Butterfly World

Papillon was the first French word my little girl said, shortly followed by maman! Since Little Miss Cutie…

Books in the Park

The 9th edition of the Festival livre et petite enfance will take place on the Promenade des Bastions in…

What’s On in May

The month of May is here, let’s hope the weather will soon be back on track & bring…

A Garden Market Fit for Kings

Do you love gardening ? Are your green fingers itching to get started on this spring’s new seedlings…

Swiss Museum of Games

Housed in a beautiful 13th century castle and surrounded by an outdoor games trail as well as a fab playground,…

What’s On in April

Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…

Bringing History to Life

A new permanent exhibition “Noblesse Oblige – Life at the Château” will open at the Château de Prangins (VD) on Saturday…

Easter Fun with PAKOMUZé

If you’re spending the Easter holidays here with your little bunnies don’t miss “PâKOMUZé”, a fantastic initiative for the whole…

Creaviva Children’s Museum

Paul Klee is without a doubt one of Switzerland’s best loved artists of all times. His distinctive use…

Underground Magic in Vallorbe

Only one hour’s drive from Geneva in the Yverdon-les-Bains region, the Grottes de Vallorbe make an unforgettable and fascinating…

What’s On in March

Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with…

The Alimentarium in Vevey

The Alimentarium in Vevey (VD) is one of the best days-out we’ve had with our 3 munchkins this winter.…

Skiing at La Clusaz

La Clusaz, in the French region of Rhône-Alpes, is our “go to” ski-resort of choice. Perfect for beginners and…

Venetian Charm in Annecy

My little muffins’ favourite activity at the moment is dressing-up, and I can tell you it’s not always…

What’s On in February

From skiing with the tiddlers to enjoying a delish family Sunday brunch, we’ve posted our favourite tips for a…

Family Fun in Carouge

It’s not always easy to find some indoor activities for our little ones during these cold winter days,…

What’s On in December

The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…

Ski Schools for Children

This is probably the best time of the year in Geneva (and Vaud of course!): what can be more…

Christmas in Montreux

Christmas markets are an essential part of the festive build-up in Switzerland and you will find many of…

Fun at Family Village !

Last November Expat Husband and I took the little buttons to Morges for one of the nicest family…

Shopping & Fun at Les Automnales

Late autumn in Geneva can be a bit tricky: too late in the season to enjoy more of those balmy, cloudless October days…

Geneva’s Historical Trams

As we were driving past Cornavin Station a few weeks ago, my boys screamed with excitement at the…

Follow the Yellow Trail

One of my favourite pastimes in Autumn is going out for walks with the children. France is great…

Sympa…les Poneys !

Little Miss Cutie is 2 and entering her “I love ponies” stage. She’ll squeal in delight every time we drive…

Kings of the Castle

The Musée national suisse at the Château de Prangins is one of our favourites. Located just a few minutes…

It’s Olympics Week !

On your marks, get set…if your children are aged 9 to 15 and they love sports there’s a very…

Pic Nic at the Castle

The events of La Semaine du Goût that are taking place throughout Switzerland until the end of this week are…

Until the Cows Come Home

As summer draws to an end and autumn begins, it’s time for a unique event not to be missed in Switzerland:…

A Scary Night in Morges !

For all the little monsters in our household Halloween can never come soon enough. Imagine our delight then when…

Weekend in Versailles

Geographically speaking, living in Geneva means being right at the centre of Europe. You can get pretty much…

The French Village of Pérouges

We came across the French village of Pérouges on our way to Lyon a couple of years ago: the children needed to…

Jeff Koons in Basel

There’s one exhibition I’d really love to visit with my three munchkins and I’m hoping we’ll be able…

In Heidi’s Footsteps

It happens to most expatriates in Switzerland, especially if your expat plans take you to one of the…

Walking the Jura

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

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…

Life in Annecy

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

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…

Les Grandes Medievales

If you have young children that are going through their “medieval knight” or “princess” phase then don’t miss Les…

CinéTransat is Back!

Spring and Summer are definitely the best seasons to enjoy Geneva to the full. Gorgeous weather, longer days stretching…