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Le jet d'eau de Genève est un jet d'eau vertical d'une hauteur de 140 mètres [1] situé dans la rade de Genève, en Suisse. Véritable emblème de la ville, il s'agit de l'un de ses principaux attraits touristiques depuis 1891.
The Jet d'Eau (French pronunciation: [ʒɛ do], Water-Jet) is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site and on the official logo for Geneva's hosting of group stage matches at UEFA Euro 2008.
Situé en plein cœur de la rade, le jet d’eau est l’emblème de la ville de Genève et sa principale attraction touristique. Il fait partie intégrante du paysage et tient une place particulière dans le cœur des Genevois.
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Nov 15, 2023 · Located at the very heart of the harbour area, the Jet d’eau is the emblem of the City of Geneva and its main tourist attraction. It is an integral part of the landscape and occupies a special place in the locals’ hearts.
The Jet d’eau, the star of Geneva harbour! One hundred and forty metres high and 500 litres of water per second at 200km/h: that’s the Jet d’eau! A true icon of Geneva, the gigantic water fountain has a beautiful story to tell but did you know that its presence in Geneva is almost an accident?
The place generated so much enthusiasm and excitement that it became a real attraction for locals and tourists. In 1891 a new Jet d’Eau was created at its current location in the harbour. In 1951, thanks to a pumping station on the lake, it rose from 90 metres to a height of 140 metres. It should be noted that its height is now at its maximum ...
140 mètres de haut et 500 litres d'eau par seconde à 200km/h, nous vous présentons le Jet d'eau ! Le Jet d’eau, devenu une véritable icône de Genève a une belle histoire à raconter.
