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Walks and hikes, sites and activities to enjoy; strolls off the beaten path allow you to discover an unimagined heritage.


A zigzag stroll through Carouge: 29.07 Print
A pathway through history, tales and streets

ImageA microcosm with a thousand facets, the Sardinian town reveals little by little its secrets: the name of a street which evokes a past full of history, a garden or a courtyard discovered by pushing a door, a temple with magnificent carved woodworks and frescos, newly restored. This surprising protestant church is an incredible contrast with the sobriety of the catholic church painted in white. Again, Carouge does not follow common lines. A visit which is a taste of things to come...

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Betjeman & Barton Print
A passion for tea

Les saveurs et les effluves du thé Betjeman et Barton à Carouge.Impossible not to stop and savour the bitter, perfumed waves seeping from this boutique. Mistress of ceremonies, Véronique Gallais, will help you discover the myriad facets of tea. Just as with wine, one admires the colour, inhales the aroma (after the leaves have been steeped in boiling water) and then tastes. 4000 years of history are there to delight the palate in sips of red, black, green, white or yellow.

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35, rue Saint-Joseph
1227 Carouge
T + 41 22 301 20 30
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Discover Geneva and Carouge through Enigme Print
ImageFor a view of Geneva, Carouge and even London through different eyes, the association "Enigme" offers several rallies and itineraries. Questionnaires, vital clues consisting of pictures to identify, hidden images discovered in an envelope; any means will do to draw your attention to the unusual and interesting things found in the old city of Geneva, and in the Sardinian Town. For groups or individuals, with several itineraries that can be found on the association's site.
Informations : www.enigmes.org
Photo: MCG
 
The Amazon of Geneva: by foot or by boat Print
ImagePlunge into the virgin forest, only two steps from the center of Geneva. Take the left bank of the Bois de la Bâtie, cross the bridges of la Jonction and Butin before following the river. From there, all kinds of encounters are possible: black kite, grey heron, ibex, warthog and many other species which will make you forget the closeness of the City. Wonderful half day hikes with a recommended detour to the reserve of Moulin-de-Vert. In case of fine weather, it's also possible to do the "descente du Rhône" by boat.

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Surprise hikes to the Salève Print
ImageWhether there's wind or snow, the friends of the Salève, represented most often by David or André, take those who really want to (re)discover the Salève. Every Sunday morning throughout the year, the two voluntary guides lead hikers on a chosen route with different fitness levels and with a view which plunges down to Geneva. Spectacular hike from la Cottarerie, Pas de l'échelle "via the 13 trees" or Château de Monnetier: so many surprise routes to discover all year round.

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