I took the boat from Nyon, Switzerland to Yvoire. I felt like I had stepped back in time after…read moregetting off the boat. The buildings are covered in ivy and flowers and walking up the hill to go to the gardens through the medieval little town is phenomenal in and of itself. The garden is a world of it's own. You step into another dimension when you enter. It is peaceful and beautiful. You could spend hours in there discovering all the hidden secrets the garden has to offer. It is amazing how they set up this garden for the 5 senses. It has the aviary in the middle and the for touch they have plants with all different kinds of textures. Smell is not just fragrant flowers, but also plants that smell once you have rubbed the leaves. I really enjoyed this place. Great view of the castle from here as well. If your ever in Yvoire definitely check out this place.

Yvoire is wonderful and this garden is a must see, especially if you have a family. Its a very good…read moredeal, a one price ticket to get it and the garden is ture to its name, 5 senses are used throughout. The garden has been remade as the garden would have been for the food and medicines of the castle that is in Yvoire..the castle is right next door, however, it is a private residence so you can only tour their garden, gotta love Europe for the whole castle thing, right? Needless to say its very interesting to see how a garden was set up for the day/time and you can hear the birds, smell the flowers, (the plants that smell like coca-cola), taste some herbs, see the flowers and plants, and touch some as well. You can walk through it, sit on a bench and just relax there for a while.

From the owner: Das Papiliorama ist eine gemeinnützige Stiftung mit dem Ziel, das Publikum für das Schicksal der…read moreTropenwälder und der Artenvielfalt im Allgemeinen zu sensibilisieren. Dabei wird die tropische Natur in den lebenden Ausstellungen so nah wie möglich an die Besucher ran gebracht. Eine Schwesterstiftung des Papilioramas (die ITCF) schützt konkret 23'500 Hektaren (235 km²) tropischer Natur in Belize, Zentralamerika.

This is a beautiful garden in the heart of Geneva. Entry is free, and the garden is not very big,…read moreso you can walk through in an hour. There were some animals to see, cool plants, and many spots to sit and relax.

First off, this botanical garden offers free entry. This is an amazing find. There are flowers…read moreand plants from absolutely everywhere, they have bee hives, a zen garden, glass greenhouses...something for everyone. The grounds are extensive - you could spend hours wandering around. This is a great spot for individuals, couples, or families. Picnics are also welcome here! If you're in Geneva and don't stop by the gardens at least for a quick stroll, you're missing out. It is easy to get here by bus from the train terminal, and there are other sites nearby like Lake Geneva.