The Pâquis public baths were built in 1872, and today this cherished local hangout encompasses a hammam and sauna as well as a community-run café that locals swear serves the best fondue going.

Soak up Carouge's unique French-Italian vibe at this beloved local bistro on the large public square, where writers, artists and designers tuck into the well-priced plats du jour (classics include salmon en croûte, steak tartare, and slow-roasted lamb).

For a taste of old-school Montmartre in the heart of 21st-century Geneva, head to Le Blanc Valet, run by a wine-obsessed staff and soundtracked by Nineties electro and Seventies disco classics. Don't be surprised if drinkers morph into dancers by 11pm.