Genève
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History & heritage
Geneva became the 'Protestant Rome' under John Calvin in the 16th century and remained an independent republic until it joined the Confederation in 1815.
Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross here in 1863. Today Geneva hosts the UN's European headquarters and hundreds of international organisations.
Traditions
L'Escalade
Weekend near 11–12 December
Celebrates repelling the 1602 Savoy attack: costumed parades, the Course de l'Escalade and smashing chocolate marmites.
Jeûne genevois
Thursday after first Sunday of September
A public holiday of fasting and reflection, marked with plum tarts (tarte aux pruneaux).
Marronnier de la Treille
From early spring
An official usher records the first leaf bud of the chestnut tree — announcing Geneva's spring since 1818.
Official public events & cultural agenda
Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Genève are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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