Swiss architect, designer, urban planner, painter and writer, he is considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century and the founder of architectural modernism.
Architecture: Le Corbusier
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The Lindt Home Of Chocolate : a gourmet experience for young and old alike
À quelques minutes de Zurich, le Lindt Home of Chocolate est bien plus qu’un musée : c’est une expérience multisensorielle entièrement dédiée au chocolat suisse, et à l’une de ses marques les plus emblématiques.
Albert Anker : Painting the simple life
A major Swiss painter of the 19th century, Albert Anker became famous for his love of rural life
Sherlock Holmes : From Baker Street to the Swiss peaks
How did the famous investigator end his life in Lucens?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a rebellious thinker
Although often associated with the Enlightenment, Rousseau’s work is far more complex and nuanced. Marked by poverty, recognition, religion and tumultuous liaisons, Rousseau criticized a changing society. His constant need to justify himself and his banishment by his peers shaped his erratic thinking. Despite these challenges, he left many indelible traces.
Max Frisch, between commitment and the search for identity
From journalist to architect to writer, Max Frisch has had many different chapters in his life. However, the personality of the man who painted the canvas of a world turned upside down by conflict, while revitalizing post-war German-language literature, is complex.
Our tributes to Mr Gianadda
Léonard Gianadda: A visionary with a thousand lives and multiple legacies.
The most beautiful spots to stroll among the cherry blossoms
The cherry blossoms are a magnificent sight to behold in Switzerland.
Ella Maillart, from the dreams of the open sea to the call of the land
Portrait of a globetrotter and digital nomad of the 20th century!
Nicolas Bouvier – Traveling to write or writing to travel
Alongside Jack Kerouac, Joseph Kessel and Jack London, Nicolas Bouvier has made literary history with his tales of the world, of sunrises and sunsets, of the stories behind faces, ephemeral music and the tremors of life.
1st of August in Switzerland: A vibrant celebration of history and national unity
Switzerland’s bank holidays on August 1st has been celebrating the country’s history, unity and cultural diversity since the 14th century. Let’s take a look back at the history of this festival that brings the Swiss together in a spirit of national pride and commemoration of the founding of the Swiss Confederation.
Patek Philippe: from exile to watchmaking sovereignty
While the Patek Philippe name is now associated with manufacturing excellence and technological prowess, its history is a troubled one, guided by the audacity of Patek, Czapek, Philippe and Stern.
Raclette is a celebration!
Crackling cheese and jacket potatoes, the most convivial recipe for a meal with family or friends…
The crowning of Rolex
This is the story of the frenetic creativity of a watch that evolves with innovation while remaining timeless.