Canton of Geneva

Parks and Promenades

Geneva’s green landscape ranges from the lakeside Quai du Mont-Blanc, offering clear views of the Alps, to the historic Parc des Bastions, home to the Reformation Wall. The city’s botanical garden houses a vast collection of plant species and research facilities, while the English Garden features the famous flower clock. On the Rhone, the Île Rousseau provides a quiet retreat with a memorial to the philosopher. Large urban spaces like Parc La Grange and Parc des Eaux-Vives offer expansive lawns and rose gardens along the southern shore.

Parks and Promenades — Map

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Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva

The Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the city of Geneva is a museum and an institution of the City of Geneva.

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B

Bastion Park

Located at the foot of the Old Town, this historic park contains the 100-meter-long Reformation Wall and giant outdoor chessboards. It sits adjacent to the University of Geneva's main building and was the site of the city's first botanical garden.

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C

English Garden

The Jardin anglais is an urban park in Geneva, Switzerland, situated at the location of an ancient harbor and a wood.

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D

Quai du Mont-Blanc

A lakeside promenade named after its great views of Mont Blanc. Flower gardens and statues - a great place to relax.

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E

Rousseau Island

The Île Rousseau is an island and park in Geneva, situated in the middle of the Rhone.

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F

Parc La Grange

The Parc La Grange is an urban park in the city of Geneva, Switzerland.

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G

Parc des Eaux Vives

The Parc des Eaux Vives is a park situated at the Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva with a surface area of 45,000 m2.

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H

Parc Bertrand

A large public park in the Champel district covering over 11 hectares. Formerly a private estate, it features a wading pool for children, a dedicated dog area, and a collection of century-old trees, including giant sequoias and cedars.

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