It’s so nice when my toddler, husband and I can agree on something when we’re traveling or even when we’re not traveling. We all agreed that by far the best part of Geneva’s Botanic Garden is the Carrousel des Fables, which translates to the Carousel of Fairy Tales. This beautiful carousel has unexpected animals that are part vehicle, and they’re all based on the stories in the poems by Jean de La Fontaine. The carousel was created by Copyrart, a Geneva organization that teaches unemployed people new skills, in 2002 and arrived in the Botanic Garden in 2004 after a two-year stint in the English Garden. We only had one full sight-seeing day in Geneva but we let our son ride the Carrousel des Fables twice — we all loved it!
Bull riding Swiss-style? The toddler chose the bull on the Carrousel des Fables.
Wish to ride a dolphin? It’s one of the animals on the Carousel of Fairy Tales in Geneva.
One of the fastest turtles I’ve ever seen… The turtle on the Carrousel des Fables, the Carousel of Fairy Tales in Geneva.
Flying high in Geneva… The bird on the Carousel of Fairy Tales
The rabbit on the Carousel of Fairy Tales
Wondering where we stayed in Geneva? Read about our amazing experience at the Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues Geneva.
What a VERY COOL carousel! I can’t choose between the dolphin and the sea turtle – what fun! 🙂
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It looks like something Phileas Fogg would take Around the World in 80 Days! Fun!
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Absolutely magical!
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Not sure if I would enjoy this as a kid, or be frightened. But as an adult, it’s awesome!
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What a gorgeous carousel! Someone from Guatemala just moved to Geneva, saying it’s one of the most expensive places she’s ever lived in.
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I LOVE this carousel! Went there with my daughter last summer!
Oh, such a cute carousel! My kids would love to go.
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What a spectacular carousel. No wonder the entire family loved it!
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Riding the carousel look like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Can you ride the bird?
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I want to ride the dolphin! How cool.
What joyful colors!
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What a cool place is this? Looks very amazing to me.Love it.
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