Jardin Anglais - Genève, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 46° 12.250 E 006° 09.057
32T E 280207 N 5120678
The jardin anglais is an urban park in Geneva situated at the location of an ancient harbor and a wood.
Waymark Code: WM179J0
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Date Posted: 01/07/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Located on the lake shore opposite the Jet d’eau, the jardin anglais with its famous flower clock, its monumental fountain by Alexis Andre and its hundred-year-old trees enjoys a unique situation, making it one of the most spectacular parks in Geneva.

The Park hosts le monument national and several pavilions and a coffeehouse. Big Ferris Wheel is placed in the jardin anglais for the duration of Big Geneva Festival: Pre-Fêtes de Genève and Fêtes de Genève (16th July to 9th August).

Annually the park hosts the Geneva Christmas Market.

The coordinates are from the flower clock.

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Name: Jardin Anglais

Street Location: Quai du Général-Guisan 34

Local Municipality: Genève

State/Province, etc.: Genève

Country: Switzerland

Web Site: [Web Link]

Date Established: 1855

Picnic Facilities: Benches, tables

Monuments/Statues: Yes

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Yes

Fountains: Yes

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: On the edge of the lac de Genève

Special Events: Geneva Christmas Market

Traditional Geocaches:
No


Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed

Recreational Facilities: Not listed

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