Carouge – Local tips (shopping)

Want to get a Mediterranean feeling on your Geneva trip? There is only one place for this: The food market in Carouge on Wednesday and Saturday morning.

Especially on Saturdays, the market is a must for locals. Colourful, convivial and lively are only some adjectives to describe the atmosphere.

You will find a variety of fruit and vegetables, flowers, home made bread, an impressive assortment of cheese and you can also buy a good bottle of wine or some honey. Many products are organic and produced locally.

After shopping, the locals gather in one of the cafés surrounding the “Place du Marché” for a coffee or a glass of red wine.

This market is a real institution in Carouge and it has existed for over 300 years. If you want to experience some genuine and colourful everyday life, this is the place to be.

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Carouge Market | Shopping
Place du Marché | Carouge
Wed & Sat 07:30 – 14:00

To all chocoholics: If you are looking for the ultimate Swiss-chocolate experience, forget about “Toblerone” and indulge yourself at this chocolate café!

A leisurely tram ride will take you from town into Carouge, a quaint and small ”suburb” built in the 18th century by Turinese architects. The tiny chocolate shop, located at Place de l’Octroi, offers a fine selection of delicious, home made Pralinés. Spoil yourself to an assortment or treat your family and friends with one of the gift boxes (variety of sizes and packages available). Quality has its price (10 Fr. for a 100gr) but it is worth the spend!

The place is a little tea-room as well, so if you would like to have a break and a hot chocolate or enjoy your Pralinés with a cup of coffee you can sit down at one of the three tiny tables. In summer, the friendly staff will serve you on the terrace.

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Chocolaterie de l’Arve | Coffee & tea, Shopping | 100 gr CHF 10.00
Place de l’Octroi 13 | Carouge | +41223434500
Mon – Fri 08:30 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 18:30, Sat 09 :00 -13:00