English Garden

The English Garden

The Geneva audio-guided tour invites you to a pause at the English Garden, one of the most appreciated parks of the city, on the edge of Lake Geneva.

The first Geneva park by the water

Laid out in the mid-nineteenth century on a plot gained from the lake, on the site of former fortifications, the English Garden was the first park of Geneva. Enlarged over the years, it extends at the foot of the Mont-Blanc bridge, facing the Water Jet. With its green alleys, its centuries-old trees, its monumental fountain and its famous Flower Clock, it offers inhabitants and visitors a real moment of peace a stone's throw from the centre. Ideal for walking or strolling by the water, it combines the gentleness of a landscaped garden and the magnificent view over the bay. It is one of the most visited places in Geneva, where it is pleasant to sit a moment to admire the lake.

What there is to see

The English Garden charms with its green alleys, its monumental fountain, its centuries-old trees and its famous Flower Clock. Facing the Water Jet and by the lake, it offers an unobstructed view over the bay. It is a much-appreciated haven of relaxation, ideal for a break in the heart of Geneva.

Practical information

The English Garden is on the edge of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Mont-Blanc bridge, in Geneva. A public park in free access, it can be discovered on foot at all hours, facing the Water Jet.

What is special about the English Garden?

It is the first park of Geneva, by the lake, famous for its Flower Clock and its view of the Water Jet.

Where is the English Garden located?

By Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Mont-Blanc bridge, facing the Water Jet, in the heart of Geneva.