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Shopping The guide was updated: 2025-08-07

If Switzerland is the country of luxury, then Geneva is surely the jewel in this crown. The main shopping area lies between Rue du Rhône and Rue de Rive, with countless chic and high-brand boutiques. Geneva is the perfect city to renew your wardrobe, but make sure you come with the necessary funds, because in this city, quality certainly comes at a cost. You might also find yourself falling in love with the perfect watch: watchmaking is a serious matter and a true art here. If you're looking for more tourist purchases, worry not, you will also find typical Swiss things like clocks, chocolate and cheeses, all of top quality.

Rue du Marché

Rue du Marché

Right in the centre of town, Rue du Marché is a pedestrian street lined with high-street brands, watch shops, and a few local boutiques. You’ll find a Swatch store, Davidoff cigars, and plenty of options for clothes, accessories, and gifts.

Rue du Rhône

Rue du Rhône

Rue du Rhône is renowned as one of the city's premier shopping streets, offering a high-end and luxurious shopping experience. It is like a pearl necklace of exclusive shops, reminiscent of Marbella, Gstaad and Beverly Hills. Rue du Rhône attracts shoppers seeking top-tier fashion, jewellery, watches, and other luxury goods. Here, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex share the stage with Piaget, Audemars Piguet and Gucci.

Globus Genève Grand Magasin

Globus Genève Grand Magasin

Spanning three floors on chic Rue du Rhône, Globus is an upscale department store with a carefully chosen range of designer clothes, beauty products, and home goods. The ground floor deli is known for Swiss chocolates, cheeses, and other gourmet treats.

Alptitude

Alptitude

On Rue des Alpes near the main station, Alptitude sells all the classic Swiss souvenirs — chocolate, Swiss Army knives, cuckoo clocks, Montblanc pens, and cow-themed everything. Easy place to stop if you’re after something traditional.

Plainpalais Flea Market

Plainpalais Flea Market

The Marché aux Puces de Plainpalais is a bustling flea market held every Wednesday and Saturday (and every first Sunday of the month since 1970), transforming the Plainpalais district into a lively hub of second-hand treasures. Vendors offer a diverse range of goods, including clothing, books, jewellery, furniture, antiques, and vintage items.

Manor Genève

Manor Genève

Manor is the go-to department store in Switzerland — a one-stop shop spread over several floors, packed with everything from clothes and makeup to home décor and electronics. The ground floor market is perfect for fresh food, and the restaurant upstairs makes a solid lunch spot when you need a break from shopping.

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