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This friendly school offers highly targeted and personalised training, meeting the expectations of individuals and companies in many fields such as languages, office automation, secretarial, accounting and stock management. It prepares students for official diplomas. Courses in languages, office automation, etc., can be taken at school or in companies. If desired, they can also be followed partly online, via the E-Campus Sight and Sound. Courses can start at any time of the year and the method combines individual or sometimes microgroup lessons with a teacher and a tailor-made computer programme. The school uses particularly effective and exclusive methods that allow, for example, blind typing to be learned in just 15 hours. It has been awarded the Eduqua label for several years. Free online language and spelling tests on the website. Numerous special offers throughout the year.

This international association made up of relatives of alcoholics puts a number at the service of families, living with a dependent alcoholic or close to it, and organizes two kinds of   meetings; meetings open to anyone interested in Al-Anon (adult group) and Alateen (groups of children and adolescents) and closed meetings reserved for members of the association.

Thanks to the exchanges between members, the associationLes Intérêts de Carouge, created in 1891, overflows with energy and creativity to develop animations, meetings and promotion of the richness of Carouge. All united and supportive, its members (craftsmen, artists, merchants and service providers) highlight their know-how and know-how for the greatest pleasure of residents and visitors. No less than 300 brands trust this association which is the commercial reference in terms of promotion. Bringing together shopkeepers has, for example, for more than 20 years, enabled visitors to prepare Christmas and shop in the shops open on the four Sundays before the festivities. Under the illuminations and beautiful decorations in the shop windows, it has become an unmissable event that delights the people of Carouge. A real magic!

To be noted:

The flea market : every^1st Sunday from March to December. More than 30 shops are open for the occasion.

Christmas markets and old-fashioned fair: December.

The Carouge Gift Voucher: valid in many shops, to be withdrawn at L'Envie - rue du Pont-Neuf 6bis.

An addict to good humor, Amélie Nouhad Monpays is simply a cruncher of life! What she loves most of all is sharing her gourmet tips and gastronomic discoveries. Like a true reporter, she unearths what's new in Geneva: bars, restaurants, gourmet stores... Above all, she shares her impressions on the Web and on her blog, so as to give us an authentic account of her experience, to discover and share a place for its atmosphere, for its cuisine, and to guide the most discerning palates!

This area provides the public with cultural, social, tourist and sports information, as well as tickets for shows, events and temporary exhibitions. You can also consult the City of Geneva's website, for constantly updated information by district, category and theme. In particular, you'll find a calendar of the many festivals, exhibitions and concerts organized by the city. Practical and informative, it's a great ally for organizing your stay and familiarizing yourself with the city.

The Lausanne branch of Anker Bank was deleted from the commercial register in 2009. The bank was headquartered in Zurich and also had branches in Lugano and Geneva. The Lausanne branch was bound by the collective signature of several persons, but this information was deleted following a change in commercial register law. For further details on the company, please consult the commercial register or contact the bank directly.

Since 1991, the University of Geneva has constantly increased its continuing education offer by diversifying it and broadening the field of intervention. Four levels of study are offered: Master of Advanced Studies; Diploma of University Continuing Education; Certificate of University Continuing Education. These courses are generally aimed at people who have graduated from a university and already have professional experience. Created in partnership with professionals, these courses combine theory and practice and are based on state-of-the-art knowledge. The programmes offered are varied: law, economics and management, health, human and social sciences, humanitarian action, science and technology. They also offer professional prospects in very specific fields such as the Certificate in Heritage and Tourism, required to become a guide recognised by Geneva Tourism & Congress. In addition to the diploma courses, the University of Geneva shares its knowledge with a wide public. It offers short qualifying programmes: seminars, lecture cycles, days to update knowledge or for personal enrichment

Available almost everywhere, this free newspaper is snatched up in the morning by the locals who scan the news, the sports and the people sections with a quick glance. It's a bit of a "mid-range" press in Geneva. If we wanted to compare it, we could compare it to the free Parisian daily. This Swiss daily newspaper publishes news briefs and articles on the latest news of the day, international, national and on the greater Geneva area. Updated news on events in the canton of Geneva in all fields.

La Tour-de-Peilz is a friendly, serene town in the heart of the Vaud Riviera. With over 12,000 inhabitants, it offers a pleasant and peaceful living environment. The town offers a number of activities and tourist attractions, including the Château de La Tour-de-Peilz, built in the 13th century by the Counts of Savoy, which today houses the Swiss Games Museum and two conference rooms. Game enthusiasts can also visit the Swiss Game Museum.

A very dynamic city, turned towards culture and unusual discoveries. Beautiful events are proposed to the citizens all year round. Like the "Printemps carougeois", the ephemeral ice skating rink, the Christmas market, the ceramics trail... The town publishes many free publications available at the town hall. There is a brochure for the inhabitants which contains all the "keys" of Carouge. It offers free of charge to newcomers a "Welcome Tour" of 1h30 followed by a friendly aperitif on two Saturdays a year, usually in April and October. This initiative, accompanied by volunteer guides, offers a discovery of Carouge. For residents and visitors, every summer, the city organizes guided tours of remarkable and sometimes very private places.

For lovers of country walks just a stone's throw from the city, this guide is made for you. The "espace terroir" website offers a downloadable map listing farm accommodation, campsites, self-catering cottages, etc., as well as cycling and walking routes, picnic areas and Vita.... routes. The "Le Campagnon" map is available in the agencies of Geneva Tourism & Congress and TPG. It is very useful for lovers of local produce and green tourism.

The meteorological site of Geneva and its region. Headlines: Headlines, weather station, news...

Founded in 1996 by the Confederation and the Canton of Geneva, supported by national and local, public and private entities, the Centre d'Accueil - Genève Internationale (CAGI) aims to facilitate the installation and integration in the Lake Geneva region of international civil servants, members of permanent missions, consulates, NGOs, multinational companies and their families. In addition to the practical assistance it provides, it organizes or supports cultural or social events that promote exchanges between "International Geneva" and local communities. Several services are orchestrated by the Cagi: the Housing & Information Service, the welcome programme for new arrivals, the Events Service, the Delegates' Service, the NGO Service, the cultural kiosk at the Palais des Nations. A real outlis box for newcomers!

SIG (Services Industriels de Genève) is an autonomous company under public law committed to serving the Geneva community. It distributes water, gas, electricity and thermal energy, treats waste water and recycles waste, while seeking to promote energy savings and renewable energies. SIG manages a heritage linked to the history of energy in Geneva, remarkable industrial sites: the Jet d'eau, the Pont de la Machine, the Seujet dam, the Verbois dam...a total of 12 energy sites, 8 of which offer guided tours for groups. Free exhibitions are also organised throughout the year in the Quartier Libre SIG area of the Pont de la Machine. SIG also widely promotes "l'Eau de Genève", Geneva's drinking water, which is of excellent quality in Geneva.

Reservation of guided tours to discover the operation of the Jet d'eau for groups of 10 people or more

This is an excellent, comprehensive site for keeping up to date with Geneva's cultural events. Evenings and concerts, but also cinema, theater, various festivals, neighborhood parties, etc. The site is updated regularly, so you'll always be kept up to date with the latest shows, so it's the diary for all parties, cultural outings, exhibitions, openings and events. it's also "decadent", as the site provides addresses for discovering the future "alterno-musical elite". Geneva is more dynamic than it seems..

A team of dynamic young people who love their city and wish to share its attractiveness with you.
A website especially dedicated to urban and contemporary culture, where you can follow the news through their agenda of outings in the region and the latest gossip, or the 'plus de la rédac' which are often very well chosen good tips. To be consulted when you don't know how to occupy your free time or to take full advantage of Geneva's cultural wealth!

With 22 branches in the canton of Geneva, BCGE offers the densest banking network in the canton and a battery of ATMs or cash dispensers. Easily recognisable with its white and red logo (the colour of Switzerland), more than one inhabitant in two has an account with BCGE! It is true that the Bank places a lot of emphasis on providing advice and welcoming its clients. But be careful, when you have an account abroad (like cross-border commuters), substantial charges are levied each month for administrative expenses!

The Swiss Touring Club provides a 24-hour emergency roadside assistance service for its members and their families. Answers legal questions in the event of a dispute.

Personalised care for all for all types of functional pain. Specialized in the follow-up of athletes Boris Hueber practices triathlon (participation in the Ironman World Championships). A great experience in the follow-up of pregnant women and infants with her collaboration with the Clinique Cecil since 2009.

This association of people with mobility problems from alcohol. Newsgroups, leisure, consulting service, welcoming area, stays, the blue cross are very active and offers many services to help the people in difficulty. Reception upon reservation. Read more