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Living in Sion News – October 2023

October 20, 2023 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Living in Sion News – October 2023

As you will see, this website has not been updated since 2019! However, we are keen to see the site continue and are looking for writers who would like to write articles in English, about Sion and the Valais. A lot has been happening in Sion and the Valais in the past four years, the […]

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Pick up a picnic with local Valaisan food

August 14, 2018 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Pick up a picnic with local Valaisan food

If you fancy an alfresco feast whilst exploring the Valais area, why not pick up a picnic from Sion tourist office? From the 15th May to the 15th September 2018, picnics can be provided to the public (with 24 hours notice). The picnic basket/bag consists of local produce from the Val D’Hérens and includes a […]

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For Fans of Film – The Fellini Museum in Sion

June 4, 2018 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

For Fans of Film – The Fellini Museum in Sion

Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions  – special film and gourmet events Just a short walk from Sion’s railway station and close to the centre of town, lies the Fellini Foundation Museum situated in the Maison du Diable. This cultural centre was founded in 2001 and holds regular exhibitions and events, all relating to the world of film. Along with […]

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Facebook group for English Speakers in Valais – and another meet up

November 24, 2017 by Rachel Beacher Leave a Comment

Facebook group for English Speakers in Valais – and another meet up

In response to requests from readers about how to meet other Anglophones in the region, we have set up a Facebook group for you to share news and events and to connect with each other. Anyone living in the Sion or Valais area can join the group – English Speakers in Valais. There will be […]

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