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Situated in the French speaking part of Switzerland, Geneva is the second most populated city in the country. It is a thriving hub of culture, business, international relations, finance, education, religion with a history that dates back to before the Romans took it over in 121 B.C. As you fly into Geneva airport, transfers into the city will be ready to take you into the heart of the city, which boasts an array of museums and historical buildings to visit. And, if the weather if fine, as it often is during the charming summer months, then head outdoors to sit and soak up the local life in one of the excellent green spaces in the city. Parc des Bastions, the English Garden, and the Parc La Grange are three of the major parks that you should visit whilst in this delightful city. Parc des Bastions Founded in 1817 by A.P. de Candolle, the Parc des Bastions was the first botanical gardens in the city. As you land at Geneva airport, transfers to the centre will take you nearby the Parc des Bastions, which is adorned with monuments, fountains and paths. The park itself is the site of the University of Geneva and is a bustling space with lots of goings on including a life-size chess board. The old rampart wall of the Old Town was built to pay tribute to the founders of the Reformation and the Palais Eynard is also situated there. It is a nineteenth century building which was once a private residence but now houses the Mayor of the City of Geneva Academy, founded by John Calvin and now home to the university. English Garden On your way to your accommodation, Geneva airport transfers may take you into the city, nearby the Quai Gustave-Ador, where the English Garden is located. The park was founded in 1854 on the left bank of the Jet d’Eau and is home to the famous “Flower Clock”, which is the largest of its type in the world. Take time to wander around the clock, which was designed to show the city’s commitment to its integration with nature, and be sure to take in the large bronze fountain with its basins supported by naiads, which dates from 1862 and was designed by Alexis Andre. Parc La Grange
Before Geneva airport transfers you back to your real life and work, be sure to take time to visit the city’s largest park, Parc La Grange. Created in 1945-46, this park occupies over 12,000 square metres along the lake. With the largest rose garden in the city, the park has a rose per square metre and include more than 200 different varieties. The flowers seamlessly blend into the architecture of the park, and you will notice the city’s Roman history in its influence. If you are in the park on a Wednesday and Friday evening, you can catch one of the free concerts given by the Verdure Theatre. Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Geneva airport transfers , Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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