There are a huge number of interesting museums in Geneva, so it is simply necessary to take a break in your sightseeing schedule so that the abundance of information does not create chaos in your head. And the best place to retreat into nature is Rousseau Island, which is located in the middle of the Rhone River, just below Mont Blanc Bridge.
It is amazing that in the center of the bustling life of a European city, such a corner of untouched nature has still survived. Curly willows hanging down to the water, wildflowers, and secluded spots by the water where you can feed wild ducks and swans…
There is always a spot on the 70-meter stone bench for those who want to sit in silence and admire the excellent view of the city. A monument to Jean-Jacques Rousseau stands in the center of the island. Historians claim that the famous writer loved to reflect while walking through this park. Therefore, in 1832, grateful compatriots decided to immortalize his name by renaming Ship Island.
