Women of Geneva

From Jeanne de Jussie, secretary to the Mother Superior of the Poor Clares convent at Bourg-de-Four and author of a chronicle of the Reformation, to Isabelle Eberhardt, who rode along the Rhône before venturing into the Sahara on her white stallion, this walk takes you past places where remarkable women (writers, doctors, philanthropists, committed feminists, educators, and adventurers) left their mark. The route focuses on two main hubs: the Old Town and the Parc des Bastions.

They helped shape Geneva too! A historical journey through women’s perspectives

This tour introduces a few remarkable women and highlights their invaluable contributions to Geneva’s history. It spans from the Middle Ages to the present day, from a Cypriot princess to a President of the Swiss Confederation.

Women and the Reformation

Jean Calvin, Martin Luther, John Knox… Was the Reformation only a story of men? Of course not. Women also played an important role. This walk will help you discover their stories and how they contributed to society’s transformation. 

O women of Geneva!

As we walk Geneva’s cobblestones, let us pay tribute to the women who have often, quietly shaped our city’s heritage in the religious, political, and artistic spheres.

Let us set out in the company of the theologian Marie Dentière, the legendary Mère Royaume, and the discreet Henriette Rath, alongside a witch, an intrepid traveler, an accomplished salon host… and be won over by their intelligence and boldness. An original, varied route that will not forget the feminists along the way…