Carouge
A small town planned in the Turin style during the Kingdom of Sardinia era, dubbed 'the Greenwich Village of Geneva', with dense Italianate lanes and craft workshops.
Carouge lies on the south bank of the Arve River. In the 18th century it belonged to the Kingdom of Sardinia and was planned by architects from Turin. Its low, colourful houses, arcades and inner courtyards have a strong Italian flavour, in stark contrast to the Calvinist Old Town of Geneva. Today the streets are lined with independent design shops, watch and handmade jewellery workshops, antique stores and cosy taverns. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, a farmers' market is held on Place du Marché. Take tram 12 or 18 from the city centre for about 15 minutes to Carouge-Marché stop. It's ideal for a half-day of leisurely wandering followed by dinner.
Opening hours
All day (most shops closed on Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Patek Philippe Museum
- Reformation Wall
- Maison Tavel
- Old Town & Place du Bourg-de-Four
- St. Pierre Cathedral & Old Town
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
- Flower Clock & Jardin Anglais
- Brunswick Monument