Parc La Grange, Geneva
The La Grange Park is situated adjacent to the Eaux-Vives Park, providing a distinctive view of the lake basin. Covering an expansive area of 12,000 square meters, this splendid flower garden captivates its visitors with an impressive collection of over 200 rose varieties.
This park has a rich history, tracing back to its establishment in 1918 as a generous gift from the Favre family to the city of Geneva. It shares a connection with the neighboring Eaux-Vives Park through gates located at the end of both parks. Dominating the landscape within the park is an elegant manor house complemented by fountains and meticulously landscaped flower gardens.
Today, the park's main attraction is the rose garden, meticulously designed in 1945 by Armand Auberson, incorporating geometric patterns that harmoniously blend with the surrounding landscape. Within a spacious octagonal layout, visitors can admire an impressive array of approximately 200 rose varieties. Notably, this park hosts an annual international competition where rose enthusiasts from around the world showcase their latest rose varieties.
This park has a rich history, tracing back to its establishment in 1918 as a generous gift from the Favre family to the city of Geneva. It shares a connection with the neighboring Eaux-Vives Park through gates located at the end of both parks. Dominating the landscape within the park is an elegant manor house complemented by fountains and meticulously landscaped flower gardens.
Today, the park's main attraction is the rose garden, meticulously designed in 1945 by Armand Auberson, incorporating geometric patterns that harmoniously blend with the surrounding landscape. Within a spacious octagonal layout, visitors can admire an impressive array of approximately 200 rose varieties. Notably, this park hosts an annual international competition where rose enthusiasts from around the world showcase their latest rose varieties.
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Sight Name: Parc La Grange
Sight Location: Geneva, Switzerland (See walking tours in Geneva)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Geneva, Switzerland (See walking tours in Geneva)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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