Discover Saint-Genis-Pouilly

If you are planning a hotel stay in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, cultural history, venues and bus connections can be practical factors when choosing a destination. Local points of interest include Saint-Pierre de Pouilly Church, with features from several centuries; the Centre Culturel Jean Monnet, in a former farm; and the media library and cinema-theatre. There are also two bus routes with named connections.

Saint-Pierre de Pouilly Church: several periods of construction

Saint-Pierre de Pouilly Church is the oldest building in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. It was built in the 12th century on Roman remains. The original choir has been preserved, while the bell tower dates from the 15th century. The building therefore brings together distinct historical layers: Roman remains, the medieval church and the later tower. For travellers interested in architectural history, the church is a tangible point of reference. The preserved and dated features offer different clues, without conflating their periods of origin.

Cultural centre in a former farm

The Centre Culturel Jean Monnet offers a different historical connection. It is housed in a former farm dating from the 15th century, which was renovated in the 1980s. Today, the cultural centre has a large event hall and rooms for associations. The history of the building thus meets its cultural and community uses. Unlike the church, the focus here is not only on a single historic building, but also on the later use of a former farm. If an event date is important to your trip, check the current schedule for your visit dates.

Cinema, theatre and media library

Cinéma & Théâtre Le Bordeau has a theatre auditorium with 252 seats. Its programme runs throughout the year and covers a range of disciplines; individual seasons vary. If a particular event is important to your trip, check the dates for your preferred period.

The Médiathèque George Sand combines a large collection with a year-round programme of events. It has more than 20,000 works, 2,700 CDs, 1,600 films and around 50 magazines. The collections may change as they are updated. Events include children's shows, author talks, creative workshops, reading sessions and literary cafés; individual activities vary. Admission is free. You can read, work and attend events there without registering. As access conditions may change, check them before your visit.

Compare bus connections by destination

Two different connections are listed for planning your journey. Bus route 68 connects Thoiry via Sergy, Saint-Genis-Pouilly, CERN, La Tour Hospital and Zimeysa to Vernier Blandonnet. Bus route 66 connects Saint-Genis-Pouilly with Geneva Airport and serves five stops along the way: Clos des Vignes, Le Bordeau, Lion, Porte de France and Schuman.

The difference lies in the connections listed: route 68 names several places and destinations along the way, while route 66 names Geneva Airport as a connection point and lists five stops. When planning, you can therefore start with your destination and then look for the appropriate route. As routes may change, check the current timetable and route before travelling, especially if a particular connection is important for your journey.

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