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Evening

Sunset at the Lake, Dinner in the Old Town

Catch the last light over Lake Geneva, then head to the old town for a lively dinner and a nightcap.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 190 min

Timeline

  1. 20:08

    La Guinguette

    Grab a drink at La Guinguette.

  2. 21:08

    Parc des Eaux Vives

    Walk to Parc des Eaux Vives. It is only seven minutes from the beach area. Find the spot on the lakefront furthest from the city to watch the sun go down toward the WNW.

  3. 21:53

    Brasserie Bagatelle

    Head to Brasserie Bagatelle in the old town. The central location makes it easy to find after the walk. Order the tartar and fries.

  4. 22:38

    La Clémence

    Finish the evening at La Clémence. If it is warm, take the huge terrace. If it is packed, move inside.

Local tip

The walk from Parc des Eaux Vives to the old town is short but involves moving from the lakefront into the historic center. La Clémence gets very busy in the warm months, so go early or be prepared to wait for a seat.

Check before you go

  • La Guinguette is open until 21:00. Ensure you arrive before then.
  • Brasserie Bagatelle is open until 22:30. Check the time before you go to avoid missing dinner.
  • La Clémence is open until 00:00. It is a popular spot, so expect a crowd.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Geneva (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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