Your local guide to Geneva
Lake Geneva is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

1. Lake Geneva

(Lac Léman)
Lac Léman, Genève, Genève
Lake · 72 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Lake Geneva / Lac Léman / Genfersee is a lake in Switzerland and France. It is the largest Alpine lake in Europe.

Geneva Water Fountain is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

2. Geneva Water Fountain

9.2
(Jet d'eau de Genève)
Jetée des Eaux-Vives (Quai Gustave-Ador), Genève, Genève
Fountain · 99 tips and reviews

InterContinental GenevaInterContinental Geneva: take a photo behind it, from the lakeshore! Observe lake bottom's water, free of waste, showing its sand. Give a moment to the lake´s birds.

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3. The Flower Clock

7.6
(L'horloge fleurie)
Jardin Anglais, Genève, Genève
Monument · 23 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Geneva's "L'horloge fleurie" was created in 1955 as a symbol of the city's clockmakers and dedication to nature. Usually, around 6500 flowers and shrubs are used as decoration for this clock.

4. Old Town

9.1
(Vieille Ville)
Genève, Genève
Neighborhood · 32 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The Old Town is the heart of the historical part of Geneva. It is situated on the hill on the left bank and has the St Peter's Cathedral at the highest part.

Palais des Nations is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

5. Palais des Nations

Avenue de la Paix 8-14, Genève, Genève
Government Building · 31 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Built between 1929 and 1936 for the Société des Nations, the Palais des Nations became the headquarters of the United Nations in 1946.

6. Parc des Eaux-Vives

9.1
Quai Gustave-Ador 82, Genève, Genève
Park · Eaux-Vives · 9 tips and reviews

InterContinental GenevaInterContinental Geneva: The castle dominating the centre of the park was built around the year 1750 and has now become a restaurant of high repute.It is surrounded by shrubbery of all kinds: alpine and perennial plants.

Parc La Grange is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

7. Parc La Grange

9.5
Avenue William-Favre (Route de Frontenex), Genève, Genève
Park · Eaux-Vives · 21 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: This park contains the Roseraie du Parc de la Grange which was built in 1944 and has been the site of an International Rose Trials since 1947

Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

8. Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques

8.7
Chemin de l'Impératrice 1 (Rue de Lausanne), Chambésy, Genève
Botanical Garden · 32 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Since 1904, the 28 hectares offer an ideal setting for either a simple stroll or for learning. The Botanical Gardens consist of a collection of 16,000 plant species from all over the world.

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9. Île Rousseau

8.8
Pont des Bergues, Genève, Genève
Park · 5 tips and reviews
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10. Monument Brunswick

8.1
Quai du Mont-Blanc (Rue des Alpes), Genève, Genève
Monument · Mont-Blanc · 9 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Charles d’Este-Guelph, Duke of Brunswick, specified to build “a mausoleum in an eminent and worthy location". The monument is an exact replica of the Scaligeri family tomb in Verona, Italy

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11. Geneva Cornavin Railway Station

6.9
(Gare de Genève Cornavin)
Place de Cornavin 7, Genève, Genève
Rail Station · Cornavin · 78 tips and reviews
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

12. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

8.6
Cours Saint-Pierre 6, Genève, Genève
Church · 49 tips and reviews
Grand Théâtre de Genève is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

13. Grand Théâtre de Genève

7.6
Place Neuve 5, Genève, Genève
Opera House · 14 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Inaugurated in 1879, the Grand Theatre had been the focal point of musical life in Geneva where the greatest composers came to have their works performed.

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14. Victoria Hall

8.5
Rue du Général-Dufour 14, Genève, Genève
Concert Hall · 8 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Sir Barton, Consul in Geneva of Queen Victoria decided to construct a concert hall: a beautiful building seating 1,850, with exceptional acoustics and decorated in pure Rococo style.

Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

15. Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

8.7
Route de Malagnou 1, Genève, Genève
History Museum · Eaux-Vives · 23 tips and reviews
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

16. Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

8.5
Rue Charles-Galland 2, Genève, Genève
Art Museum · 25 tips and reviews

DMGDMG: Celebrating its centennial in 2010 , this museum is the place in Geneva to see archaeological artifacts, fine art and applied arts (furniture, objects). Read more.

Musée de l'Ariana is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

17. Musée de l'Ariana

6.7
Avenue de la Paix 10, Genève, Genève
Art Museum · 9 tips and reviews
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18. Musée Rath

6.5
Place Neuve 1, Genève, Genève
Art Museum · 1 tip
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19. Maison Tavel

6.8
Rue du Puits-St.-Pierre 6, Genève, Genève
History Museum · Cité · 5 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: One of the oldest houses in Geneva. Now turned into a museum about the history of the city

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20. Reformation Wall

7.9
(Mur des Réformateurs)
Parc des Bastions (Place Neuve), Genève, Genève
Monument · 12 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The wall covers 450 years in the history of Protestantism

Hôtel de Ville de Genève is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

21. Hôtel de Ville de Genève

Rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Genève, Genève
City Hall · Cité · 2 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: For over half a millennium, the Town Hall has been the political heart of Geneva.Still today, the government of the Republic and Canton of Geneva meets within these walls of which the Tour Baudet (1

Église Russe orthodoxe de Genève is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

22. Église Russe orthodoxe de Genève

Rue Beaumont 18, Genève, Genève
Church · 4 tips and reviews
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23. Pont du Mont-Blanc

Pont du Mont-Blanc, Genève, Genève
Bridge · 27 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The main bridge in Geneva linking both banks. There is a special path for pedestrians too

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

24. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Rue de Montbrillant 94, Genève, Genève
Government Building · 4 tips and reviews
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25. Palais Wilson

8.0
Quai Wilson, Genève, Genève
Historic and Protected Site · Wilson · 5 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: In April 1919, the League of Nations was established in Geneva and the following year, its Secretary General moved into this former hotel, which was to be renamed “Palais Wilson” in 1924.

Jardin Anglais is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

26. Jardin Anglais

9.2
Quai du Général Guisan, Genève, Genève
Park · Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias · 64 tips and reviews
Parc des Bastions is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

27. Parc des Bastions

8.8
Promenade des Bastions, Genève, Genève
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Philippe L.Philippe Laville: If you're in park Bastion you definitely should try to play a giant chess game !... although the people around won't let you play without giving you advice every turn :-S

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28. Stade de Genève

7.8
Rte des Jeunes 16, Carouge, Genève
Soccer Stadium · 10 tips and reviews

WorldSoccerShopWorldSoccerShop: By far the stadium with the biggest capacity in the Swiss Challenge League.

29. Geneva Arena

6.3
Route des Batailleux 3, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève
Music Venue · 5 tips and reviews

30. Palexpo

Route François-Peyrot 30, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève
Convention Center · 14 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Home to the International Geneva Motor Show and many other events

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31. Pathé

8.4
Avenue Louis-Casaï 27 (Centre Commercial Balexert), Genève, Genève
Movie Theater · 29 tips and reviews

Lapy L.Lapy Lou: very convenient place to watch movie as from 6pm free 3hours car park, no worries if it's raining or cold :-)Large choice 14 screens.

32. Rue du Rhône

Rue du Rhône, Genève, Genève
Road · 5 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The main high-end shopping street in Geneva with all the top brands and labels

33. GLOBUS

9.0
Rue du Rhône 48, Genève, Genève
Department Store · 21 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: One of the 3 famous department stores in Geneva

Manor is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

34. Manor

8.7
Rue de Cornavin 6, Genève, Genève
Department Store · Saint-Gervais Les Bergues · 87 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Nice restaurant on the top floor with a good view of the city

35. Bongénie

8.6
Rue du Marché 34, Genève, Genève
Department Store · 20 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Geneva's own high end department store

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36. Franz Carl Weber

7.9
Rue de la Croix d'Or 12, Genève, Genève
Toy Store · 8 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: For children of all ages

Brasserie Lipp is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

37. Brasserie Lipp

8.7
Rue de la Confédération 8, Genève, Genève
French Restaurant · Cité · 128 tips and reviews

Frederik V.Frederik Van Lierde: Brasserie Lipp is the best place for Oysters, Lobster, Seafood, but also great meat. The style is a typical French Brasserie and during winter there is a beautiful winter garden. Just great to have di Read more.

Les Armures is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

38. Les Armures

8.6
Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 1, Genève, Genève
Swiss Restaurant · Cité · 91 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: One of the best fondue locations in the city. Even Bill Clinton came here for his.

Café du Soleil is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

39. Café du Soleil

8.5
Pl. du Petit-Saconnex 6, Genève, Genève
Fondue Restaurant · Servette - Petit-Saconnex · 54 tips and reviews
Coup de Girafe is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

40. Coup de Girafe

7.3
Rue Montchoisy 19 (Rue Maunoir 18), Genève, Genève
Café · Eaux-Vives · 27 tips and reviews
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41. Café de Paris

7.7
Rue du Mont-Blanc 26, Genève, Genève
French Restaurant · Cornavin · 84 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The birthplace of the Café de Paris sauce

Le Relais de L'Entrecôte is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

42. Le Relais de L'Entrecôte

Rue du Rhône 49, Genève, Genève
Steakhouse · 54 tips and reviews
Bistrot du Boeuf Rouge is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

43. Bistrot du Boeuf Rouge

8.7
Rue des Pâquis 7 (Rue Alfred-Vincent), Genève, Genève
French Restaurant · Mont-Blanc · 25 tips and reviews
Grand Hotel Kempinski is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

44. Grand Hotel Kempinski

8.9
Quai Du Mont Blanc 19, Genève, Genève
Hotel · Mont-Blanc · 80 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

45. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

9.6
Quai des Bergues 33 (Rue du Mont Blanc), Genève, Genève
Hotel · Saint-Gervais Les Bergues · 60 tips and reviews

46. InterContinental Geneva

8.7
7-9 Chemin Du Petit-Saconnex (Route de Ferney), Genève, Genève
Hotel · Parc de Budé · 33 tips and reviews
Hotel Beau-Rivage is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

47. Hotel Beau-Rivage

9.3
Quai du Mont-Blanc 13, Genève, Genève
Hotel · Mont-Blanc · 16 tips and reviews
Little Buddha is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

48. Little Buddha

Rue Jean-François Bartholoni 10, Genève, Genève
Cocktail Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Paris Buddha Bar franchise in Geneva

Little India is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

49. Little India

8.0
Rue du Prieuré 20, Genève, Genève
Indian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Java Club is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

50. Java Club

6.7
Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, Genève, Genève
Night Club · Mont-Blanc · 27 tips and reviews
L'Usine is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

51. L'Usine

8.1
Pl des Volontaires 4, Genève, Genève
Concert Hall · Jonction · 5 tips and reviews
La SIP is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

52. La SIP

Rue des Vieux-Genadiers 8-10, Genève, Genève
Night Club · Jonction · 5 tips and reviews
La Clémence is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

53. La Clémence

8.3
Pl. du Bourg-de-Four 20, Genève, Genève
Bar · 49 tips and reviews
Bains des Pâquis is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

54. Bains des Pâquis

9.3
Quai du Mont-Blanc 30 (Rue Barton), Genève, Genève
Beach · Mont-Blanc · 69 tips and reviews

Jerry W.Jerry Wagner: Great place to hang out on a week-end near the lake! You pay 2 CHF to enter and also have a "buvette" where you can eat something (plat du jour) is always good

Marché de Plainpalais is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

55. Marché de Plainpalais

8.8
Plaine de Plainpalais, Genève, Genève
Farmers Market · Jonction · 23 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Mercredi, samedi, premier dimanche du moisWednesday, Saturday an first Sunday of the monthHiver/winter: 6h30 - 17h30Eté/Summer: 6h30 - 18h30

Plaine de Plainpalais is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

56. Plaine de Plainpalais

7.5
Boulevard Georges Favon (Avenue du Mail), Genève, Genève
Plaza · Jonction · 9 tips and reviews
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57. Alhambar

6.4
Rue de la Rôtisserie 10, Genève, Genève
Bar · Cité · 11 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: Cozy and relaxed for evening drinks or Sunday brunch

Parc Bertrand is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

58. Parc Bertrand

9.3
Avenue Peschier (Avenue Alfred-Bertrand), Genève, Genève
Park · Champel · 22 tips and reviews

Sari M.Sari Makkonen: One of the most spacious parks in Geneva. Great for Sunday picnics!

Domaine de Châteauvieux is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

59. Domaine de Châteauvieux

7.7
Chemin de Châteauvieux 16, Satigny, Genève
Modern European Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: If you can ask for the table in the kitchen. It is a unique dining experience.

Da Paolo is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

60. Da Paolo

9.0
Rue du Lac 3, Genève, Genève
Italian Restaurant · Eaux-Vives · 149 tips and reviews

David S.David Sadigh: Trendy pizzeria with great & friendly service all day long (for pizzas) - great penne alla sciciliana + ice creams - go there if you like crowded place

Ladurée is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

61. Ladurée

8.7
Cours-de-Rive 7, Genève, Genève
Pastry Shop · 16 tips and reviews

DMGDMG: The Geneva boutique of this well-known Parisian tea salon. Try the caramel au beurre salé (caramel with salted butter) and chocolate amer (bitter chocolate) macarons. Read more.

Café du Centre is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

62. Café du Centre

8.2
Place du Molard 5, Genève, Genève
French Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews
Brasserie des Halles de L'île is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

63. Brasserie des Halles de L'île

6.7
Place de l'Ile 1, Genève, Genève
Bar · 65 tips and reviews

64. Road Runner

7.9
Route de Chêne 63, Genève, Genève
Burger Joint · Eaux-Vives · 25 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The original burger joint in Geneva

Les Brasseurs is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

65. Les Brasseurs

6.3
Place Cornavin 20, Genève, Genève
Beer Garden · Cornavin · 61 tips and reviews
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66. Geneva Cointrin Airport (GVA)

6.3
(Aéroport de Genève Cointrin)
Route de l'Aéroport, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève
International Airport · 628 tips and reviews
Hotel La Réserve & Spa is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

67. Hotel La Réserve & Spa

9.1
Route de Lausanne 301, Bellevue, Genève
Hotel · 37 tips and reviews
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68. La Barje Lavandières

8.3
Promenade des Lavandières (Quai des Forces Motrices), Genève, Genève
Bar · Jonction · 13 tips and reviews

Guillaume B.Guillaume Bardon: One of the chill'est places in geneva, have a beer, sit by the lake enjoy the sun and just BE! Just love the spot!

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69. Inglewood

8.8
Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 44, Genève, Genève
Burger Joint · Jonction · 63 tips and reviews

Jean-Pierre A.Jean-Pierre Albert: Hippie burger is veggielicious - vegetarian burger!

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70. Holy Cow!

7.1
Rue de Carouge 14, Genève, Genève
Burger Joint · 58 tips and reviews

Yannis J.Yannis Jaquet: Try the Smokey Big Cheese and Bacon

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71. Tour de l'île

Pont de l'Ile, Genève, Genève
Historic and Protected Site · 2 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: The island facing Place Bel-Air and its bridge spanning the two banks, was a strategic point and Julius Caesar himself came to Geneva in 58 BC and had the bridge destroyed.

MAMCO - Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain Genève is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

72. MAMCO - Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain Genève

7.3
Rue des Vieux Grenadiers 10, Genève, Genève
Art Museum · Jonction · 10 tips and reviews

DMGDMG: Geneva’s primary modern and contemporary art museum. Worth visiting at least once to see L'Appartement and the art displays in L’Escalier. Read more.

73. Bois de la Bâtie

8.4
Chemin de la Bâtie, Genève, Genève
Forest · Bâtie · 5 tips and reviews
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74. Espresso club

7.8
Rue des Paquis 25, Genève, Genève
Pizzeria · 31 tips and reviews

SelinaSelina: Some of the best pizza's in town! The service is quick and friendly and the place is cozy and very popular. Haven't tried the pasta, but this is suppose to be really yummy too!

Café des Négociants is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

75. Café des Négociants

7.9
Rue de la Filature 29, Carouge, Genève
French Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Le Lacustre is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

76. Le Lacustre

7.2
Route de Lausanne 336, Bellevue, Genève
French Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas Kernen: If the weather is good, book a table outside and enjoy the lovely view over the lake

Pont de la Machine is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

77. Pont de la Machine

Pont de la Machine, Genève, Genève
Bridge · 3 tips and reviews

78. World Trade Organisation (WTO)

(Organisation Mondiale du Commerce (OMC))
Rue de Lausanne 154, Genève, Genève
Government Building · 11 tips and reviews

WTO PublicationsWTO Publications: Visit the WTO Bookshop at the Centre William Rappard Read more.

79. World Health Organization (WHO)

(Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS))
Avenue Appia 20, Genève, Genève
Government Building · 11 tips and reviews
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

80. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

8.5
(Musée international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge)
Avenue de la Paix 17, Genève, Genève
History Museum · 17 tips and reviews

DMGDMG: Well-curated and thought-provoking. Worth visiting for the compelling multimedia displays of humanitarian efforts during times of war and natural disasters. Read more.

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81. CERN

Route de Meyrin 385 (Road Niels Bohr), Meyrin, Genève
College Technology Building · 19 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Short: Home of the world wide web

82. Fondation Bodmer

7.4
Route du Guignard 19-21, Cologny, Genève
History Museum · 3 tips and reviews

83. Qu'importe

8.6
Rue Ancienne 1, Carouge, Genève
Wine Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Jing W.Jing W: the best wine bar in town!!! cozy ambience with very good white wine!!!

84. Restaurant Hotel du Parc des Eaux-Vives

8.2
Quai Gustave-Ador 82, Genève, Genève
French Restaurant · Eaux-Vives · 17 tips and reviews
Place des Nations is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

85. Place des Nations

8.4
Place des Nations (Avenue de la Paix), Genève, Genève
Plaza · Rigot · 18 tips and reviews
Le Bateau "Genève" is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

86. Le Bateau "Genève"

7.9
Jardin Anglais, Genève, Genève
Night Club · 6 tips and reviews

87. Genève-Plage

8.3
Port-Noir, Cologny, Genève
Swimming Pool · 5 tips and reviews
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88. Baby Plage

7.6
Quai Gustave Ador, Genève, Genève
Beach · Eaux-Vives · 6 tips and reviews

89. Broken Chair

8.3
Place des Nations (Avenue de la Paix), Genève, Genève
Outdoor Sculpture · Rigot · 21 tips and reviews

90. Le Chat Noir

8.3
Rue Vautier 13, Carouge, Genève
Music Venue · 16 tips and reviews
Patek Philippe Museum is one of Your local guide to Geneva.

91. Patek Philippe Museum

8.4
Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, Genève, Genève
Museum · Jonction · 33 tips and reviews
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92. Le Carrousel des Fables

Chemin de l'Impératrice 1 (Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques), Chambésy, Genève
Playground · 3 tips and reviews