Geneva

Geneva hosts the WTO, CERN, and the United Nations alongside one of the highest concentrations of luxury watchmakers in the world. The city sits at the western tip of Lake Geneva, backed by the Alps, with Mont Blanc visible on clear days from the waterfront.

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Lake Geneva runs through the city rather than beside it. Cruise aboard a Belle Époque paddle steamer or charter a private yacht to explore secluded coves. The Jet d'Eau fountain rises from the water in the foreground; the snow-capped outline of Mont Blanc closes the view from the Swiss Alps.

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Back on dry land, you can wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of Geneva's Old Town. St. Peter's Cathedral stands at its heart, offering panoramic views from its tower. Meanwhile, the Place du Bourg-de-Four, with its luxurious cafes and boutiques, echoes tales of a bygone era, and prestigious exhibition centres offer an insight into everything from the Protestant Reformation to the philosophies of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Carouge sits south of the centre with a different character to the Old Town. Mediterranean-style houses, artisan workshops, and boutique stores line its streets; after dark, jazz venues and wine bars take over.

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On one side, the Jura offers wild, meadow-topped hills peppered with ancient farming communities. On the other, the French Alps rise with glaciers and ice-capped summits. World-class skiing runs from Chamonix to Megève and Courchevel, all within reach of a Geneva villa.

A Geneva villa puts the lake, the city, and the Alps within reach.