Genève, Prairie

Genève, Prairie is a bus stop in Geneva, Western Switzerland. Genève, Prairie is situated nearby to Voltaire Museum, as well as near the park Parc des Délices.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Voltaire Museum and Genève-Cornavin Railway Station.

Voltaire Museum

Museum

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The Institut et Musée Voltaire is a museum in Geneva dedicated to the life and works of Voltaire. The museum is housed in Les Délices, which was Voltaire's home from 1755 until 1760. Voltaire Museum is situated 200 metres southwest of Genève, Prairie.

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 570 metres east of Genève, Prairie.

Parc des Délices

Park

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Parc des Délices is a park, which is situated 210 metres southwest of Genève, Prairie.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Grottes and Servette.

Les Grottes

Neighborhood

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Les Grottes is a neighborhood.

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.