Genève insolite et secrète

by Christian Vellas

Head off to discover hidden tunnels and a bomb shelter beneath the Old City, follow a secret passage open once a year, admire the cathedral's Orpheus capital, pray at Calvin's fake grave, look for the plaque that compares the pope with the Antichrist, visit the secret gardens of the Carouge district, discover why the national monument represents two Savoyard women, learn where Frankenstein was created, sleep in Professor Calculus's room, and more....

Far from the crowds and clichés, Geneva holds well-hidden treasures that are only revealed to residents and travellers who know how to wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they know Geneva well or who want to discover the hidden side of the city.

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

Reviews

[Hanieh Habibi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two beloved persons gave this book to me as a part of Christmas gift. For me, so new in Geneva and know a little bit of French, it was a very valuable present. It will be a reference book in my library and a shining point in my heart forever :)

[Hristos Dagres · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detailed guide with tonnes of information of hidden places, obscure information and historical details of the city and the canton of Geneva.
The only thing missing is an Index with all persons, locations and major events that are mentioned in the text.

[Marius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clémentine ne se trouve plus sur la place Bourg-de-Four et il semble que le marronnier officiel de la ville de Genève n'est plus le même. Livre excellent et propre à éveiller la curiosité du visiteur.