A living tradition, the Escalade has been celebrated by the people of Geneva since the 17th century. The publication of La nuit de l'Escalade in 1915, and Le Siècle de la Réforme in 1917, two books illustrated by Édouard Elzingre, popularized the event and influenced the costumes of the historic procession. This exhibition shows the most striking images of that famous night of December 11-12, 1602. Ah, the beautiful Escalade!

Couloir des coups d'œil, second floor of the Bibliothèque de Genève, promenade des Bastions 8, 1205 Geneva
GUIDED TOURS
Registration required for tours at www.bge-geneve.ch
DECEMBER 8, 12:30 PM
DECEMBER 9, 11AM AND 12:30PM
DECEMBER 12, 12:30 PM
Closed: Monday December 25, 2023 to Tuesday January 2, 2024 inclusive

Organized by: Bibliothèque de Genève, in collaboration with Compagnie de 1602
Curator: Nicolas Schaetti
Part of the exhibition is available online at www.blog.bge-geneve.ch/escalade