Carnival begins in Sion on 8th February. Big parade on Saturday 10th. The costumes and confetti are in the shops, the posters are around the town and the tents have been assembled in the main square, all in readiness for Sion Carnival which begins on Thursday 8th and continues until Tuesday the 13th February. There are […]
When Santa swings between the Chalets – Christmas Market in Grimentz 9/10 December
Date for your diaries – Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December Les Fééries de Noël is a Christmas market which is set in Grimentz, a traditional Alpine village in the Val d’Anniviers. With stalls selling local and international goods, handcrafted goods, toys, food stands and more, it’s a perfect place to visit for a winter’s day out. […]
Nax – The Balcony of the Sky
Surrounding Villages – A brief overview of Nax Perched 1,300 metres high above Sion, lies the village of Nax in the Val d’Hérens. This village has adopted the subtitle “Le Balcon du Ciel”, meaning “Balcony of the Sky” as it has the feeling of hovering half way between the plain and the peaks with sky above and below. Near […]
Winter Traditions Near Sion – Masked Men and Straw Men parades
Winter traditions to see near Sion The Valais is rich in traditions and customs which are celebrated in villages and towns across the canton all year round. In winter “Straw Men” and “Peluches” (stuffed animals) walk through the village of Evolène during the Carnival period, whilst in the Lötschental the Tschäggättä (masked men) can be found in […]
A Stunning Setting for an Arts Centre – The Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Lens
The Pierre Arnaud Foundation is a cultural centre in Lens which holds regular exhibitions that are open to the public. The building, with its photovoltaic solar panels on the outside, reflects the mountains, lake and stunning scenery around it. The next exhibition “Aboriginal Art – Dreaming Territory” begins on the 1st December 2017 and continues until 20 May […]
