Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (8-14 September 2025). 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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JEÛNE GENEVOIS
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Local holiday in the Canton of Geneva only. Same rules apply as for national holidays - be prepared to find local shops, businesses, and schools shut. However, the rest of the country and across the border remains open, so take advantage. Vaud and Neuchâtel will have their chance soon for Jeûne Fédéral (Monday, 22 September 2025)!
Why not take advantage on Thursday and organize a barbecue or picnic with friends? And don't forget to eat the traditional plum pie (tarte aux pruneaux)!
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LES FÊTES MÉDIÉVALES DE SAILLON
12-14 September 2025
Saillon, VS
Discover the poignant fate of Anselme de Saxon and Guigone de Saillon, two souls united by love and separated by tragedy, at the heart of medieval Valais history. “Le Fil du Destin” immerses you in a turbulent era, where power and passion intertwine in a captivating historical epic. Click here for more information.
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D E S A L P E S
From the Jura to the Alps in the Lac Léman area you can visit one of the “désalpe” festivals where you can watch the parade of cows (or sheep) descending from mountain pastures. There is always plenty to do, see, and eat! We will keep you posted each week on upcoming ones.
** BÉNICHON ET TRADITION À ECUVILLENS
12-14 September 2025
1730 Ecuvillens (Fribourg)
A large herd of cows and various musical and folkloric performances are featured. Click here for more information.
** LOÈCHE-LES-BAINS, VS
Sunday, 14 September 2025
See the sheep parade down the mountain to the village. Click here for more information.
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SWISS ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SCRABBLE ASSOCIATION (SESA)
Now held every Tuesday for the new season
19h
Geneva
Come and discover the benefits of playing the most popular word game in the world – Scrabble! Not to mention the chance to meet a great bunch of people who not only get to play the game but do social and fun activities the whole year. They accept all levels – from beginner to enthusiasts. Click here for more information.
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EXPOSITION: LES CHEMINS DU TEMPS
13-27 September 2025
Monday to Thursday, 9h-17h (except September 14, 19, 20, and 21)
Monthey, VS
Artist, Marissa Gonzalez, presents her works on Jusi (Filipino silk). Incredibly detailed and sure to not disappoint, you can meet with her at the opening reception this Saturday, 13 September 2025 from 15h-19h. The exposition is held at the École suisse de vitrail et création. Click here for more information.
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C O M P E T I T I O N
** BEHIND THE FLAGS
Carol Waites has written a personal memoir and insights from a long career at the United Nations in Geneva. She is offering up a copy of her new book to one luck knowitall reader! Click here to read our article.
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