La Maison
de la Paix
About
Located in the heart of International Geneva the Maison de la Paix is one of the remarkable architectural achievements of the 21st century in French-speaking Switzerland.
The Maison de la Paix is a place to meet, reflect and take action in the field of peace and security.
Headquarters of the Institute this building hosts the three Geneva centres supported by the Swiss Confederation, as well as other organisations active in the field of peace, international affairs and sustainable development.This particular context brings new synergies and makes the Maison de la Paix a key centre of international expertise.
Resulting from a public-private partnership between the Graduate Institute (a private-law foundation), public authorities and donors, the Maison de la Paix represents Geneva's and Switzerland’s contribution to the worldwide promotion of
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peace and international cooperation.
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The Maison de la paix features artworks to mark the Institute’s support for contemporary art while adding to the building’s attraction and offering both employees and visitors something to reflect on, to discuss, and from which to be inspired.
The selection process was entrusted to a jury of leading experts. Eighteen international artists submitted draft projects and the jury retained six of them. The Institute eventually selected works by four artists; three of them are today on display in the Maison de la paix. The jury also proposed works by Superflex and William Kentridge that had not been designed specifically for their display locations.
In addition, Mr Pierre Mirabaud, former partner at Mirabaud & Cie, donated a painting by Franz Gertsch to the Institute.
Arriving by Plane
to the MDP
From the airport, you can either take a train or a bus.
Option 1:
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Trains run approximately every 15 minutes and it takes 7 minutes to reach Geneva's main train station, Gare Cornavin. The airport train station is located underground and within the airport building - follow the signs "Gare CFF".
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All trains stop at Cornavin (first stop).
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From Gare Cornavin, you can take the tram line 15, towards the direction of Nations.
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Get off at the Maison de la Paix stop.
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Walk 100 meters up the road towards Nations.
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Turn right on Chemin Eugène Rigot.
Option 2:
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Bus lines 5 will provide you a direct route to the Maison de la Paix. Buses leave in front of the airport at departure/check-in level.
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Get off at Nations, walk 300 meters down Avenue France.
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Turn left on Chemin Eugène Rigot.
Arriving by Train/tram
to the MDP
To the Maison de la Paix
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Trains run approximately every 15 minutes and it takes 7 minutes to reach Geneva's main train station, Gare Cornavin. The airport train station is located underground and within the airport building - follow the signs "Gare CFF". All trains stop at Cornavin (first stop).
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From Gare Cornavin (city centre), you can take the tram line 15, towards the direction of Nations. Get off at the Maison de la Paix stop.
Arriving by Car
to the MDP
When travelling Northbound on A41
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Merge onto A1 route once you cross the border in Switzerland.
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Continue Northbound until you reach Route des Romelles in Bellevue and take exit 8-Versoix from A1.
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Keep left and head toward Route des Romelles.
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Take Route 1 to Chemin Eugène-Rigot
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Turn right onto Route de Lausanne/Route 1.
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Turn right onto Place Albert-Thomasin
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Continue straight onto Avenue de la Paix.
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Turn left onto Chemin des Mines.
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Chemin des Mines merges into Rue Kazem-Radjavi.
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There you will find a public car park. Once parked, take the pedestrian exit to Ave de la France, turn right and walk 2 minutes across the bridge to the Maison de la Paix.
UN Photo