L'horloge fleurie, Floral clock at Jardin Anglais, Switzerland
The floral timepiece combines 3,000 plants arranged in a circular pattern with mechanical clockwork measuring 5 meters in diameter.
Created in 1955 by landscape architect Armand Auberson, the clock represents Geneva's commitment to merging horticultural and watchmaking traditions.
The clock face changes four times annually, featuring begonias in summer, pansies in autumn, primroses in March, and new pansies in April.
The timepiece maintains accuracy through satellite synchronization, while dedicated gardeners from Geneva's Parks Service maintain the plants weekly.
The clock features the world's longest second hand at 2.5 meters, donated by Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe.
Location: Geneva
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Quai du Général-Guisan 28, 1204 Genève, Switzerland 1204 Genève
Phone: +41224185000
Website: https://ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/patrimoine-tourisme/horloge-fleurie/item/lieu/lhorloge-fleurie
GPS coordinates: 46.20418,6.15098
Latest update: May 15, 2025 10:39
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. The Jet d'Eau, an emblematic fountain shooting water 140 meters high, marks the lake landscape. Visitors also explore the collections at the Natural History Museum, walk through botanical gardens housing alpine and tropical plants, or visit Maison Tavel, the oldest medieval house in the city. The Bains des Pâquis offer swimming and relaxation by the lake with views of Mont Blanc. This concentration of historic, scientific, and natural sites makes Geneva a comprehensive destination for discovering the Swiss Romand heritage.
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