Gift ideas Geneva

An adorable little store where decorative objects and gift ideas are declined according to the seasons and Sophie's favorites: romantic, retro, playful and always practical objects, a large choice of toys, replicas of old ones: spinning tops, blocks, wooden games, music boxes, a stationery and gift shop, scents and beauty, some sweets to be crunched, jewels and accessories, the choice is wide. In the end, we fall under the charm of this pastel-colored candy box where you will always find the original gift you were looking for.

Superb fair trade products from the four corners of the globe, Le Balafon offers items from the antipodes marketed according to ethical and solidarity-based criteria. The boutique's products have all been made by artisans or small businesses in developing countries who adhere to responsible social and environmental practices. Crockery, boxes, jewelry, scarves, children's games, musical instruments, spices and soaps from India to Colombia, Togo to Vietnam. Recommended!

A charming team will be happy to advise you if you're looking for a very "swississime" souvenir. Close to the Quai du Mont-Blanc and the bus station, the Alptitude boutique is an excellent source of inspiration for bringing a piece of Switzerland back home with you. Products are Swiss touch and evoke the country's characteristics - the mountains, of course. Whether you're a fan of the adorable Mumu Cow, the "Cowlection", or Swiss cuckoo clocks, there's plenty to bring home as a souvenir! -

Japan in all its splendour in this Tokyonama Concept Store which highlights handicrafts, decoration, traditional objects, ceramics, lacquerware, vintage toys, stationery, incense, gadgets and household items from Japan. To enjoy yourself, a delicatessen offers you the essentials to try Japanese cuisine. The 50^m2 space seems tiny, but everything is precisely selected to give you the best of the Japanese trend. Vintage objects also have a nice place in this showcase.

Geneva-born jewelry and accessories boutique Chloë is housed in a delightful, candy-store-like space, with soft, romantic colors. The assorted materials are of the finest quality to create refined pieces: silver pearls, semi-precious stones and mother-of-pearl, among others. A thousand ideas for every taste: classic, contemporary, exotic, precious. We marvel at the creativity! A femo version of Alibaba's cave

We're going with the green attitude. Let's reassure ourselves there's no hell in sight when we enter this exotic shop. This intriguing name rather leads to a real little paradise for art lovers from elsewhere. You will find chests, jewels from faraway lands: Japan, Morocco, Rajasthan, China, Oceania. A change of scenery varied and guaranteed in this shop on two floors, one feels so good that one would stay a long time in these comfortable sofas. A small natural fountain to discover in the basement.

In this arcade specializing in engravings, animal paintings, and carvings of the country above, you can also have your painting framed. You can choose from a variety of frames: in natural wood or gilded with gold leaf, in colour or worked. There is a choice of about 1,000 sticks exposed at the back. Cutting, glass mounting, matting and marie-louise, simple or anti-reflective glass, everything is possible at the workshop in Carouge. There is also a place for creators, for example some animal works by the Geneva ceramist Jean-Claude de Crousaz.

This concept store attracts the eye with design finds that are always in good taste. Objects can brighten up life if they are well chosen. Colorful, cheerful, often revisited everyday objects, the choice of this^3rd Main goes from the deckchair coming directly from the Basque Country to the flashy and ultra-comfortable giant cushion, passing by playful tableware at very reasonable prices. The famous chairs from the Luxembourg garden in Paris are also in the spotlight but reviewed in acidulous colors that will brighten up our gardens.

Mont Blanc pens need no introduction, even these superb fountain and ballpoint pens have to contend with unfair competition from keyboards of all kinds... A very high range, and great elegance to sign the contract of the century, however..., the brand is first linked to writing with its famous fountain pen, then to evolve unceasingly to invest successfully in fields such as watchmaking, decoration and leather goods. Haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie too; Montblanc adapts with the times...

Gérard Bertin practises a profession that is part of a fundamental poetry. He is a glassblower, as one might say a whisperer of words or a passer-by of emotions. Some names on a business card are more dreamy than others. To give body to his jewellery, glasses or vases (on sale in his shop), he uses a glass paste made of sand, soda and lime. An ancestral technique that dates back to Antiquity and gives his creations a more than lively texture. For they seem to breathe, his works, to come alive with an inner breath, to be colored with organic veins and vessels...

Beautiful concept store for women and men run by owner Emmanuelle, who is passionate about design. You'll find a wide variety of designers with unique products ranging from jewelry to decorative items, as well as a fine collection of clothing and a cosmetics line. George is also a fashionable boutique for all your gifts: games, cards, books, posters and more. You'll find everything you need for the pleasure of giving. What's more, you'll be warmly welcomed. Recommended address.

Boutique with a strong commitment to fair trade. Products from small cooperatives in Africa, Brazil, India... A great way to mix business with pleasure and give meaning to your purchases. Here, you'll find beautiful confections such as organic cotton clothing from Africa or shea butter soaps from Burkina Faso, Brazilian Veja sneakers, a well-known brand in the country (which means "see!" in Portuguese), flip-flops, jewelry... Clothing for men, women and children, full of color, accessories... the boutique is well worth a stop!

Originally, Vanessa Frangu's pretty shop was intended to present her own creations: cuddly toys full of fantasy for small and big children. With time, she welcomed other designers, mainly from Paris, keeping the concept of unique or limited edition pieces. Under the walls artistically decorated in pencil are bags, lamps, jewellery, notebooks, key rings, bath products or light garlands signed Polder, Titlee, Madame Mo or la Marelle, among many others. We're bound to crack!

In the heart of the old town, this pretty arcade is one of the must-see design features for the home in Geneva. At the forefront of the trend, coffee tables, sofas, bookcases, armchairs, lights and other decorative objects are tastefully chosen among the great names of design including Oluce, Montina, Arflex, Nume, Avarte and many others. This trendy showroom with its uncluttered setting is without a doubt a chic address not to be missed for lovers of contemporary and elegantly decorated interiors.

Clearly visible from the Place Dorcière, the shop is full of objects stamped Swiss made: Victorinox knives, Reuge music boxes, Hubert Herr cuckoo clocks, Wenger watches, and of course delicious Lindt chocolate... Not forgetting the white cross T-shirts, idyllic postcards and other floral embroideries. For all budgets, but always quality. Also on sale are the originals of the cows from the "CowParade". Each figurine is an exact replica of an authentic cow in a CowParade event.

Established since 1920 in the Hotel des Bergues, this cigar den houses a meticulous selection from Havana. The house was founded by the current owner's grandfather in 1905 and today it has acquired an international reputation. With special attention to Havana and the Dominican Republic, more than 500,000 cigars are selected and carefully preserved in the cellars. Pipe and cigarette smokers are not to be outdone. Accessories complete the offer.

It is a tiny shop that deserves the detour, a little hidden in this eccentric area, but where you find all kinds of gift ideas: contrepoids lamps, curtains, frames, candles, jewellery, body products, ambiance fragrances, dentelles, nappes, tablecloths and Christmas and Christmas a multitude of northern objects. A wide choice of basketry objects: Cloths, trunks, bags, mushroom basket… It's very cosy, take time to make a small visit.

A happy design bazaar in the spirit year 1960 that surprises and delights in this wise district of Champel. This an, it's bright, cheerful, colourful, and there are all the scholarships. There's a acidulous ", and maybe you're coming out with a portrait of Mao like Andy Warhol or even letters of cloth to decorate your walls of love messages, why not?