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Bois de la Bâtie
Chemin de la Bâtie, Genève, 1213, Switzerland
+41 22 909 7000 (Geneva tourism)
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These woods take their name from the Bastie-Mellié fort built in 1318 and destroyed in the 16th century. In 1869 the Turrettini brothers left the land to the City on the condition that it be kept as a public park. Over the years additional land has been acquired and today it covers more that 20 hectares. A large paddling pool, a challenging playground, and a river means there is plenty to do. There is also a small zoo (no entrance fee). The tired and hungry can refresh themselves in one of the two restaurants.

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2, 10, 11 Bâtie

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