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From the Rue de Lausanne down to the lakeside, stroll to the Bains des Pâquis (the beach in the middle of the city) and explore restaurants and shops reflecting this multiculturalism. The district of a thousand flavours also represents the multicoloured Geneva!
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The Bains des Pâquis is an artificial peninsula and beach very popular amongst Genevans. On the gorgeous days of summer going to the Baths to chill, catch a bit of sun and have a dip in the lake is a must do. The Pâquis Baths aren't exclusive to summertime, hammams, saunas and Turkish baths are available and mostly popular in winter.
Wide promenade of Paquis goes all the way from the Mont Blanc bridge towards the park, bending at Bains des Paquis. This is a lovely walk (or, more than often, run) by the flower gardens passing the monuments of Brunswick and Princess Sissi, terrase cafes, modern art statues and boat ports, accompanied by the beauty of the lake.
Hotels in Pâquis are two-faced. On one hand, you get the cheaper centred ones such as the Nash Ville, Novotel, Warwick or Royal Manotel. On the other, you get the first class hotels standing by the lake with views on the city and Jet d'Eau, these include the Beach Rivage, Fairmont Grand Hotel, Richemond, Hotel d'Angleterre or the world famous Presi...
Pâquis is home to many different cultures, a vivid expression of that is the myriad of foreign restaurants you'll find there. Mediterranean, South Asian, Middle Eastern, it's worth walking around before finding your perfect fit.
Plenty of clubs, bars, pubs and activity going on the whole night. As Paquis is not very big, it is easy to switch between frew clubs in a night, if you wish. The Mambo is certainly the most famous club and cocktail bar followed closely by bar the Scandale. Combined with the Red Light District, this area is sprawling with bars which will keep you b...
The Pâquis aren't a dangerous area per say but you should still be aware of your surroundings while walking there, especially if you happen to pass through theRed Light Districtat night. We recommend women to always be accompanied at night. Map of Pâquis: Pâquis extends from the Cornavin Station and Rue de Lausanne down to the lake promenade, corne...
Oct 18, 2021 · Today, the Pâquis district is lively hub for foreign cuisine and nights out, vibrant cafeterias and oriental fast foods, as much as it is a centre for prostitution and drugs. Still, for those of...
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Feb 2024 • Solo. A quirky restaurant, extremely popular with the locals, on a long jetty on lake Geneva. Hearty portions of comfort food and well priced oysters to boot. There are outdoor seats for dining in good weather and an indoor area with a blazing log fire for dining in bad weather.
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The Bains des Pâquis cultural meeting point offers a wide range of activities. It’s much more than purely a swimming pool and has really become a must-visit venue when staying in Geneva.
In the heart of the city and by the lake, the Pâquis district is lively, vibrant and young. You can discover flavors from all over the world in the many restaurants in the neighborhood. A wide variety of nationalities rub shoulders in the streets. You can easily get to Pâquis by bus.
Sep 12, 2010 · Once used as a wide-open area for grazing cattle, Les Pâquis is now Geneva’s most eclectic neighborhood. The eight square block area bordered by Parc Mon- Repos, Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), Rue de Lausanne and Rue des Alpes, is a bustling web of streets full of restaurants and shops.
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