Step away from the urban pace for a guided riverside immersion along the Arve. Begin with a grounding meditation, then move into a slow, mindful walk focused on observation and listening. Along the route you’ll take part in sensory exercises to awaken sight, sound, touch, smell and movement, and reconnect with the living landscape. The outing ends with a shared tea ceremony. Easy level, suitable from age 10.
Step through local paths and green spaces at a thoughtful walking pace, guided by two specialists — a Rousseau scholar and a botanist. The stroll invites close, sensory attention to leaves, flowers and the hidden stories of plants, learning to recognise local species and their particularities. The rhythm of walking blends reflection and shared discovery, evoking Rousseau’s herb-gathering wanderings while offering a gentle physical experience that reconnects participants with the living landscape.
Starting point: Ferme du Lignon
In French.
Directed by the association Grave’Side Family, this observational documentary follows a year-long grassroots effort that sends fifteen young people from Thônex to Ambohimanatrika, Madagascar, to help build a village water network. Through intimate portraits and sunlit, hand-held sequences, the film explores youth, solidarity and civic engagement, privileging everyday gestures over grand narratives. The camera lingers on labor, laughter and cultural exchange, offering a textured, human-scale account of collective commitment and the emotional rhythms of communal work.
In French.
Balades Théâtralisées invites audiences on an outdoor theatrical promenade that uncovers hidden city histories through staged scenes in natural settings. The troupe blends guided narration with short dramatic tableaux, favouring emotional resonance over strict historical reenactment. Soundscapes and simple lighting sculpt nocturnal and intimate atmospheres, while performers shift between storytelling and embodiment. The route alternates between the company’s traditional itinerary and a new underground-themed walk, creating a layered experience of memory, surprise and communal discovery.
In French.
Explore cultivated garden paths and discover a variety of plantings on a guided outdoor walk that blends gentle exercise with moments of sensory discovery. Participants move through diverse beds and green spaces, experiencing textures, scents and seasonal flavors during short sampling stops. The pace is relaxed and accessible, designed for those who enjoy calm movement in nature and convivial shared moments. Expect an engaging, sensory exploration of the landscape that highlights seasonal produce and the rhythm of the gardens.
Walk through a leafy urban park, listening for birdsong and spotting passing migrants as they navigate tree canopies and ponds. Guided by ornithologist Laurent Vallotton, the stroll combines close observation with lively explanation of behaviours and flight rhythms. Expect short, gentle paths, moments of quiet listening, and bursts of discovery as species move south. Accessible to older children and adults (from age 10), the experience balances gentle physical activity with active natural interpretation.
A gentle urban walk through Geneva’s Nations district, this route traces diplomatic avenues, leafy parks and international squares while revealing the city’s multicultural stories. Expect conversational pacing, close encounters with neighbourhood history and lively snapshots of communities that have shaped local life. The terrain is flat, with paved streets and park paths that are easy underfoot and welcoming to most walkers. Suitable for adults; all French levels welcome.
Meeting point: Mémorial de Nelson Mandela Parc Rigot, Av. de la Paix 9, 1202 Genève
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