Geneva

If the banks of Lake Geneva shared with France (for which the lake is called Geneva Lake Geneva), she also shares with the world. Third largest city in Switzerland by its inhabitants, she speaks French, has more of a stranger in three of its residents and is home to 250 international organizations, including the European headquarters of the United Nations, the headquarters of the International Red Cross and the the World Health Organization.

On the peaceful banks of the lake Geneva is first effective city. It serves excellent food and the most varied in Europe, which goes wonderfully with its cultural quality entertainment.

The Museum of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent 

Moved by the suffering of the wounded and dying soldiers during the fierce fighting that marked the independence of Italy after the Battle of Solferino in 1859, philanthropist and Geneva businessman Henry Dunant proposed "A sanctioned international principle by an agreement [...] serve as the basis of societies devoted to the relief of the wounded. "Thus was born in 1864, on the steps of the Geneva Convention, the International Red Cross, the first humanitarian organizations. The museum dedicated to him highlights his background and development as well as those of its Muslim branch Crescent. It also offers a multimedia journey on recent history. 

For a change of scene, head to the east and splendid museum Ariana, one of the most important museums of ceramics in Europe and one of the most comprehensive - and more, admission is free, a rarity Switzerland. Continue east to the UN headquarters. Visits 1h moderately interesting you will discover the universe of approximately 3,000 international staff working in these walls (passport required to enter the building). 

SAINT-PIERRE CATHEDRAL 

The imposing figure of St. Peter's Cathedral in part Romanesque and Gothic part, dominates the center of the old town. It's his chair Jean Calvin preached the Protestant faith, from 1536 to 1564, its headquarters is still visible in the north aisle. The sleek decor of this building reflects the Calvinist austerity. However, the side chapel richly decorated contrast with the deliberate lack of ostentation. The tower offers a superb view of the city. The cathedral is built on an important archaeological site. The nearby Place du Bourg-de-Four is the oldest of Geneva. First Roman forum and market in the Middle Ages, it is now lined with tourist shops set around a charming fountain. 

WATER JET

You will fall in love with the Jet d'Eau, which springs from the end of the dock on the south shore of the lake. The column of water rises to 200 km / h to be up to 140 meters high - a world record. Seven tons of water suspended in the air, and falls much at the whim of the wind on the spectators.