Fête de l'Escalade
Don't miss the annual Fête de l’Escalade festival!
The Escalade is a Genevan festival celebrated every December to commemorate Geneva's victory against the Duke of Savoy's troops in 1602.
Let yourself be transported back to 1602 as a parade of some 800 people in period costumes roam around Geneva's Old Town on foot or horseback. Keep warm beside a bonfire while enjoying the traditional chocolate cauldron (marmite en chocolat) - a delicious treat for chocoholics!
Geneva welcomes you to join in with one of its oldest traditional celebrations!
The Escalade is a Genevan festival celebrated every December to commemorate Geneva's victory against the Duke of Savoy's troops in 1602.
Let yourself be transported back to 1602 as a parade of some 800 people in period costumes roam around Geneva's Old Town on foot or horseback. Keep warm beside a bonfire while enjoying the traditional chocolate cauldron (marmite en chocolat) - a delicious treat for chocoholics!
Geneva welcomes you to join in with one of its oldest traditional celebrations!
The traditional Escalade chocolate cauldron
The lyrics of "Cé qu’è lainô"
The Escalade soup recipe
Celebrate the Escalade, Geneva-style!