Rouelbeau Castle

#1034 among destinations in Switzerland

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Rouelbeau Castle is a ruined lowland fortress in the municipality of Meinier and the only comprehensively visible remnant of a medieval castle in the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a heritage site of national significance. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1318 (706 years ago)Coordinates: 46°14'31"N, 6°13'4"E

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Nearby attractions include: Musée d'histoire des sciences, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Botanical Garden, Domaine de Penthes.

3.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Musée d'histoire des sciences, Geneva
89 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Parc de la Perle du Lac on the banks of Lake Geneva, the Musée d'histoire des sciences is a hidden gem in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. This museum is dedicated to the history of science and serves as a testament to the city's rich scientific...
2.6 miSW
Library of rare manuscripts and books
Fondation Martin Bodmer, Geneva
66 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Cologny, just outside Geneva, Switzerland, the Fondation Martin Bodmer stands as a testament to the literary and cultural heritage of humanity. This museum, designed to house one of the world's most prestigious private collections of...
3.6 miW
Park, Specialty museum, Museum
Botanical Garden, Geneva
91 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, the Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This enchanting park, which sprawls across 28 hectares, is a sanctuary for plant lovers and a testament...
3.7 miW
Park
Domaine de Penthes, Geneva
94 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Geneva, Switzerland, the Domaine de Penthes is a cultural and historical treasure that invites visitors into the heart of Swiss diplomacy and military history. This stately chateau, also known as Penthes Castle, is not only an...
2.9 miSW
Yacht club, Sailing
Société Nautique de Genève, Geneva
75 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva, the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) is a prestigious yacht club that has become an iconic institution within the nautical community of Geneva, Switzerland. With its rich history and tradition in sailing excellence...
3.6 miSW
Synagogue
Communauté Juive Libérale de Genève, Geneva
93 min walk • The Communauté Juive Libérale de Genève - GIL or Liberal Jewish Community of Geneva is a Liberal Jewish community located on the eastern side of the river Rhone in Geneva. Established as the Liberal Israelite Group on 7 December 1970, the organisation was later renamed the Communauté Juive Libérale de Genève.
3.3 miSW
Park, Playground
Parc des Eaux Vives, Geneva
84 min walk • The Parc des Eaux Vives has a surface of 45,000 m2 and is situated at the Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva, right next at the Parc La Grange. It is a sloping hillside park topped by a historic mansion dating back to the 18th century, that now serves as a hotel and restaurant.
3.5 miSW
Park, Playground
Parc La Grange, Geneva
89 min walk • The Parc La Grange is an urban park in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. The city park is located south of Lake Geneva at the Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva.
1.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Bellerive
39 min walk • Bellerive Castle is a château in the municipality of Collonge-Bellerive of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Bellerive Castle was constructed in 1666 for Charles-Emmanuel II.
2.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Cologny, Geneva
62 min walk • Cologny is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
3.3 miSW
Area
Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva
85 min walk • Chêne-Bougeries is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.