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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt
One weekend in August, we took the legendary Glacier Express train to Zermatt. We then spent 2 days in this magnificent car-free town. We took the opportunity to visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, one of the most emblematic and spectacular attractions…
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Aboard the Glacier Express: a legendary train in Switzerland
When you think of train travel, few evoke as much fascination and prestige as the Glacier Express. This legendary train criss-crosses Switzerland from Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, to Zermatt, the iconic resort at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. In August,…
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The Kronberg: a magical place in the Appenzell region
What’s my favorite place in Switzerland? The Kronberg, an emblematic mountain in the Appenzell Pre-Alps, culminating at 1,663 meters. Although less well-known and therefore less touristy than other Swiss peaks, the Kronberg seduces me every time with its authenticity and exceptional…
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A wonderful day at Rapperswil-Jona in Switzerland
On a trip to Switzerland, we did a visit in Rapperswil-Jona. Nicknamed the City of Roses and nestled on the shores of Lake Zurich, combines medieval history, natural beauty and modern charm. Indeed, with its lush rose gardens, cobbled streets and…
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Visit Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
In a previous article, I presented our long weekend in Lauterbrunnen , Switzerland. However, before heading home, we spent a day visiting Interlaken. It wasn’t the first time we’d been there, by the way. Nestled between the crystal-clear lakes of Thun…
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Divonne-les-Bains, a spa town to discover
On a beautiful weekend in May, we visited Divonne les Bains, a commune in the Ain department in France on the Swiss border. Why this totally unknown destination? In fact, we wanted to go to the shores of Lake Geneva, but…
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Lauterbrunnen: hiking and waterfalls in Switzerland
A few years ago, on a trip to Switzerland, we went to the Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn, but didn’t have time to visit Lauterbrunnen and the surrounding area. We absolutely wanted to come back and discover this region. And we did, on…
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Going to a Tour de France stage: a unique atmosphere
If I say July, what comes to mind? Summer? Vacation? Sales? For me, the month of July immediately brings me back to the Tour de France. Indeed, I used to watch all the stages on TV with my granny. My fondest…
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Lyon as a family: what to do in the capital of Gaul?
In this new article, I’d like to introduce you to family activities in Lyon, a city rich in history, culture and gastronomy. Indeed, we spent a weekend in Lyon with a teenager who, at first, wasn’t the most motivated to discover…
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A weekend in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace
On a weekend in March, we went to Strasbourg. It wasn’t our first time in the Alsatian capital. In fact, in 2018, we went there very quickly to discover the Christmas markets and we had fallen under the spell of the…
