ON SATURDAY, 6 JUNE, Bains des Paquis will re-open to the public after a total closure during lockdown.
A maximum of 1,500 people will be allowed onto the premises – including the restaurant, beaches, sauna etc at any one time and the social distancing measures prescribed by government will be adhered to, a spokesman said.
For us this is one of Geneva’s most emblematic public spaces and we have spent many hours here – eating the best fondue in town and lovely fresh lunches at reasonable prices, having a ladies spa day in the sauna and hammam, and of course, dipping in the lake.
Their events – including the early morning summer concerts, which unfortunately will not take place this year, are legendary.
It is a unique place where locals and tourists mix in a relaxed atmosphere and where good food can be had at decent prices.
Read our article IT’S TIME FOR A SWIM! GENEVA SWIMMING POOLS RE-OPEN for more ideas where you can cool off this summer!
SAVE THE BAINS DES PAQUIS
As a result of the lockdown the BdP, which is heavily subsidised, has suffered massive financial losses.
In an attempt to ‘save’ this space, they have created a crowdfunding project on SIG IMPACT to collect funds to help pay salaries and other costs.
You can find out more about this project and donate funds on this SIG IMPACT link.
