Open gardens!

On Saturday May 24 and Saturday June 14, anonymous families in Geneva are opening their beautiful houses to the public. All the funds collected will go to help the people in need in the area.

Check the agenda and the gardens that are open to the public here.

Have fun!

Humanizing war?

At the Musée Rath you can find from April 30 to July 20 an exhibition due to ICRC's 150 years of humanitarian action.

With the title Humanizing war?, the Musée Rath will lead you through ICRC's history since 1863, and the historical events that ended with the foundation of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Ethnopalms

At Geneva's botanical garden (which of course I expect all of you to have already visited!) you can find from from May 14 until October 19 a curious presentation of palmtrees relationship with human beings and the use which we give them: medicines, food, building, weaving, etc.

An interesting exhibition you shouldn't miss and, of course, for free!

Concert at Madeleine's church

On Sunday May 18 and Wednesday May 21, the Ensemble Vocal Orphée will proudly act at the Madeleine church at Geneva's Old Town. They will play three works from Zelenka and will be accompanied by the Orchestre Baroque du Léman.

The entry is free!

Yvoire

Close to Geneva you have many cute little villages to visit, but my favourite one for spring and summer time is Yvoire, in France!

Take a cruise from the Quai du Mont-Blanc or drive with your car, stroll along the small streets admiring the stone houses, the balconies and gardens covered with flowers and the view to the lake. And of course don't leave without trying a delicious crêpe!

You will not be disappointed!!!

Gastronomy Festival at La Fourchette

La Fourchette is a cool and useful website in Geneva to book tables, but also where you can check which restaurants have nice discounts so that the eating-out experience doesn't turn out so hurtful to your pocket!

From May 12 to May 25 you will find an amazing -50% discount in more than 100 restaurants around the city! But most importantly, in restaurants where you would normally not dream of going if you want to eat something more than bread and water during that month!!! The Bayview, L'Arabesque or the Umami at President Wilson, Windows at the Hotel d'Anglaterre, L'Amalfi, Vertig'o… Don't miss this opportunity to try Geneva's best cuisine!!!!!

Language Café - ICVolunteers

On May 10 the ICVolunteers association is organizing a Language Café in Geneva. Their idea is to have tandems of different languages, while people enjoy some drinks and food.

Drop by on Saturday and check it out!

Address:
ICV Arcade
Rue de Carouge 106

Time:
From 1pm to 4pm