The second cemetery of Geneva
Before the opening of the Châtelaine cemeterythere was only the Plainpalais cemetery in Geneva.
It was in 1854 that the City of Geneva acquired the plot of a former lazaretto in Châtelaine, founded in the 18th century, to create a new Catholic cemetery.
The cemetery (known as “du Lazaret”) became non-denominational in 1876, following the modification of cantonal legislation, and quickly opened to the entire population of the right bank. A few personalities rest there, like an Italian prima ballerina and the co-founder of a major watch brand. French and Belgian soldiers who died during the First World War are also buried there.
Guided tours
THE Funeral services is organizing this year guided tours of the Châtelaine cemetery on the occasion of the All Saints’ Day. On prior registrationvisitors are invited to come, Saturday October 26 or Sunday October 27at the Châtelaine cemetery.
They will follow two guides in period costumes: a cemetery caretaker and a funeral service employee.
- Guided tour dates: Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27, 2024
- Guided tour times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Duration of the guided tour: approximately 1 hour.
- Free, on registration.
- Information at: 022 418 67 80.
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