Flower clock

L'horloge fleurie, or the flower clock, is an outdoor flower clock located on the western side of Jardin Anglais park in Geneva, Switzerland. Around 6,500 flowering plants and shrubs are used for the clock face. The plants are changed as the seasons change.

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Type: Garden
Description: outdoor flower clock in Geneva, Switzerland
Also known as: “Horloge fleurie” and “L’horloge fleurie”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jardin Anglais and Jet d’Eau.

Jardin Anglais

Park

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The Jardin anglais is an urban park in Geneva, Switzerland, situated at the location of an ancient harbor and a wood. It marks the beginning of the Quai Gustave-Ador. Jardin Anglais is situated 110 metres east of Flower clock.

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 520 metres northeast of Flower clock.

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 400 metres southwest of Flower clock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Eaux-Vives and Les Pâquis.

Les Eaux-Vives

Suburb

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Les Eaux-Vives was a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, from 1798 to 1931. Located on the left bank of Lake Geneva, it was incorporated into the City of Geneva on 1 January 1931, along with Plainpalais and Le Petit-Saconnex.