Jet d'eau (water foutain)

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Originally a simple security valve at the Coulouvrenière hydraulic factory, this water fountain has, over the years, grown to be the symbol of Geneva.

In 1891, it was transferred to the "Rade", to become a major tourist attraction. However, it was not until 1951 that it was provided with an autonomous pumping station, propelling 500 litres of water per second to a height of 140 metres at a speed of 200 km per hour (124 miles/h).

Eight 9,000-watt projectors light the fountain’s majestic column in the evening as it soars skywards.

Location: Quai du Général-Guisan

Opening hours

Exceptional closings:
• in case of strong winds
• when the temperature is lower than 2°C
• 3 weeks of checkup in November

2009

• From April 27th until September 13th:
From 10am until 11pm (with illumination)

• From September 14th until November 1st:
. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Sunday , from 10am until sunset
. On Friday and Saturday, from 10am until 10.30pm (with illumination)

• From November 2nd 2009 until February 28th, 2010:
From 11.30am until 4pm

2010

• From December 28th, 2009 until February 28th, 2010:
. Everyday, from 11.30am until 4pm

• From March 1st until April 25th, 2010:
. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday , from 10am until sunset
. On Friday and Saturday, from 10am until 10.30pm (with illumination)

• From April 26th until September 19th:
. Everyday from 10am until 11pm (with illumination)

• From September 20th until October 31st, 2010:
. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday , from 10am until sunset
. On Friday and Saturday, from 10am until 10.30pm (with illumination)

• From November 1st, 2010 until February 27th:
. Everyday, from 11.30am until 4pm

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