Geneva, a city you’ve probably never seen, even if you live there Some things never change, and a certain class of wealthy Brits seeing quaint little Switzerland as a playground is one of them. Another is the itch of UK newspaper writers to get the editor to pay for a trip, preferably during the ski […]
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Lake Geneva area: where people spent the weekend
Lake Geneva region, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – People in the region turned out by the thousands for several events 25-26 April weekend, undoubtedly thanks in part to spring putting in an appearance. Lake Morat (Murtensee) hosted its annual Slowup, one of series in Switzerland throughout the year. The weather was fine, the scenergy splendid, and 55,000 […]
Road closed: Gland man dies in road accident in town
Gland, Vaud, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – A 78-year-old resident of Gland has died following a road accident on the route du Mont-Blanc shortly before noon. The man was driving towards the lake when he lost control of his car near the Mauverney roundabout, possibly after being taken ill. He hit a construction rubbish bin and then […]
Paleo boss raises a glass to local and global
“My philosophy is simple: I like the world of music, and there I think global because you have to let yourself think big enough. But I drink “local,” Daniel Rossellat smiles, raising a glass of very good Chasselas from the vineyards near Paleo, the festival he founded more than 35 years ago. “I always taste […]
Swiss wine festival unveils program
Sierre, Valais, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The Vinea wine fair, Switzerland’s largest, has unveiled its 6-7 September programme, which features three special tasting sessions for those who want to go a step beyond sampling the 1,200 wines on offer. Photo: vines above Vetroz, Valais in July show the great variety of grapes grown in the region.The […]