Nature &amp; Animals

Illustration of the summit of La Barillette above Saint-Cergue: antenna, Jura pastures, mountain hut, and view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, with a family on a walk.

Walk to the Refuge de la Barilette

Saint-Cergue, Vaud

Above Saint-Cergue, an unpretentious family walk takes you through pastures and fir trees to the Barilette refuge and the ruins of the old castle. A simple, free nature outing, perfect for taking a deep breath with the family in the Vaud Jura.

5-17 years

Illustration of the panoramic tower of Chaumont overlooking Neuchâtel: a family admires the view of the Three Lakes and the Alps from the platform, with the access ramp and the fir trees.

Panoramic tour of Chaumont

Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel

On the heights of Neuchâtel, the Chaumont panoramic tower offers a 360-degree view of the Three Lakes and the Alps. It is easily accessible by funicular, making it a simple nature outing for the whole family.

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Neuchâtel Botanical Garden

Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel

In the heart of Neuchâtel, the Botanical Garden combines tropical greenhouses, thematic gardens, and nature trails. A family outing in the great outdoors, with free admission.

Illustration of the new port of Torry and the renaturalized banks of Mies-Tannay: wooden footbridge and promenade above a watercourse lined with reeds, dike and pontoons with moored sailboats, families strolling by Lake Geneva.

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Port of Torry and new shores of Mies-Tannay

Mies, Vaud

Inaugurated in September 2024 between Mies and Tannay, the renaturalized shores of the Torry offer a new corner of Lake Geneva to discover with family. Accessible promenade, playground, beach volleyball, and beach: everything is new and free, right by the water.

Illustration of the Bois de Chênes Nature Reserve in Genolier: oak grove in autumn colors and pond where the trees are reflected, a family is walking there.

Chêne Oak Nature Reserve

Genolier, Vaud

Between Genolier and Duillier, the Bois de Chênes is a vast plain forest where young and old explore oak groves, meadows, and ponds. An educational loop, large picnic areas, and the tranquility of the Nyon district: a simple and free nature outing, just a stone's throw from the train.

3-17 years

Illustration of the Charlemont Farm in Crans-pres-Celigny: rustic farmyard with barn, picnic tables, and children playing in the countryside.

Charlemont Farm: birthdays and workshops in Crans-près-Céligny

Crans-près-Céligny, Vaud

At the Charlemont farm, in Crans-près-Céligny, your children enjoy a real moment with the animals. Farm birthdays, holiday camps, and seasonal workshops: all by reservation, in the picturesque setting of the Charlemont estate, hosted by Le Monde de Rachel.

4-12 years

Illustration of the lakeside promenade and the CGN landing stage in Coppet: white Belle Époque style CGN boat at the dock with Swiss flag, promenade along Lake Geneva and old town in the background, families waving from the pier.

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Lakeside promenade and CGN landing stage of Coppet

Coppet, Vaud

At the port of Coppet, the lakeside promenade and the CGN boat landing invite a stroll with your feet by the shores of Lake Geneva. You can wander, watch the boats, and embark on a mini-cruise to Nyon or Geneva before heading back to the old village.