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L'horloge fleurie

📍 Switzerland, Geneva, English Garden, Flower Clock
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Introduction

The Flower Clock is a charming flower clock in Geneva's lakeside English Garden, a living symbol of Geneva as the 'watchmaking capital of the world.' Built in 1955, its face is planted with thousands of seasonal flowers and plants, changing color and pattern with the seasons; about five meters across, its hands move slowly above the flowers, blending Swiss watchmaking craft with gardening beauty. It has one of the world's longest second hands. Facing Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau, it is a must-visit landmark, often on Geneva postcards. Though small, this clock of precision and flowers embodies Geneva's city character.

Highlights

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Flower Clock
A face of thousands of seasonal flowers, changing with the seasons.
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Watchmaking Capital Symbol
Blends Swiss watchmaking and gardening—symbol of the watch capital.
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Extra-Long Second Hand
One of the world's longest second hands, moving slowly.
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Lakeside Position
Facing the Jet d'Eau and Lake Geneva—a must-visit landmark.

🛈 Practical Info

Free OpeningThe Flower Clock is in the English Garden, free.
Best TimeMost colorful when flowers bloom in spring and summer.
Getting ThereIn the lakeside English Garden; walkable.
CombineVisit with the Jet d'Eau, Lake Geneva and English Garden.
DurationSmall photo stop, about 15–30 minutes.

💡 Tips

The Flower Clock faces the Jet d'Eau—frame both in one shot.
Most colorful when flowers bloom in spring and summer.
As a symbol of the watch capital, a must-visit city card.
Flowers change by season—per the site.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting L'horloge fleurie?

The Flower Clock faces the Jet d'Eau—frame both in one shot. Most colorful when flowers bloom in spring and summer.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.