Stretch out on the grass with a book and the afternoon sun, sinking into deckchairs and rugs as a gentle breeze carries pages and conversation. These open-air reading sessions turn a lawn into a relaxed communal reading room, with moments of shared silence, soft laughter and occasional activities like book picnics and children’s play sessions. Calm and accessible to all ages and fitness levels, the setting invites slow rhythms, easy company and a quiet reconnection with nature through reading.
Conceived and directed by Ágnes Havas, this itinerant festival combines cycle-tourism with a rich musical programme. Concerts range from classical and baroque to opera and jazz, presented across lakeside stages that dialogue with the landscape. The project foregrounds sustainable cyclo-tourism and cross-border artistic cooperation, pairing performances with local gastronomy. Lighting and acoustic choices favour intimacy and clarity, while artists of international calibre create moments of contemplative lyricism, conviviality and sensory immersion around the rhythms of the lake.
Night hike tracing the lakeshore between pebbled beaches and cool woodland, offering open panoramas over Lake Geneva and tranquil waters. The 14 km route mixes flat shorelines, shaded paths and short ascents, with a border crossing and varied undergrowth under moonlight. Walkers should expect a moderate technical challenge with +/-150 m elevation change, steady pace and group rhythm. Family-friendly and dog-friendly, it favors sturdy shoes, headlamp and a sense of adventure.
An international professional beach volleyball tournament bringing top men’s and women’s teams together for high-level competition and lively spectator energy. Over multiple days, pro pairs face fast, athletic rallies on outdoor sand courts, combining technical skill, endurance and tactical play. The atmosphere blends sporting intensity with a festival-like social vibe, offering accessible viewing for all levels of fans and a showcase of elite beach volleyball performance.
Step into the vibrant artistic soul of Carouge at the 4th edition of Carouge Dessiné! This unique open-air event celebrates illustration, comics, and visual storytelling, bringing together talented artists, passionate creators, and curious visitors in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
Stroll through charming streets filled with live drawing sessions, exhibitions, workshops, and creative encounters. Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or simply looking for a cultural escape, the 4th edition of Carouge Dessiné promises a day full of discovery, creativity, and connection.
Explore Plan-les-Ouates by bike during a guided tour on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 10am to 12pm. Combining local history, heritage, and anecdotes, this ride offers a friendly and sustainable way to discover the area. The tour will be led by Gaëtane Chacon (Geneva-certified guide).
Departure in front of Mairie de Plan-les-Ouates – bring your own bike or use the VéloPartage station nearby.
Explore nature with all your senses in a week of playful discovery. See bright colors, touch rough bark and soft leaves, smell floral and earthy scents, listen to birds and rustling grass, and maybe taste a wild berry. Through games, simple experiments and observations you’ll learn about local plants and animals. Move, listen and wonder as textures, sounds and colors come alive around you, sparking curiosity and outdoor creativity.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 9.
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