Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (9-15 December 2024). More events are listed on the website www.knowitall.ch under our CALENDARS. Please give credit to ©Know-it-all passport® for putting this info together if you forward it or use it in a newsletter of any kind. Thank you.
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ESCALADE
13-15 December 2024
Geneva
Not only will there be parades, but there are many animations and events throughout the town. As well as food stands and entertainment. Saturdays parade of lights starts at 19h45 in the old town. Sundays parade is the major one to watch that starts at 17h from Bastions and finishes in the old town. Click here for more information.
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ALL AROUND GENEVA: SOUPS AND LADDERS
Saturday, 14 December 2024
10h30-12h30
Geneva
Time travel with Debra to 1602 as you unfold an extraordinary series of events which led, with unbelievable luck, to the defeat of Geneva’s longstanding enemy the Duke of Savoy and to the liberation of the City and Independent Republic of Geneva during the Escalade events. Click here for more information.
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C O M P E T I T I O N
** BORDER TO BORDER: A GUIDE TO WALKING THE LENGTH OF THE LAC LÉMAN
By Lindsey Williamson
New walking guide for the Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) area where she has identified 18 different walks, easily accessed by public transport, with maps and highlights to take into account. Lindsey is kindly offering one of our readers the chance to win a signed copy (value Fr. 18.90). Competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 12 December 2024. Click here to read our article.
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D I S C O U N T
** SWISS ACCENT JEWELRY
Special Christmas promotion: 30% off from 10-23 December 2024. This offer is not combinable with any other discount codes. After that, Swiss Accent is kindly offering an exclusive 15% discount for our readers for any purchases through 28 February 2025 online only! Click here to read our article about a couple of entrepreneurs that bring a bit of Switzerland to you. Click here to read our article.
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Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: Scherenschnitte unique and original artwork, the Swiss art of paper cutting - buy as a gift for yourself or for a friend! More choice on website.
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F E S T I V E E V E N T S
We will continue to list markets and festivities each week but please check out our complete listing on the EVENTS CALENDAR for ongoing markets we have previously listed.
** CHRISTMAS MARKET 2024: CAROUGE
13-15 December 2024
Carouge, GE
Taking place outdoors on the rue Saint-Joseph and Place du Marché, the Carouge shops will also be open on Sunday from 11h-17h. Click here for more information.
** NOTEBYNOTE: CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG
Saturday, 14 December 2024
14h
Cheserex, VD
This sing-a-long will bring you the spirit of Christmas. The event is fun for all ages, with a mix of popular, contemporary, childrens songs, and traditional Christmas carols. Mulled drinks and mince pies after the singing (If you love to bake you are welcome to bring some mince pies!). Entrance is free but donations to cover the costs of the event are greatly appreciated. Click here for more information.
** CHÂTEAU DE RIPAILLE: MARCHÉ DE NOËL
14-15 December 2024
10h-18h
Thonon-les-Bains, France
Click here for more information.
** CHÂTEAU DE CHILLON: NOËL AU CHATEAU
14-15 December 2024
Veytaux, VD
The last weekend for the festivities at the castle. Click here for more information.
** ANNECY NÖEL DES ALPES
through 5 January 2025
Annecy, France
Not only will you be amazed by the outdoor chalets scattered around the city, but there are various animations including a light show projected on three different buildings every evening from 17h through midnight, photos with Santa, and musical parades. Click here for more information.
** FLEA MARKETS
Geneva: 11 and 14 December 2024
Nyon: 15 December 2024
As every week in Geneva, and a special date for Nyon, make sure to pick up some unique gifts for unique friends at these quality flea markets. Click here for Geneva, and here for Nyon.
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