Vullierens Castle, its Gardens and its Art

Every town, village, and even hamlet in Switzerland has one or more historical, cultural, or natural peculiarities. What they all have in common is the floral scenery and image. The town of Morges (canton of Vaud) on Lake Geneva is known, among other things, for its annual tulip festival, Audrey Hepburn’s 1969 wedding and the … Read more » “Vullierens Castle, its Gardens and its Art”

Laupen and its (Swiss) History

Switzerland has a fascinating and carefully cultivated history. Almost every trip leads to one or more interesting cultural and historical encounters. Small towns or villages often have a great past, be it a centuries-old sovereign republic, the smallest episcopal or abbey town or an important but small medieval fortress city. The town of Laupen (canton … Read more » “Laupen and its (Swiss) History”

Geneva, France and the Swiss Confederation 1798-1815

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