Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais, Geneva

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Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais (address: Bd du Pont-d’Arve 35) is a place located in Geneva (Genève canton) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1286 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°11'42"N latitude and 6°8'47"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Hôpital (bus, 4 min walk), Hôpital (trolleybus, 4 min walk), Pont-d'Arve (tram, 4 min walk), Genève-Champel (train, 10 min walk), Molard (ferry, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Parapark Genève Escape Room (room escape games, 4 min walk), Bibliothèque de Genève (john calvin, 7 min walk), Reformation Wall (memorial, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°11'42"N, 6°8'47"E

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Bd du Pont-d’Arve 35Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias (Saint-Fraçois)Geneva Switzerland

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Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Pierre Cathedral, Patinoire des Vernets, Reformation Wall, Museum of Art and History.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais?

Nearby attractions include Parapark Genève Escape Room, Geneva (4 min walk), Bibliothèque de Genève, Geneva (7 min walk), Reformation Wall, Geneva (9 min walk), Museum of Art and History, Geneva (10 min walk).

How to get to Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maison de Quartier de Plainpalais:

Bus

Hôpital • Lines: 1, 35, 5 (4 min walk)
Pont-d'Arve • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Hôpital • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
Claparède • Lines: 3, 7 (6 min walk)

Tram

Pont-d'Arve • Lines: 12, 18 (4 min walk)
Augustins • Lines: 12, 18 (7 min walk)

Train

Genève-Champel (10 min walk)
Genève-Eaux-Vives (25 min walk)

Ferry

Molard • Lines: M1 (18 min walk)
Genève-Jardin-Anglais • Lines: 3150, 3154 (19 min walk)