Swiss articles Tag

The hydroalcoholic gel: history of an invention

d all other microbes in general. This ingenious invention, which allows you to disinfect your hands even without running water, was developed by a Swiss doctor, Professor Didier Pittet in collaboration with the pharmacist of the University Hospitals of Geneva, William Griffiths. In the early 1 ...

05
Nov
2020

Out of season: a chilling thriller with Marina Hands on France 3

A mountain thriller France 3 is broadcasting tonight the first two episodes of Outside Season, a Franco-Swiss police series set in the mountains on the border of the two countries. Les Cimes is a small ski resort at the end of the season. As the vacationers leave, the snow melts and reveals the ...

01
Sep
2022

The Palace of Versailles: 5 things to know about the Sun King's palace

sins and fountains, as well as 43 kilometers of alleys and two large bodies of water: the navigable Grand Canal, measuring 1,670 meters long, and the Swiss Water Feature, spanning 12 hectares. The gardens of the palace were designed by André Le Nôtre, the King's gardener, who created a model of t ...

31
July
2007

Petra in Jordan: a natural and architectural wonder

At its peak, the city is said to have housed up to 25,000 inhabitants. Having fallen into oblivion, it was revealed to the Western world in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt. ...

06
Dec
2011

The Upper Rhine Valley: a destination in the heart of Europe

also known for its cuckoo clocks, traditional hats with large red pompons and outdoor recreation. Copyright: Schwarzwald Tourismus On the Swiss side, the canton of Basel-Country invites you to follow in the footsteps of the Romans by visiting its ancient Roman sites. This region is al ...

29
Sep
2021

Love Songs: enter the intimacy of photographers at the MEP

has chosen a very different approach. The tour opens with the series L'Œil de l'amour by René Groebli, one of the last representatives of the golden age of Swiss photography. In this series, the photographer immortalizes his young wife on their honeymoon in Paris in the early 1950s. ...

07
June
2022

10 Sausages to Spice Up Your Barbecue

usage stuffed with small pieces of cheese. It is prepared with a mixture of pork, beef and a variety of spices, while the cheese used for the filling is Swiss Ementhal. Once stuffed, the sausages are smoked with apple wood, which gives this meat specialty a very specific and distinctive smoky aroma ...

10
June
2022

Easter: How to choose your chocolates wisely?

Check the cocoa content. French people are the 10th biggest consumers of chocolate in the world, after the Swiss, Austrians and Germans. But they stand out from their European neighbors especially for their preference for dark chocolate. Dark chocolate accounts for 30% of adult consumption in Fran ...

03
Apr
2023

Tourism in Orne: 5 Things to Do on Site

ian show is held on site during the Thursdays of Pin. 4- Go hiking at the Roche d'Oëtre. During your vacation in Normandy, take the opportunity to explore the Swiss Normandy while you are in the Orne department. This area, named for its resemblance to the landscapes of Switzerland, will delight tho ...

23
Jan
2024