Butterfly World
Papillon was the first French word my little girl said, shortly followed by maman! Since Little Miss Cutie…
A Perfect Spot for a Picnic
Ever the optimist, I decided to blog about one of our favourite family picnic spots in the area…
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 January 2013
I can’t believe how fast 2012 has flown by, can you ? Now that January 2013 is here,…
What’s On in December
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Ready Steady Escalade – part 2
As promised, I am back with part 2 of my Escalade post to tell you a bit more…
Ski Schools for Children
This is probably the best time of the year in Geneva (and Vaud of course!): what can be more…
Ready Steady Escalade – part 1
As a self-confessed queen of sloth I might not be the best person to blog about this, but…
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…
Who’s Afraid of the Creepy Crawlies ?
On Sunday I took my pretend children to the Vivarium de Meyrin. When I say “pretend children” I don’t…
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…
Going wal-Nuts in Switzerland
The Swiss are famous for their small festivals and one of the most charming in this region is…
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…
The Olympics: Far Away, So Close !
On our return flight from Canada we met two young Canadians wearing their official Olympic tracksuits, getting ready…
The Medieval Village of Yvoire
If you’re looking for new places to discover near Geneva this summer, look no further than the beautiful…
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…
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…
Out ‘n’ About with Baby in Geneva
Little Miss Cutie is now 21 months-old and parading so much attitude and toddler-swagger that her baby days seem…
Les Grandes Medievales
If you have young children that are going through their “medieval knight” or “princess” phase then don’t miss Les…
On Heidi’s Trail in Ballenberg
Hands up who thinks of Heidi when thinking of Switzerland. Trouble is, when you move here and become…
CinéTransat is Back!
Spring and Summer are definitely the best seasons to enjoy Geneva to the full. Gorgeous weather, longer days stretching…