9AM: BREAKFAST
Buttery croissants, pains au chocolat and brioches are a quickly acquired breakfast habit when you're in Geneva.
Berger de Faletans in the Plainpalais neighbourhood is known for these as well as their cheese ramekins and croissants with poppy seeds, for those who prefer a savoury option. If you'd rather start your day in the picturesque Old Town, La Clémence is the place to be.10AM: TAKE A WALK
From Plainpalais, walk towards Bastions Park, where the Reformation Wall serves as a monument to the leaders of the Christian Reformation. Continue via Treille Promenade to find the famous bench - built in 1767, it is 126m long and claimed to be the longest wooden bench in the world.1PM: EXPLORE
Walk to the Flower Clock near the lake, a botanical ode to the city's watchmaking tradition. It is the largest clock in the world made from flowers and changed seasonally.Look for the traditional chocolate and pastry shops such as Philippe Pascoët and Mr & Mrs Renou (Mr Renou holds the Le Meilleur Ouvrier de France title - best craftsman of France - for pastry).
6PM: PRE-DINNER DRINKS
Try either the FloorTwo Bar at the Grand Hotel Kempinski or Rooftop 42 on Rue de Rhone.
7PM: DINNER
My favourite restaurant is Rasoi by Vineet at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, but there are many great choices. Brasserie Lipp is always good, as is Le Chat Botté, on the lake.
Les Armures, one of the oldest restaurants in town, is situated in a 13th-century building and known for its cheese fondue.8PM: AFTER-DINNER ENTERTAINMENT
Henri-Blanvalet Street in the Eaux-Vives area is known for its trendy bars. Here, Bottle Brothers is notable for its signature cocktails on a Thursday evening.
Le Marcel is newly opened in Plainpalais, specialising in authentic croques-monsieurs with an indoor petanque ground.
Grab an earlier dinner if you're an opera or ballet fan. A visit to l'Opéra des Nations is a must although the Grand Theatre is closed for renovation until 2018 and performances are at a temporary site.The Art and History Museum is the biggest one with the Natural History Museum a great idea for children.
Another option is Geneva's Botanical Gardens and Conservatory, which celebrate their 200th anniversary this year, with special exhibitions all year long.
Swimming in the lake is fun in summer or pop over the border to France and take the Mont Salève cable car to the top - at an altitude of 1,100m - for some paragliding, climbing, hiking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing in winter...