Every year, Geneva commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Escalade which took place on the night of December 11-12, 1602.
It was a failed attempt by Charles-Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy, to take Geneva by surprise by climbing its walls.
- Find out all about the Escalade celebration, which combines tradition, humor and official commemoration.
- Virtual and pictorial exhibition of the Bibliothèque de Genève.
- The history of the Escalade on the blog of the Swiss National Museum.
- Immersive experience ‘La Nuit de l’Escalade’ offered at a preferential rate with Dreamscape, partner of the Cultural Kiosks.
Celebration
The Company of 1602 is a Geneva historical society founded in March 1926 to perpetuate the commemoration of the Escalade. For three days, it recreates scenes from daily life in Geneva at the dawn of the 17th century.
It organizes 3 parades including a variety of activities on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th with the grand historical parade through the Old Town.
Sunday’s parade will be broadcast live on the national TV channel RTS2 and on the local channel Leman bleu.
Sporting and festive event ahead of the festivities on December 6th and 7th. Meet up at Parc des Bastions for a variety of activities – food, music, exhibitions, stands, children’s area.
