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Location: Onex is an urban commune in the canton of Geneva, located just southwest of the city and close to the River Rhône.
Topography: Largely flat and residential, Onex combines urban housing areas with green parks and tree-lined spaces.
Distance from Geneva: Approximately 4 km from Geneva city centre (around 10–15 minutes by car or tram).
Getting there: Easily accessible by public transport, including trams and buses from central Geneva, as well as by road.
Highlights: Local parks, community facilities, cultural centres, and access to nearby riverbanks.
Neighbouring communes: Lancy, Confignon, Bernex, and Plan-les-Ouates.
Best for: Leisure activities such as park outings, casual walks, cycling, and enjoying accessible green spaces close to the city.
Highlights: Local parks, community facilities, cultural centres, and access to nearby riverbanks.
Neighbouring communes: Lancy, Confignon, Bernex, and Plan-les-Ouates.
Best for: Leisure activities such as park outings, casual walks, cycling, and enjoying accessible green spaces close to the city.
A glimpse into Onex's past and present:
Mentioned as early as the Middle Ages, Onex remained a quiet agricultural village for centuries.
Its character changed rapidly in the 1960s, when large-scale urban development transformed it into a residential suburb to accommodate Geneva’s growing population.
Despite this expansion, traces of its rural past can still be seen, offering a blend of green spaces and modern living.
Its character changed rapidly in the 1960s, when large-scale urban development transformed it into a residential suburb to accommodate Geneva’s growing population.
Despite this expansion, traces of its rural past can still be seen, offering a blend of green spaces and modern living.
Things to see, do and discover in the commune of Onex:
CULTURAL & NATURE VISITS
La Gavotte FarmLa Gavotte is a non-profit association focused on helping children learn about animals.
The farm houses various animals, with the larger ones living together in a meadow, where children can interact with them and learn how to care for them. Children can also explore the nearby woods and fields during walks.
Pony rides are available for children as young as 2.
Additionally, La Gavotte organizes ten one-week camps annually for kids aged 5 to 12, focused on ponies, farm animals, and nature, with camps held during Easter, autumn, and summer.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
The farm houses various animals, with the larger ones living together in a meadow, where children can interact with them and learn how to care for them. Children can also explore the nearby woods and fields during walks.
Pony rides are available for children as young as 2.
Additionally, La Gavotte organizes ten one-week camps annually for kids aged 5 to 12, focused on ponies, farm animals, and nature, with camps held during Easter, autumn, and summer.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
CULTURAL VENUES
Spectacles OnésiensThis performing arts theatre hosts a variety of performances including dance, theatre and music.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Petit Théâtre d'Onex-ParcA small local performance venue located in the basement of a school. It hosts theatre, comedy, and family shows with scheduled performances; events typically take place in the evenings or weekends depending on the programme.
Location: Google Maps
Location: Google Maps
NATURE RESERVES
Onex Forest This 33-hectare forest is a vital refuge for various species of wild animals.
Positioned around the forest are several didactic boards which are there to teach visitors about the richness and treasures of the forest.
The forest is traversed by numerous walking trails, including one that follows the river Rhône's edge.
Parking: Route de Loëx, 1233 Bernex and Rue du Vieux-Moulin, 1213 OnexNearest bus stops: 'Onex, Marché' and 'Onex Maison Onésienne'Location: Google Maps
Positioned around the forest are several didactic boards which are there to teach visitors about the richness and treasures of the forest.
The forest is traversed by numerous walking trails, including one that follows the river Rhône's edge.
Parking: Route de Loëx, 1233 Bernex and Rue du Vieux-Moulin, 1213 OnexNearest bus stops: 'Onex, Marché' and 'Onex Maison Onésienne'Location: Google Maps
OUTDOOR FITNESS
Outdoor fitness installationsMachine equipment located in Parc du Gros-Chêne.
Free access.
Location: Google Maps
Free access.
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PARKS & PICNIC SPOTS
Parc BrotThe park stretches covers over 53,000 m².
Home to around 1,000 trees, it features a pond, playground, horse meadow, and sports facilities.
With remarkable trees and nature trail points, it offers a diverse and lively setting for outdoor activities.
Location: Google Maps
Home to around 1,000 trees, it features a pond, playground, horse meadow, and sports facilities.
With remarkable trees and nature trail points, it offers a diverse and lively setting for outdoor activities.
Location: Google Maps
Photo credit: onex.ch
Parc de la Mairie This park spans 27,436 m² and includes a communal vineyard of 600 Muscat vines producing L’Onésie wine, a fountain, a playground, and a Nature en Ville trail marker.
The park also features 16 conifers and 169 deciduous trees including eight remarkable trees, namely an Atlas cedar, Himalayan cedar, Douglas fir, Austrian pine, purple beech, Scots pine, European lime, and field maple.
Location: Google Maps
The park also features 16 conifers and 169 deciduous trees including eight remarkable trees, namely an Atlas cedar, Himalayan cedar, Douglas fir, Austrian pine, purple beech, Scots pine, European lime, and field maple.
Location: Google Maps
Photo credit: onex.ch
POINTS OF INTEREST
Le Sage sculptureLe Sage (The Wise) is a monumental public sculpture created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone in 2014. Standing about 10 metres high, it represents a simplified human figure made of stacked granite blocks.
Inspired by prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge, it symbolises ancestral spirituality and creates a visual link between the surrounding church and temple.
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Inspired by prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge, it symbolises ancestral spirituality and creates a visual link between the surrounding church and temple.
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POOLS & BATHS
Onex Swimming PoolThe Onex Swimming Pool (Piscine municipale d’Onex-Parc) is a public indoor facility. It features a 25-metre pool and a smaller teaching pool, with an outdoor paddling pool open in summer.
The pool is open year-round except for public holidays, and offers accessible facilities, lockers, and swimming courses.
Check the website for opening hours.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
The pool is open year-round except for public holidays, and offers accessible facilities, lockers, and swimming courses.
Check the website for opening hours.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
RESTAURANTS
La Cité FleurieCité Fleurie is a casual brasserie serving a mix of French, Italian, and European dishes.
It features a terrace for outdoor seating, and every Friday and Saturday evening, there is music.
The restaurant is open daily, generally from 7.30am until 12pm.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
It features a terrace for outdoor seating, and every Friday and Saturday evening, there is music.
The restaurant is open daily, generally from 7.30am until 12pm.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: lacitefleurie.ch
Brasserie Onésiennel’Onésienne offers traditional cuisine with modern touches in a classic brasserie setting. Using fresh, quality ingredients, it is popular with locals. The establishment also has a large terrace.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 11pm, closed on Sundays.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 11pm, closed on Sundays.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: lonésienne.ch
Asia CanteenAsian restaurant serving a wide range of Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes. The menu includes dumplings, noodles, rice dishes, curries, and stir-fries, with options for meat, seafood, and vegetarian diets.
The restaurant is known for generous portions and a varied menu covering both classic and modern Asian cuisine.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
The restaurant is known for generous portions and a varied menu covering both classic and modern Asian cuisine.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Restaurant AsmaraRestaurant Asmara specialises in Eritrean cuisine, offering traditional dishes served in a warm and informal setting. The restaurant includes a terrace for outdoor dining.
Open daily except Mondays.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Open daily except Mondays.
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Photo credit: restaurantasmara.ch
L'Idéal Restaurant Replacing the former restaurant of the Onex swimming pool, this restaurant serves simple Italian and Swiss-style. It offers outdoor seating during warmer months.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am-12am.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am-12am.
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FelicitaFelicita is a neighbourhood restaurant focused on Italian cuisine, including pasta and pizza dishes.
Open for lunch and dinner service.
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Open for lunch and dinner service.
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Auberge d'OnexAuberge d’Onex is a traditional restaurant offering Italian cuisine in a refined and upscale setting. It features a garden terrace for outdoor dining.
The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm, and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm, and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: aubergedonex.ch
Restaurant La FermeRestaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, using fresh seasonal produce.
A terrace is available for outdoor dining in the summer months.
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
A terrace is available for outdoor dining in the summer months.
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Restaurant des Fourneaux du MénageRestaurant focused on creative, seasonal cuisine rooted in local Geneva produce.
The menu evolves throughout the year, highlighting short supply chains and carefully sourced ingredients.
Combining refined cooking with a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a warm dining experience focused on quality, freshness, and regional flavours.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
The menu evolves throughout the year, highlighting short supply chains and carefully sourced ingredients.
Combining refined cooking with a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a warm dining experience focused on quality, freshness, and regional flavours.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: Restaurant des Fourneaux du Ménage
Restaurant du Tennis Club d'OnexThis restaurant at the Onex Tennis Club offers French-style cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
It has a terrace overlooking the tennis courts and the pond in Brot park.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
It has a terrace overlooking the tennis courts and the pond in Brot park.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Chez Carla & Nuno Café LanerChez Carla & Nuno is a Italian-Mediterranean restaurant which offers generous portions of fresh pasta, grilled meats, seafood, and traditional Swiss dishes like fondue.
Open daily except Sunday.
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Open daily except Sunday.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: Café-restaurant du Gros-Chêne
La Courte-PailleLa Courtepaille is a casual French grill restaurant known for its flame-cooked meats, hearty burgers, and traditional dishes like steak, ribs, and chicken skewers. The menu also includes salads, vegetarian options, and classic desserts.
Open daily except Wednesday and Sunday.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Open daily except Wednesday and Sunday.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: lacourtepaille.ch
Chez Lino La Table des ArtisansChez Lino is a cosy Italian-style restaurant. It serves a variety of pizzas, pastas, and traditional Mediterranean dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: chezlino.ch
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Onex Municipal StadiumThe stadium includes a synthetic pitch and a nearby open-access field located behind the refreshment stand, available daily from 8am to 8pm. It is freely accessible to the public outside of FC Onex club matches.
Location: Google Maps
Location: Google Maps
Parc des EvauxThe Parc des Evaux spans nearly 20 hectares of green space within a total area of 55 hectares.
It features a sports centre with a frisbee golf course, jogging trails, pétanque courts, a skate park, ping-pong tables, an athletics track, beach volleyball courts, a footgolf course, football pitches, tennis courts, and a BMX trail.
Additionally, the park offers a "Nature in the City" trail and an adventure park.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
It features a sports centre with a frisbee golf course, jogging trails, pétanque courts, a skate park, ping-pong tables, an athletics track, beach volleyball courts, a footgolf course, football pitches, tennis courts, and a BMX trail.
Additionally, the park offers a "Nature in the City" trail and an adventure park.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Parc AventureForest adventure courses are set among the treetops, with bridges, nets, cables, zip lines, and beams connecting each tree.
The Geneva adventure park offers 11 courses of varying difficulty, with access based on age and height. Children aged 3 to 6 can enjoy the mini courses independently, with an adult supervising from the ground. From 7 years old, they can tackle the larger courses if they can reach a bar located 1.5 metres high.
Additionally, our three giant zip lines are the longest parallel ones in suburban Europe, stretching 160 metres.
They also host birthday parties and corporate events.
Open from March to November. Check their website for dates and times.
Website: Link Location: Google Maps
The Geneva adventure park offers 11 courses of varying difficulty, with access based on age and height. Children aged 3 to 6 can enjoy the mini courses independently, with an adult supervising from the ground. From 7 years old, they can tackle the larger courses if they can reach a bar located 1.5 metres high.
Additionally, our three giant zip lines are the longest parallel ones in suburban Europe, stretching 160 metres.
They also host birthday parties and corporate events.
Open from March to November. Check their website for dates and times.
Website: Link Location: Google Maps
TEA ROOMS & CAFES
Philippe TailléTea room, bakery and patisserie.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 6.30am to 7pm, and Sunday 6.30am to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
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Open Tuesday-Saturday 6.30am to 7pm, and Sunday 6.30am to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Boulangerie Pâtisserie Tea-Room d'OnexBakery and tea room also serving breakfast and lunch, classic baked goods and simple savoury options.
Open Tuesday to Friday 7am–6pm and weekends 7am-1pm. Closed on Mondays.
Location: Google Maps
Open Tuesday to Friday 7am–6pm and weekends 7am-1pm. Closed on Mondays.
Location: Google Maps
Photo credit: Jerome G
Majestic Tea-RoomTea room-bakery-pâtisserie open daily from 6.30am to 7pm.
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
Photo credit: Majestic Tea Room
Les FougèresKnown for its quality breads and pastries, this team room and bakery is open Monday to Friday 7.30am–8pm, and Saturday 8am-8pm. Closed on Sunday.
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Location: Google Maps
Glaces du MoulinGlaces du Moulin is an ice cream shop, opening seasonally from April to September and offering a variety of homemade ice cream products as well as hot and cold drinks.
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Website: LinkLocation: Google Maps
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