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Je M’appelle Laura
In the wide, wonderful maze of the internet, I’m so glad you found your way to Swiss Serendipity.
Swiss Serendipity is devoted to sharing unique experiences in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland. My goal is not to turn Switzerland into something to check off your list, but rather to help you savor your time here.
I delight in romanticizing this peaceful corner of the world and nearby France — magnolia season, independent cafés, and centuries-old chocolate traditions. I hope this blog inspires your next trip, or perhaps even deepens your love for the French language along the way.
Explore Switzerland
Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or planning a move, find inspiration for experiencing Switzerland like a local.
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Aboard Switzerland’s GoldenPass Belle Époque Train
The GoldenPass Belle Époque was reconstructed in 2005 to give our 21st century minds a glimpse into the glorious, albeit brief, period of the original railway from Montreux to Interlaken,
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Pro Brothel and Anti AC – 10 Surprises I Learned after Moving to Switzerland
For years I dreamt of living in a French-speaking country. While I job hunted in France, Morocco, Canada, and even Pondicherry, India, Switzerland never crossed my radar.
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Earth Angel: Audrey Hepburn’s Swiss Sanctuary
Described as “an angel- someone from another dimension,” star Audrey Hepburn was very much in tune with the natural world, and enjoyed the tranquility that Tolochenaz, Switzerland offered. Her home, La Paisible, translates to “peaceful place”, and is today on sale for US$ 21 million.
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Stay in a French Château: A Night at Burgundy’s Enchanting Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine
Unlike most property rentals on Airbnb, ours was family owned, dating all the way back to the 13th century, and managed by a Count.
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Wiener Schnitzel, Klimt’s Gold, and the Valley of Apricots: Why Vienna is Worth Returning to
Less busy than Paris, and more exciting than Sundays in Geneva, Vienna is a peak into the House of Hapsburg’s former glory – museums, decadent chocolate, ornate cafes, and classical music concert tickets being sold on nearly every street.
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Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Become Fluent in French
The best English student I had in France had never traveled outside of France. He had never even visited the capital city, Paris. Yet his spoken English sounded like he had grown up in Ohio. How was this possible?
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Spring in Geneva: The best spots to wake up and smell the flowers
Cherry blossoms are short-lived, reminding us to cherish the present moment, and life while we have it. While I dream of traveling to Japan to see blossoming sakura one day, for now I enjoy seeing nature’s wonders closer to home.
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Dining at Le Tsé Fung in Geneva: Switzerland’s Only Michelin-Starred Chinese Restaurant
The 2025 Michelin Guide notes 145 Michelin-starred restaurants throughout Switzerland, Le Tsé Fung being the only Chinese restaurant among them holding a prized star.
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What Switzerland Gets Right — and What the U.S. Could Borrow
I never was one to believe that America required treading backwards to be great – but rather to evolve. In my wildest dreams, the United States would take inspiration from Switzerland, equipping itself with the following:
