Nature &amp; Animals

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Bassins Distillery

Bassins, Vaud

In Bassins, in the Parc Jura vaudois, the Distillerie de Bassins cultivates about a dozen aromatic and medicinal plants organically and distills essential oils from them. Once a year, its free Open House day opens the fields and the still to curious visitors: a nature and sensory discovery to experience with family.

6-17 years

Dullive Beach

Dully, Vaud

Between Gland and Rolle, the Dullive beach is an intimate and tranquil spot on Lake Geneva: grass, rocks, and two small sandy areas, in a calm atmosphere ideal for families. Unsupervised swimming to keep in mind. A well-kept secret of La Côte.

3-17 years

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 Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva.

Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy

Lancy, Geneva

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

From 2 years

Illustration plate of the pond of Touvière in Avully: a small calm pond bordered by reeds and tall grasses, surrounded by trees, with children at the water's edge observing fish, a frog, and a dragonfly, and a path running along the bank.

Touvière Pond – Avully

Avully, Geneva

Want to take a simple nature walk with the kids by the Rhône? The Touvière pond in Avully is a little wild spot where you can observe fish, frogs, and dragonflies along an easy, outdoor, and free trail.

From 3 years

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Botanical Garden of Geneva

Genève, Genève

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

From 3 years