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C’est l’Aventure !

It is a truth universally acknowledged that – even on the rainiest of days...
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A Weekend at Legoland

Living in Geneva can be the gateway to some fantastic family holidays in Switzerland...
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Mini Chefs in Coppet

A huge thank you to South African expat Tamryn Gernandt, founder of Mini Chefs in...
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A Perfect Spot for a Picnic

Ever the optimist, I decided to blog about one of our favourite family picnic...
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Books in the Park

The 9th edition of the Festival livre et petite enfance will take place on the...
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Swiss Style Fish & Chips

The family and I came across the Restaurant la Nautique in Nyon a few weeks ago,...
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What’s On in May

The month of May is here, let’s hope the weather will soon be back...
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Les Enfants Terribles

Les Enfants Terribles in Geneva is one of the city’s coolest design boutiques & bar-cafés....
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A Perfect Spring Getaway

The Swiss town of Thun is a real gem and the gateway to the Bernese Oberland....
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Café Brocante with Style

I have to thank lovely Paola from Uzume for introducing me to Le Coup de...
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Swiss Museum of Games

Housed in a beautiful 13th century castle and surrounded by an outdoor games trail as...
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A Tribute to Women

Within minutes of meeting Paola Limonta, one half of the Geneva-based Swiss jewellery design team...
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Organic Fruit with a Local Accent

One of the things I missed the most when we first moved to Geneva...
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Bringing History to Life

A new permanent exhibition “Noblesse Oblige - Life at the Château” will open at the Château de...
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Family Yoga in Annemasse

Looking for family yoga in Annemasse? AliaOm is a yoga centre founded by Alia, a French mum-of-three...
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Creaviva Children’s Museum

Paul Klee is without a doubt one of Switzerland’s best loved artists of all...
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Underground Magic in Vallorbe

Only one hour’s drive from Geneva in the Yverdon-les-Bains region, the Grottes de Vallorbe make...
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The Alimentarium in Vevey

The Alimentarium in Vevey (VD) is one of the best days-out we’ve had with our...
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How to Choose the Right School in Geneva

If you’re planning to settle in Geneva with your family, chances are that education...
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Join the Geneva Reading Society

What I love the most about Geneva’s discreet charm and reserved ethos, is that...
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She’s Toute Sweet !

Here at Geneva Family Diaries our eyes are definitely bigger than our tums, so we...
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It’s BBQ Time

If you’re looking for a fun, easy restaurant that you can enjoy with the kids,...
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The Medieval Village of Yvoire

If you’re looking for new places to discover near Geneva this summer, look no...
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Life in Annecy

Have you ever dreamt of moving to Annecy, one of France’s most beautiful cities...
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Les Grandes Medievales

If you have young children that are going through their “medieval knight” or “princess”...
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Brunch at the Farm

This is one of the local tips I wish someone had given me 4 years...
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On Heidi’s Trail in Ballenberg

Hands up who thinks of Heidi when thinking of Switzerland. Trouble is, when you...
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Great Days Out with the Kids

Spring is the best time to get out of Geneva and explore Switzerland (it’d...
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