The Botanical Gardens in Geneva are particularly lovely at this time of year as the autumn colours begin to take over.
With over 16,000 species of plants, trees and shrubs it is a complete gem and one of the finest gardens in Switzerland.
We are privileged to have Hester Macdonald, garden designer and horticultural expert to lead us on a fascinating hour-long tour of the garden, explaining some of its treasures and surprises.
Many of you may know Hester from her radio broadcasts on World Radio Switzerland, as well as her books about gardens to visit in Switzerland and France.
If the weather permits, we plan to have an informal lunch afterwards in the Pyramus Restaurant in the middle of the gardens.
The tour is limited to 10 people and will be socially distanced so please bring your masks and book early to be sure of your place.
Meet at:
The entrance to the Botanical Gardens opposite Gare Sécheron on Ave de la Paix.
Cost:
CHF: 10.- for guided tour
CHF: 20.- for the Plât de Jour
Reservations to:
Jan Powell on janpowell.info@gmail.com and Pam Walsh on pam@pr-walsh.ch by 1 October please.
If the weather is really atrocious, we will send out a cancellation email on the morning!
Transport:
By Train:
To Gare Sécheron, exit towards Avenue de la Paix, and cross the road to the meeting point at the gate into the Botanical Gardens.
Parking:
Blue parking for 1 hour possible in Avenue de la Paix (south).
Closest parking garage:
P+R Secheron. Enter via: Rue Kazem-Radjavi. 2CHF/hour during weekdays,