Bains des Pâquis

Name: Bains des Pâquis
Address: Quai du Mont-Blanc 30, 1201, Genève, Geneva, 1201, CH
Telephone: +41 22 732 29 74

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Bains des Pâquis is a public bathing facility on a pier on Lake Geneva’s right bank, beside Geneva’s Pâquis quarter.

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What's on here

Nudité et voiles de coton au sauna des Bains Until 31 Oct

Expo: Clap sur le Léman VI Until 31 Oct

Nages de nuit Wednesday, 18:00

Nage en eau libre Until 17 May 2027

New Moon sauna Until 20 May 2027

Full Moon sauna Until 20 May 2027

Why go

Views across Lake Geneva to the city and Jet d’eau.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30Show all

Monday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Tuesday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Wednesday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Thursday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Friday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Saturday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Sunday10:00 – 18:00, 07:00 – 22:30

Good to know

Outdoor SeatingServes AlcoholWaterfront

Don't miss

Phare des PâquisThe current lighthouse was erected in 1894 on a stone base dating to 1857.On the pier beside the baths
Pools and beachesThe pools face the city; the beaches open onto Lake Geneva in summer.At the baths
Lake Geneva exhibitionsThe baths host an exhibition about the lake’s islands and near-islands, as well as the sixth edition of “Clap sur le Léman”.At the baths

History

1872The first wooden baths opened between the harbour pier and the Pâquis shore.
1889The pier was extended on stilts.
1890The baths became municipal facilities.
1931–1932The wooden baths were demolished in 1931 and rebuilt the following year in reinforced concrete and glass, with Bauhaus influence. Engineer Louis Arnichard and architect Henry Roche designed equal bathing areas for men and women.
February 1987Users and residents formed the Association d’usagers des Bains des Pâquis to oppose a modern rebuild.

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1988A referendum rejected the proposed reconstruction, with 72% of voters against it.
1991–1995The baths were restored with the users’ association taking part; the association also took over management.
TodayThe association extended the bathing season from five months to year-round opening.

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Tips for your visit

For an evening sauna visit, the programme includes full-moon events between September 2026 and May 2027 and a new-moon event in October 2026.
The Buvette des Bains is at 30 quai du Mont-Blanc; the restaurant serves a plat du jour throughout the day.
Around 15 independent, qualified massage therapists offer treatments at the baths.

Best time to visit

The baths are open year-round. Summer brings the beach and Les Aubes, sunrise concerts and performances held on the pier since 2007.

Know before you go

Open year-round.

How to get there

BusBus 29 stops directly at Bains des Pâquis during summer.
BusBuses 1 and 25 stop at Navigation, near the baths.
BoatMouettes genevoises routes M1, M2 and M3 stop at Pâquis, near the baths.
BikeBicycle parking is located at the entrance.
On footReach the baths from the jetée des Bains des Pâquis.

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6,500 square
The rebuilt baths covered 6,500 square metres.
History – Bains des Pâquis
1932
The jetty was built on 448 piles; the first was driven on January 20, 1932.
History – Bains des Pâquis
The baths are designated category B in Switzerland’s inventory of cultural property of regional importance.
Bains des Pâquis - Wikipedia

Sources: Bains des Pâquis - Wikipedia · Geneva - Wikivoyage (eat) · Bains des Pâquis · History – Bains des Pâquis · Bains des Pâquis - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where

Quai du Mont-Blanc 30, 1201, Genève

Website: bains-des-paquis.ch/
Phone: +41 22 732 29 74

Questions and answers

Is there outdoor seating at Bains des Pâquis?

Yes, outdoor seating is available by the waterfront.

Are there vegetarian options at Bains des Pâquis?

Yes, vegetarian-friendly options are available.

Why were Bains des Pâquis restored rather than replaced?

An investigation found that damaged support pillars could be repaired individually.

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