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Where should a young family live?

Jun 12, 2014 @ 14:11

Hi everyone,

I’m moving to Geneva in September from Zug. I’m Australian, my husband’s Irish and after living in Switzerland for the past two years we’re really excited to be continuing our Swiss adventure.

I’m wondering if anyone has advice on the best areas to live as an expat (no French – yet!) with a toddler and newborn? We love the outdoors and go hiking a lot, and so would want somewhere family-friendly with space for the kids to run around. My husband will be working near the airport so open to anywhere within a 30m commute from there.

Also, does anyone have any recommendations about nursery or crèche for my 2.5 year old? I’m interested in the bilingual Montessori schools (Ecole Mosaic and Maison des Enfants) and would really appreciate any feedback on these schools and/or suggestions of good crèches.

Thanks for your help!

Vanessa

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Hi everyone,

Thanks for your help!

Vanessa

Ness BJun 12, 2014 @ 14:11

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Jun 13, 2014 @ 16:16

Vanessa - may not be much help but on our first stay here some 12 years ago our son went to the school below- Fabulous little school in the country run by an English lady - Mrs Harrison. I take it she is still there. We lived in Crans-pre- Celigny at the time - once again a great little village on the lake. Hope this helps

The International Montessori Pre-School

Chemin en Saugey 1

1291 Commugny

Tél. 022 776 16 90

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The International Montessori Pre-School

Chemin en Saugey 1

1291 Commugny

Tél. 022 776 16 90

Jeffery S, Jun 13, 2014 @ 16:16

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Jun 15, 2014 @ 19:39

Thanks Jeffrey - will look into both the school and village. Thanks for your help!

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Thanks Jeffrey - will look into both the school and village. Thanks for your help!

Ness B, Jun 15, 2014 @ 19:39

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Jun 16, 2014 @ 12:38

30 Mins from the airport gives loads of options!!

I'm in a small village called Eysins, close to Nyon. It's maybe 20mins from the airport, by either train or car. But that whole section from the airport out towards Nyon is dotted with loads of villages that offer child friendly space, access to the lake on one side and the mountains on the other side. Plus the towns like Coppet or Versiox.

Plus of course moving out from the city a bit gives you a whole lot more house for your money.

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30 Mins from the airport gives loads of options!!

Plus of course moving out from the city a bit gives you a whole lot more house for your money.

John H, Jun 16, 2014 @ 12:38

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Jun 16, 2014 @ 19:32

Hi Ness B,