Cultural interludes | Monts du Genevois – Your nature escape in Greater Geneva

Street art trail in St Julien-en-Genevois

Take an urban stroll through the town of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois! An open-air gallery awaits you, with 5 symbolic street-art creations dressing up the streets in bright colors. The artists have given free rein to their imagination to create realistic, abstract or trompe-l’œil frescoes that will blow your mind!

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Village of Charly

Step back in time in the heart of the charming village of Charly. Here, you’ll find a wealth of historical treasures to discover, including the UNESCO-listed bell tower of the chapel, the start of the Sentier des Graniteurs and a stage on the route to Santiago de Compostela. A real excursion to discover all the treasures of this picturesque hamlet.

The little extra: thematic panels to learn about the life of the inhabitants and the village in days gone by.

Musée du BâtimentLe cercle des compagnons du bâtiment

Step back in time during a visit to the Musée du Bâtiment! Man’s know-how is highlighted by collections of antique objects used in traditional building trades. Among the works and models, retrace the ancestral construction methods that have survived the ages, leaving this beautiful legacy.

Bonus: guided tours by appointment.

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Villa du Parc

Discover the Villa du Parc contemporary art center in Annemasse’s Parc Montessuit! Curious minds, wander among the pictorial, sculptural or photographic works of committed artists who bear witness to society. Whether in the form of a temporary exhibition in the gallery or outside its walls, this address promises a singular awareness of the visual arts.

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Urban stroll in Annemasse

Welcome to Annemasse, a city in transition!
Explore the city’s heritage and history on a 1h or 2h walking or cycling loop. This itinerary offers 7 sites to discover via 3 audio trails! Listen to them as you go, or let yourself go as you please!

It all begins on the Place de la Gare, now esplanade François Mitterrand…

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