4 Best Places to Shop in Geneva, Switzerland

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Most shops are open Monday through Wednesday from 9 to 7, Thursday and Friday until 7:30, and Saturday until 6. Many stores close on Sunday. A word to the wise: myriad variations on this basic picture will continue, including closing over lunch, so if you want to be sure, call ahead.

Arn

Vieille Ville

Silky, handmade white-chocolate truffles top the selection at Arn.

12 pl. du Bourg-de-Four, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3104094

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Auer

Centre Ville Rive Droite

Local cobblestones inspired Henri Auer's pavés glacés, creamy bite-size delicacies that have become Genevois classics.

4 rue de Rive, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3114286
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Du Rhône

Centre Ville Rive Droite

This shop has sold chocolate since 1875 when (it's said) even passing coach horses stopped and wouldn't budge until someone gave them a praline.

118 rue du Rhône, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3115614
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Rohr

Centre Ville Rive Droite

Even though this kitchen models its smooth, rich signature truffles after old Geneva garbage cans, don't be fooled: Rohr stocks the best chocolate in town.

3 pl. du Molard, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3116303
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