Located in the heart of the city, the Plainpalais cemetery (des Rois) is a witness to the history of Geneva. From Calvin to Grisélidis Réal, via Borges or James Fazy, from many personalitiesGenevan or foreign, having contributed to the influence of the City rest there in the shade of century-old trees.
Discovering the “Geneva Pantheon”
Created in the 15th century, the Plainpalais cemetery is the oldest from Geneva. Also called “Geneva Pantheon”it bears witness to the history of the canton.
THE Funeral services is organizing this year guided tours of the cemetery of the Kings on the occasion of the celebration of Toussaint. Upon prior registrationvisitors are invited to come, Saturday or Sunday October 28 and 29at the cemetery of the Kings.
She and they will be welcomed to explore this high place of local heritage under the leadership ofa guide in period costume, collaborater of the Funeral Directors Service and a cemetery guardian.
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Dates: Saturday October 28 and Sunday October 29, 2023
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Guided tour times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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Duration of the guided tour: approximately 1 hour
Free, upon registration
All of the information in the downloadable flyer.
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