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Women of Geneva

Women have played an essential role in the Geneva story. 

Alongside women known for their accomplishments in the arts, commerce and science, there are thousands of little known and anonymous women who have contributed to the prosperity and reputation of the city through their work, talent and commitment. 

Let’s bring back to life a small selection of them, in their environment and their time, from the 15th century to the present day. 

Strolling in the commercial streets, up to the Old Town and onto the Parc des Bastions, discover the Geneva story from a different view-point through the lives of ordinary and extraordinary women who lived here.

Artists were attracted by this ordinary but intriguing woman.  Why was she popularly known as the queen of the Molard market in the mid-19th century?

Early one August morning in 1535, these terrified women would soon leave the city under the guard of 300 archers.  Who are they and what are they afraid of?