Geneva for Free

We’ve all heard the bleak refrain that usually accompanies the mention of living in Geneva: “It’s one of…

Summer in Geneva

Summertime in Geneva can seem like a very quiet affair to most expats since many foreign families tend to take the children…

Sunday Lunch “en famille”

French families traditionally spend long Sunday lunches together, with lots of verve and scrumptious food. Sundays can get a bit…

Vive la Classe Verte !

If your children attend a French school, chances are they will be taken on a ‘classe verte’ during…

Yoga in the Park

If you love yoga, or always wanted to try it but never had the chance, why not make…

Diabolo: a Festival for Children

The Diabolo Festival for children in Morges (Canton Vaud) will open its doors for the first time on Saturday 23rd…

Meet La Maison de Colette

La Maison de Colette is definitely one of my favourite Geneva blogs. Created by Marion, a French mother-of-one and…

French Terms of Endearment

‘Céline, what are the pet names that French mums use for their children?’ asked my friend Michela. Of course! She…

Kristin on Trailing

Kristin Louise Duncombe  is a psychotherapist who specializes in working with international and expatriate families in Paris and…

Walking the Jura

One of our favourite walks in the Jura is from St. Cergue  to La Barillette. As you look…

Sunday Market in Divonne

A trip over the border to the weekly market in the French spa town of Divonne-les-Bains  is a…

Floral Pop-up Café

Do you love flowers, gardening and delicious cupcakes? If so make a note in your diary of this coming weekend’s outdoor event…

I Art Geneva

I’ve always had a very soft spot for art and design so – whenever possible – I try to…

The Tintin Connection

With the release of Spielberg’s 3D movie last year, cartoon-character Tintin has enjoyed a well-deserved revival. But did…

Make a Splash!

Now that summer is finally here, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than let your little ones…

An Expat Family in Lyon

Two rivers run through it: an expat family’s first year in Lyon When it was first proposed that…

Life in Annecy

Have you ever dreamt of moving to Annecy, one of France’s most beautiful cities known as the Venice…

How Teachers Can Shape You

At the beginning there was a teacher in a classroom full of 14 year-old students, who were learning when to use the…

Mums Rule the Playground

We all had a favourite playground game when we were little, but can you keep up with your little…

The Cascades du Hérisson

I cannot believe that, although we have lived in Suisse Romande for six years, we’ve only just discovered an absolute…