The Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques is a 28-hectare garden beside Lake Geneva, near the Palais des Nations. Its living collection includes more than 16,000 plant species, arranged in themed gardens, rockeries, greenhouses and an arboretum. Step into the Winter Garden for tropical plants, then look for deer, flamingos and goats in the animal area. Entry is free, and open lawns and lakeside spots make this a good place to slow down between city sights or visit with children.
A living collection across the garden
The garden covers about 28 hectares between Lake Geneva and the Palais des Nations. Its collection brings together more than 16,000 plant species, with specimens grouped in themed gardens, horticultural beds, rockeries and an arboretum. The range makes it possible to move between different plant environments during one visit.
Greenhouses shelter tropical plants, while the Winter Garden is another place to see plants grown in a protected setting. The garden also includes collections of medicinal plants and an ethnobotanical garden. If you are short on time, the garden’s website can help you choose which areas to prioritise.
The animal area and herbarium
An animal area adds another stop to the garden walk. Its inhabitants include deer, flamingos and goats, alongside other birds and farm animals. Families can combine a look at the animals with time in the open spaces or a break by the lake.
The Conservatory also holds a herbarium of around six million specimens. These preserved plant samples sit alongside the garden’s living collections and connect the site’s public displays with botanical study and conservation work.
FAQ
Is entry to the Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques free?
Yes. Admission to the garden is free.
What animals can you see at the garden?
The animal area includes deer, flamingos and goats, as well as other birds and farm animals.
Is the garden accessible to wheelchair users?
The entrance, restrooms and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible.
