Located in the southwest of Switzerland, bordering with France and Italy, western Switzerland alone represents the topography of Switzerland and much more ...

Plains, mountains, lakes, rivers are ubiquitous and diverse landscapes makes it a little paradise in the Heart of Europe.

French-speaking Switzerland has a strong tradition lake after the largest lake in Western Europe, Lake Geneva, and a very large alpine tradition by hosting the highest mountains in the Swiss Alps with more than 30 peaks over 4 '000 meters.

Magnificent scenery, but also a way of life recognized both locals and by the many travelers who come more from year to year. Culture, gastronomy, sports, warmth and hospitality, security also make it a popular businessmen and political figures destination.

If Romandie is recognized worldwide as the birthplace of Swiss watchmaking and microtechnology center, it is also a popular place to host the headquarters of many international sports federations and the IOC UEFA and the headquarters of many NGOs and international organizations such as the ICRC, UN, WHO or CERN. Many banks and international industries are also based in Suisse Romande.

The ICT sector in Geneva is also booming, thanks to strong demand for IT security solutions and communication on the part of many multinationals, banks and international organizations operating in the region.

Did you know? Internet was invented in Geneva by CERN researchers! The latter opted to keep their invention in the public domain, a decision in line with the international spirit of Geneva. CERN has also developed a system called GRID, connecting servers thousands of physics labs around the globe.

Geneva has considerable expertise in new information technologies and communication.

More than 1,000 companies in Geneva are involved in research, development and production in high growth sectors such as the information technology and communication, electronics and medical technologies.

Not to mention the Canton of Vaud, open and dynamic, rich and diverse economic base that host many headquarters and high-tech companies.

French-speaking Switzerland, it is also the cantons of Fribourg and Neuchâtel, Valais and Jura, which further from the hectic life of Geneva, home to a few jewels of Swiss industry and offers a quality of life especially valuable.