Promenade de l’Observatoire

Promenade de l’Observatoire is a park in Geneva, Western Switzerland. Promenade de l’Observatoire is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Belvédère de l’Observatoire, as well as near the museum Pavillon d’entrée.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Collège Calvin and St. Pierre Cathedral.

Collège Calvin

College

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The Collège Calvin, formerly the Collège de Genève, is the oldest public secondary school in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin. Collège Calvin is situated 130 metres northwest of Promenade de l’Observatoire.

St. Pierre Cathedral

Church

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Saint Peter's Cathedral Geneva is a historic church in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1535, it has been the principal church of the Protestant Church of Geneva and a central site of the Protestant Reformation. St. Pierre Cathedral is situated 330 metres northwest of Promenade de l’Observatoire.

Jet d’Eau

Fountain

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The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site. Jet d’Eau is situated 1 km north of Promenade de l’Observatoire.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Champel and Les Pâquis.

Champel

Suburb

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Champel is a neighborhood in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Champel is widely considered a posh, high-class neighbourhood due to its numerous parks and natural spaces, very luxurious apartments and proximity to the city center.