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The first Museum of Illusions opened in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015 and achieved overnight success. Soon after, Museum of Illusions started growing and became an instant attraction in every city where it opened its doors. This month, the Geneva Museum of Illusions opened its doors!

The Museum of Illusions has become a global phenomenon, known for their unique approach to “edutainment.” Theses Museums are designed to captivate your senses, challenge your perceptions, and ignite your imagination. With mind-bending exhibits and interactive installations, you will embark on a journey of wonder and discovery.

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It has become a global edutainment network with over 60 locations across 27 countries and 5 continents. Each Museum of Illusions is a unique, location-specific experience. Visiting one doesn’t mean you’ve seen them all!

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GAOS — proudly producing musical theatre since 1971 — brings you Kinky Boots, the feel-good Broadway sensation that will have you cheering, laughing, and dancing in your seat. With electrifying live music, unforgettable songs, and a story about courage, friendship, and finding your true self, this is the show everyone will be talking about. Read on to enter our competition for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

Step into a world of dazzling heels, big dreams, and even bigger heart!

Kinky Boots features catchy music composed by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious and uplifting booklet by Harvey Fierstein. The musical won six Tony Awards.

For Doryan who plays the iconic part of Lola: "This musical is a true beacon of light and positivity. There are moving moments, but ultimately it’s an incredibly entertaining and heartwarming show.”

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic live — grab your tickets now and get ready to raise your boots!

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Those of you new to the area may not have heard about the Soap Box Derby (Caisse à Savon), an annual event which takes place in various locations throughout the region. There will also be a Repair Café that day at the location.

It's probably too late for you to start building your soap box for the first event which takes place in Versoix this year on the 3 May 2026, so just come along and cheer the Soap Box Derby participants as they race past! Food and drink as well as some other stands are available to make it a great day out. Trial runs start at 10h and first races commence at 11h30.

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If you are interested in taking part in one of the next races, for example 6 September 2026 in Corsier, then visit the official website at www.casv.ch. There is lots of information on how to go about building your own soap box, and there are plenty of photos from previous events to give you an idea of what is expected!

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VERSOIX: SOAPBOX DERBY / COURSE DE CAISSE À SAVON 2026

Sunday, 3 May 2026

Race Day Schedule

7h Road closure
9h Bib distribution
9h30 Safety briefing
10h Race start (Heat 1)
10h refreshments stand open
11h30 Heat 2
13h Break
14h30 Heat 3
16h End of the race and cleanup of the straw bales
17h Awards ceremony

All times are approximate.

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By Lisa Cirieco-Ohlman

Rosa à Cheval is the name of the company that runs these kiddy rentals. As soon as I saw these horse and carts at Geneva's Parc des Bastions one Saturday, I was reminiscent my time as a litte girl in Geneva's Jardin Anglais! My parents rented one for me to ride around the park in the early 70s and it was such a joy. I haven't come across any for rental since.

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The Morges Tulip Festival takes place every year - this year's theme is "CONTES ET LÉGENDES". The Parc de l'Indépendance de Morges becomes a fully flowering park where you can wander at your ease around the colorful flowerbeds boasting 140,000 flowers and around 350 varieties of tulips. This year the festival boasts its 56th edition and takes place from 27 March through 10 May 2026. A spectacular view of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc is fronted by an abundance of flowers that will make every photo a winner.

You can now take advantage of the amazing weather among the tulips and of course the famous bulb sale mid-May (see below). The park is open daily and remember that Sunday, 10 May 2026 is Mother's Day in Switzerland.

The Parc de l'Indépendance offers, in all seasons, a magnificent grassy setting and presents 50 varieties of trees such as impressive chestnut trees or giant sequoias. It is only a few meters from the historic city center, the CGN boat dock, restaurants, and shops.

The Association "Morges Fleur du Léman" organises the Tulip Festival and the Dahlia Festival every year. Along with narcissi, irises and daffodils, these are among the most beautiful flower gardens on Lake Geneva.

In addition to the colorful display of thousands of tulips in the Parc de l'Indépendance, visitors are enchanted by several oases planted with flowers, fountains and pots in the old town, in the Parc Seigneux and along the lake promenade. Admission to the Tulip Festival is free of charge and accessible to people with reduced mobility.