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Guided visit

History and discovery of an exceptional greenhouse

Come and discover a small architectural gem dating from the 19th century located in Pregny, used at the time by the Baroness J. C. de Rothschild as an exhibition pavilion for botanical rarities.

Grand escalier d'une serre de Pregny avec le mur en brique et la structure en bois et verre

Imagine a timeless place where nature flourishes. The Pregny greenhouses, built in the 1880s in Canadian Pitch Pine, are much more than horticultural structures housing our collections of succulents, palms, and citrus trees. They bear witness to a bygone era and are a legacy we invite you to discover during this guided tour of the greenhouse that once housed the rare plant collections—including orchids—of the Baroness Julie Caroline de Rothschild.

This is the story that our gardeners who work there today will tell you! A unique experience in a place usually closed to the public.

Dates and times

Wednesday 4 November 2026

Event location

Location name
Jardin Botanique de Genève
Address
Chemin de l'Impératrice 1, 1292 Chambésy - 1202 Chambésy

Prices and conditions

Price

Free

Age
From 10 to 99 years
Format
Online

Organiser

Proposed by
Conservatoire et jardin botaniques
Grand escalier d'une serre de Pregny avec le mur en brique et la structure en bois et verre