Genève, Grand-Pré

Genève, Grand-Pré is a bus stop in Geneva, Western Switzerland. Genève, Grand-Pré is situated nearby to the quarter Servette, as well as near the park Parc Trembley.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Genève-Cornavin Railway Station and Palace of Nations.

Genève-Cornavin Railway Station

Railway station

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Geneva railway station, also known as Geneva Cornavin railway station, is Geneva's main train station, located in the centre of the city. The immediate area surrounding it is known as Cornavin; both names can be used interchangeably. Genève-Cornavin Railway Station is situated 1 km southeast of Genève, Grand-Pré.

Palace of Nations

Public building

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The Palace of Nations is the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was built between 1929 and 1938 to serve as the headquarters of the League of Nations. Palace of Nations is situated 1½ km northeast of Genève, Grand-Pré.

Parc Trembley

Park

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Parc Trembley is a park, which is situated 360 metres north of Genève, Grand-Pré.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Servette and Les Grottes.

Servette

Quarter

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Servette is a district of the city of Geneva, Switzerland. The district's name comes from the Latin word for forest, silva, and means "little forest". Its name alludes to Servette's rural past, before Geneva grew beyond its walls and incorporated the area.