ANIMAL PARKS & AQUARIUMS further afield

We are 🐯 HUGE ANIMAL LOVERS here at MBFF . . . And so we are lucky to have some 🩌 fabulous animal parks, farms and kennels đŸ—» au Pays du Mont-Blanc, [ ⇒ for more information about đŸ—» animal parks au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and a little beyond), see separate article here ] As we are at the crossroads with đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Further France, 🇹🇭 Switzerland and … Continue reading ANIMAL PARKS & AQUARIUMS further afield

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS in nearby SWITZERLAND

We are lucky to have some đŸ–ŒÂ wonderful museums 🏔 au Pays du Mont-Blanc, many housed in architectural gems (old, renovated and new) . . . and as well as their permanent collections, they also offer đŸ–Œ temporary exhibitions and 🎹 workshops for children and families over the school holidays! We are also lucky if we live in (or are visiting!) the 🏔  Pays du Mont-Blanc, as we … Continue reading MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS in nearby SWITZERLAND

SPRING & SUMMER BLOSSOMS and FLOWERS au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and beyond)

It’s official in Geneva: đŸŒș SPRINGTIME has ARRIVED ! The 🌳 Marronnier de la Treille’s first leaf appeared last week, on the 3rd March 2024 – and this is seen in the Helvetian city as the first official day of đŸŒș spring! (see below for further explanations). And here are the đŸŒș first buds on our Sallanches co-property tree too: đŸŒ· Springtime: when đŸŒ± crocuses & snowdrops … Continue reading SPRING & SUMMER BLOSSOMS and FLOWERS au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and beyond)

AUTUMN PARKS & GARDENS au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and beyond)

🍁 A U T U M N is a lovely season to visit 🌳 parks and gardens: on the trees, a rich palette of gold, rust, brown, red, orange and yellow . . . underfoot, 🍂 a blanket of leaves crunching and sent fluttering when the children find a mound to run through . . . a crisp, and often ☀ sunny day to accompany your exploits: playing and running, … Continue reading AUTUMN PARKS & GARDENS au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and beyond)

Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de la Ville de GenĂšve (CJBG) – Geneva’s botanical gardens

We made our first visit en famille to Geneva’s đŸŒ·Â botanical gardens (CJBG – Le Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de la Ville de GenĂšve) on a crisp and sunny 🍁 autumn’s day a few years back . . . and we loved it so much that we couldn’t wait to head back there in early spring! Just how had this magical garden eluded us for so long? (we … Continue reading Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de la Ville de GenĂšve (CJBG) – Geneva’s botanical gardens

ANIMAL PARKS & FARMS au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and a little beyond)

We are 🐯 HUGE ANIMAL LOVERS here at MBFF  . . . and we are lucky to share our home with a couple of affectionate (and fairly tolerant!)Â đŸ±đŸ±Â felines. But perhaps some of you don’t have the home set-up to accommodate animal friends, or perhaps allergies are preventing you from doing so . . . Luckily – whether you live đŸ—»Â au Pays du Mont-Blanc or you are visiting – … Continue reading ANIMAL PARKS & FARMS au Pays du Mont-Blanc (and a little beyond)