Promenade de la Treille, Pedestrian promenade in Geneva, Switzerland
Promenade de la Treille is a pedestrian promenade in Geneva, Switzerland, stretching between the mansions of rue des Granges, the Hôtel-de-Ville, and the ramparts overlooking the Parc des Bastions. It is lined with chestnut trees and features a long wooden bench along its length, offering views over the park and the city.
Created around 1515 as a defensive platform, the promenade was first planted with trees in 1558 and later became a popular meeting place. The long bench was assembled in 1767, and the current chestnut trees were planted in 1721.
The promenade is a popular gathering place for locals, who come to stroll and sit on the long bench. Each spring, the blossoming of the official chestnut tree is eagerly awaited and announced in the press, marking the arrival of the season.
The promenade is easily reached on foot from the old town, with a flat entrance via rue Henri-Fazy and a ramp from Place Neuve. It is a good spot to rest and enjoy the view, and dogs on leash are welcome.
The wall separating the promenade from the ramp is considered the richest in Switzerland for living species, with 149 species recorded. Also, the long bench is said to be the longest in the world, measuring 120 meters.
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