The Fête de l’Escalade is a joyous and colourful celebration of Geneva’s victory over the troops of the Duke of Savoy in 1602! Savoy attempted a surprise attack to take the city, but the valiant Genevois, led by the legendary Mère Royaume and her scalding soup, bravely repelled the invaders. Every year, the locals celebrate […]

Every year, Geneva shines with a thousand lights during the Festival of Lights! For a few magical nights, artists illuminate the city with magical creations, transforming streets and monuments into an open-air gallery of light. It’s a daydream you can’t get enough of! See the programme  

As active as ever in terms of culture and heritage, Geneva is brimming with events and activities to suit all tastes and desires. Let yourself be guided, charmed and surprised by the wealth of events on offer in a city that knows how to combine a gentle way of life and a lively atmosphere like […]

The historical center of Geneva, the Old Town, takes you on a journey through 2,000 years of history. From the medieval architecture of Bourg-de-Four Square to the Saint Peter’s Cathedral with its Romanesque-Gothic style, from the Reformation Wall to the oldest private residence in Geneva. This fortified hill, inhabited since the Allobroges and Roman times, […]

We particularly love July with its gentle indolence, when Geneva buzzes with events and all cultural tastes or festive desires are joyfully satisfied! Here is a non-exhaustive list of what the City of Calvin has to offer: • The Summer Concerts at Parc La Grange Each summer, the magnificent Parc La Grange offers high-quality concerts, […]

The 10th Night of Museums takes place in Geneva on Saturday, May 25, 2024! From 5 p.m. onwards, twenty-seven cultural and scientific institutions will open their doors to a curious public eager to explore the variations around this year’s theme: matter. With 131 activities spread across 28 locations, you will discover playful aspects of matter, […]