Place du Bourg-de-Four explained

Place du Bourg-de-Four is a cobblestone square in the Old Town of Geneva, Switzerland.[1] [2] Located on the site of the old Roman forum and medieval market, it served as a stagecoach stop in the 19th century.[3] It is now a popular meeting place with restaurants and cafes surrounding a small marble 18th-century fountain. The Place du Bourg-de-Four is near the St. Pierre Cathedral.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Labalme . Corinne . 24 December 2000 . What's Doing in Geneva . 2024-07-01 . New York Times.
  2. News: Jones . Finn-Olaf . 16 September 2007 . 36 Hours in Geneva . 2024-07-02 . New York Times.
  3. Book: Frommer, Arthur . Frommer's shortcut. Switzerland . 2016 . Frommer Media . 9781628872323 . New York . 92.
  4. News: Maan . Daween . 20 March 2017 . Lara Sophia's Travel Diary: Geneva . 2024-07-02 . Tatler Asia.

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