Morges as a family: what to do with children?
With its castle at the water’s edge, its flower-lined quays and its renowned programme for young audiences, Morges is a family destination that deserv...
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Themed nature trails: 8 walks that get children moving without a grumble
The secret to getting a child walking? Never tell them you’re going for a walk. On a themed trail, you set off to find planets, count fortifications o...
Summer 2026 in French-speaking Switzerland: the big guide to family outings
The summer holidays are coming, and with them eight weeks to fill with memories. Beaches, treetop adventure, cruises, alpine pastures and mazes: here...
Carouge, Lancy, Onex: our children’s outings south of Geneva
From the Sardinian town of Carouge to the parks of Onex, the south of the canton of Geneva lines up family outings without the bustle of the city cent...
Zoos, animal parks and farms: where to get close to animals in French-speaking Switzerland?
Stroking a goat, watching a wolf, feeding the hens: contact with animals remains one of the strongest experiences of childhood. A tour of French-speak...
Back to school and holidays 2026-2027 in French-speaking Switzerland: the dates canton by canton
The 2026 school year starts on 17 August in Vaud, Geneva, Neuchâtel and the Jura, on 20 August in Valais and on 27 August in Fribourg. Here are all the dates for the 2026-2027 school year, canton by canton, in a single table.
Saint-Cergue and the Jura vaudois with children: a big breath of fresh air
Thirty minutes from Nyon on the little red train, the Jura vaudois unfolds its pastures, its spruce forests and its villages where children can breath...
Picnic plus playground: our favourite combos around Lake Geneva
Sometimes the perfect family outing comes down to two ingredients: a cool bag and a good playground. Here are our favourite picnic-and-play combos aro...
Le Pays-d’Enhaut as a family: Rougemont, between chalets, forests and archery
An hour from the Riviera, Le Pays-d’Enhaut has all the makings of a postcard: century-old chalets, alpine pastures and pure air. But it is also a wond...
Outings with teenagers: 10 activities that genuinely appeal to 12 to 16 year olds
Finding an outing that gets an “ok, not bad” out of a teenager is quite an achievement. We have selected ten activities in French-speaking Switzerland...
Meyrin, Vernier, Versoix: the right bank of Geneva with children
Between the airport, the Rhône and Lake Geneva, Geneva’s right bank is packed with family activities that are too often overlooked in favour of the ci...
Wednesday afternoon: 10 ideas to keep children busy without exhausting yourself
Wednesday afternoon is every parent’s weekly equation: a few hours to fill, homework hanging around, children bursting with energy — and you, who woul...
