that you don’t need to have a specific destination: just walk.

Just outside the city center, the landscape changes completely. In the hills of Cologny, the city gives way to the quiet of the countryside. Here is the Domaine de la Vigne, an enchanting wine estate where you can discover the other Geneva, the agricultural and slow one with its walks among the rows of flowering vines where you can taste a fresh white wine at sunset

But Geneva is also living culture, urban art and design. The bohemian neighborhood of Carouge is the beating heart of Geneva’s creativity. A small world apart, influenced by Mediterranean architecture, where colorful houses alternate with artisan workshops, ceramic studios, fashion ateliers and independent bookshops.

To complete the artistic tour, a stop at the Patek Philippe Museum is a must: here, watchmaking becomes art, heritage, technical perfection.

During the month of May, Geneva hosts one of the most exclusive events in the luxury sector: GemGenève, the international gem and fine jewelry fair. A universe of diamonds, rare stones, unique creations and meetings between master goldsmiths, collectors and designers.

And it is precisely in this period that Christie’s opens its doors to one of the most anticipated auctions of the year. Participating, even just as a spectator, is an experience that goes beyond luxury: it is witnessing a ritual, where extraordinary objects – watches, diamonds, historic jewels that belonged to noble families – change hands in a setting full of emotion.

The sensory journey continues at the table. Among the most interesting addresses of the moment is Ottolenghi, where Middle Eastern cuisine meets Swiss elegance, between intense flavors and refined presentations. For a more intimate and suggestive evening, Le Bateau-Lavoir is ideal: a floating restaurant overlooking the Rhone, with a retro atmosphere and refined dishes, perfect for a slow dinner, accompanied by the sound of the water.

And for those with a weakness for chocolate? Geneva does not disappoint. The historic La Bonbonnière offers real chocolate classrooms where you can learn to temper, shape and taste chocolate like true maître chocolatiers… a great, fun and delicious moment!

Geneva is like this: a city that surprises those who know how to observe… now all that’s left to do is leave!