A stopover for a taste of indian summer

Autumn is also a time for strolling as the sun gets milder. Follow the quays, have a rest on a bench, cross a footbridge over the Rhône which rushes downstream and daydream about an Indiana Jones-like adventure. Until October, boats set off on an adventure for three-hour river trips. With a wave of a magic wand, the city gives way to nature, bird song and picturesque countryside. Next stop the Verbois dam!

When the sun plays hide-and-seek and disappears, the city’s many museums open wide their doors. And what museums they are! Patek Philippe offers a journey through time and the history of watchmaking with a fabulous collection of watches. With more than 1,000 objects, the Museum of Ethnography (MEG) features one of the two most important collections in Switzerland. The International Red Cross Museum, dedicated to Henri Dunant, tells the emotional story of 150 years of humanitarian work by immersing us in his work in the field. At the Musée de l’Ariana, Japanese ceramics proudly display the seasonal flower, with a temporary exhibition called “Chrysanthemums, Dragons and Samurai”. The Bodmer Foundation, which covers 5,000 years of writing, puts on the spotlight on books. As for the Barbier-Mueller Museum, it offers nothing less than a dazzling private collection of art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and various ancient civilisations. All these rare museums provide an unforgettable experience!

Finally, when they feel peckish, Genevans know where to go: it’s all about the Crémant fondue at the Buvette des Bains des Pâquis, a public bath dating back to 1872 and located on the water. Alternatively, you can treat your taste buds throughout the city during the Month of Taste, from mid-September to mid-October, the period of the grape harvest, when 70 restaurateurs creatively produce delicacies that allow you to appreciate the products of this rich region.