Geneva is the city where famous Paolo Coelho's novel 11 Minutes , about young Brazilian girl becoming a prostitute, is taking place. So if You are easily ofended, be aware there is other side of Geneva, too. Geneva's Red Light District is not as world famous as the one in Amsterdam and it is not officialy defined and clarified, but it is still a place You wouldn't find for miles around.
Walking down the Rue de Monthoux it is impossible to miss ladies in tights on high heels, watched from distance by their bodyguards.
Here You will see women in red and purple neons windows showing themselves off and awayting company, even during the day, as well as hookers standing on the corners at the night time. Many sex shops and some night clubs make up the unique atmosphere of the Geneva's Quartier Rouge. The women on the streets look hot and sexy, but are generally not considered to be the prettiest, when compared to other red light districts.
You will have to have a look Yourself. Bids reporedly start at about CHF , but it is possible to negotiate and get even half the price. The area is full of pornographic shops, sex shops, cabarets and night clubs , where party goes to the fullest till 5am. This area, as the whole Paquis, is also offering range of multicultural ethnic restaurants, such as Indian, Thai, Mexican, Maroccan or Turkish.
Fast foods such as falafel, tacos, hamburgers and sandwiches ar at every corner. Police is constantly present and watching over the order, but does rarely interfere. There is a tacit agreement among the habitants, saying they will not cause any trouble to noone, especially not tourists, as they don't want to discourage people from coming to this area and lose income. Some tourists, might feel not completely safe walking here alone at night and we recommened women to always walk here accompanied.
