Administrations and services Switzerland

A tempting site which reveals to you in the least details all the tourist assets of the country. A visit is unavoidable if you want to plan your trip. The Swiss tourist office website is full of tips, practical information and ideas for your stay. Among other things, it allows you to buy in advance the motorway sticker needed to drive your vehicle around the country. Suggested itineraries, hotel reservations, advice, weather forecasts, etc., are all useful articles for preparing your trip to Switzerland.

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.

Museum is the website of the umbrella association for museums in Switzerland (Association of Swiss museums). In addition to promoting the country's diversity and museum heritage, the association's website allows you to search by category for visits to be scheduled. It is an incredible sesame to benefit from all the details concerning both the practical side (schedules, entrance fees) and the cultural side (temporary exhibitions). Don't miss the flagship event organized every year: the night of the museums. It's an unusual way to visit.

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.

Located in Montreux, Switzerland, Biotonus Clinique Bon Port is a renowned medical center offering combined revitalization treatments. Specializing in the so-called "diseases of civilization", the clinic offers a holistic approach that takes into account both the physical health and mental balance of each individual. The clinic's medical team is made up of doctors specializing in the ailments and illnesses of our time. The treatments offered cover a wide range of fields, such as the revitalization and prevention of age-related ailments and overwork, the treatment of reactive depression, post-operative functional rehabilitation, metabolic diseases, the prevention and treatment of stress and obesity, and the treatment of detoxification. The clinic also offers wellness services, such as yoga and gymnastics classes. Patients can enjoy comfortable rooms and refined, dietetic catering. In addition to medical care, patients can take advantage of their stay to discover the town of Montreux and the surrounding region, which offers magnificent views of Lake Geneva and its mountains, as well as terraced vineyards and Belle Époque buildings steeped in history.

Clinique La Prairie is a luxury longevity center in Montreux. It offers a range of high-quality health and wellness services.

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.

Located on Lake Maggiore, the Brissago Islands can be reached in 20 minutes by boat from Ascona. A visit to the Brissago Islands offers the chance to discover a botanical garden with a wide variety of plants. In addition to the visit, it is possible to take part in various leisure and learning activities. The Islands of Brissago also organize events, demonstrations and conferences throughout the year. +41 91 791 43 61, [email protected].

The website of the railway company SBB, Schedules, information and ticket reservations.

Directory of tourist sites (Swiss tourist information).

The website of the Swiss Tourism federation defending the political and economic interests of the tourism sector and working to improve the offer and tourist benefits in Switzerland. To be the first informed of any reform, projects and good ideas.

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...