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About this place
Parc Chuit is a public park in Lancy, a municipality bordering Geneva in the Swiss canton of Geneva. At about 2.3 hectares, it counts among the largest green spaces in Lancy and offers play areas, barbecue spots and a summer kiosk.
Who was Chuit?
The park is named after Philippe Chuit (1866-1939), a Swiss chemist who helped pioneer synthetic perfumes. The grounds were once owned by his wife, Thérèse Chuit-Firmenich. Lancy bought the estate in 1969 and opened it to the public.
What can you do in Parc Chuit?
The park is home to the municipal horticultural nursery, where the plants for the town's flowerbeds and planters are grown. Visitors will find:
- play modules for children,
- barbecue areas,
- climbing blocks and slacklines,
- a MoonBoard for climbing practice,
- a summer kiosk serving drinks and snacks.
The Pavillon de l'Orangerie also stands in the grounds. In summer the park hosts open-air film screenings.
Will the park grow?
In 2017 the town bought a large private plot south of the park. A villa on it has been on the cantonal inventory of protected buildings since 1982. The park is set to roughly double in size as part of the new Surville district, which is meant to bring more green space to residents.
When should you visit?
Late spring and summer are best: the kiosk is open, the grills are in use and evening cinema screenings take place. A quiet walk under the trees also works outside the season. Lancy maintains around thirty parks and twenty-five playgrounds, so you can easily combine Parc Chuit with a stroll to nearby green spaces such as Parc Louis-Bertrand or Parc Émile-Dupont.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a playground in Parc Chuit? Yes. The park has play modules for children, plus climbing blocks and slacklines.
Can you barbecue here? Yes, the park has barbecue areas. Check the current rules on the Lancy town website (lancy.ch).
Is entry free? Yes. It is a public municipal park open to everyone.
Is there a café in the park? A kiosk operates in summer. Outside the season, do not count on food and drink on site.
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