Activities for children in Versoix
If Versoix is primarily associated with chocolate, of which it has made a true local pride, families in the region know that it offers much more. Nestled between the shores of Lake Geneva and the large woods that stretch towards the border, the municipality cultivates the charm of a small lakeside town, with its Port-Choiseul harbor, its beaches, and its nearby countryside.
What stands out here is the emphasis on water and sports: you can sail, swim, climb, and ride ponies, sometimes all in the same day. And when the weather turns, the community cinema takes over with its screenings for young audiences.
Served by the train between Geneva and Coppet, Versoix is well-suited for both an impromptu afternoon and a full day. Here is our selection of activities for children in Versoix, to be adapted according to the season and desires.
Our selection of family activities to do in Versoix
8 activities for children
Bécassine Park Beach: family swimming by Lake Geneva in Versoix
Want a relaxing day by the lake without spending a dime? At Parc de la Bécassine, at the mouth of the Versoix, your kids can splash in Lake Geneva while you enjoy a large shaded lawn. A free and family-friendly beach, perfect for sunny days in Versoix.
Equitypes – Versoix
Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.
Moby Dick Nautical Center - Versoix
Want a day by the lake, your feet in the water and a smile in the wind? At the Centre Nautique Moby-Dick in Versoix, you can rent paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats on Lake Geneva, and the sailing school has been sharing its passion for the lake for decades. A great idea for a family outing in nice weather.
CinéVersoix - community cinema and young audience screenings
Looking for a gentle, cultural moment with the children? CinéVersoix, the community neighbourhood cinema housed in the Aula du Collège des Colombières, offers warm, low-priced Ciné-Prim's young audience screenings, perfect in any weather.
Totem Escalade Versoix
Looking for an active and friendly outing with the kids, no matter the weather? Totem Escalade Versoix, right by the lake at the gates of Geneva, is a large, bright bouldering gym where young and old can climb at their own pace, in a family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Outdoor Pool of Bécassière – Versoix
Want a day by the water with family, without driving for hours? The outdoor pool at La Bécassière, at the Versoix Sports Center, is waiting for you with its pools, water slide, and large grassy park by Lake Geneva.
Port-Choiseul Beach – Versoix
Want a day by the water with the kids? The beach of Port-Choiseul, in Versoix, welcomes you for free by Lake Geneva, in a large wooded park perfect for picnicking, swimming, and enjoying the sun with family.
Parcours Vita - Versoix (GE)
Want to get outdoors with the kids, for free and in almost any weather? The Parcours Vita in Versoix takes you into the forest, along a path punctuated by exercise stations, to turn a simple walk into a true family sports adventure.
Why choose Versoix for a family outing?
In summer, Versoix is focused on the lake. The Port-Choiseul beach, with its family-friendly atmosphere, and the outdoor pool at Bécassière offer two great swimming options, while the Moby Dick nautical center introduces children to sailing and the joys of navigation. It's hard to find a better lakeside school on the right bank.
The rest of the year, the municipality doesn't slow down. Totem Escalade Versoix gets both young and old climbing on its colorful walls, an activity that channels energy while building confidence. Animal lovers head to Equitypes, where ponies and horses can be approached in a green setting. And for an outing that doesn't depend on the weather, the Vita course in Versoix offers its exercises in the woods — free, accessible, and always appreciated.
The cultural touch, finally, comes from CinéVersoix: this associative cinema takes care of its youth screenings and offers low prices, in a neighborhood spirit that we wish to see everywhere.
Between sailing, ponies, climbing, and chocolate, Versoix creates a unique family cocktail on the right bank of Lake Geneva. A municipality that deserves much more than just a train stop.
