Thursday 2 October, 18:30

Cédric Sapin-Defour – Où les étoiles tombent

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After briefly pursuing medical studies, Cédric Sapin-Defour became a physical education teacher. Driven by a love of words and exploration literature, he has written for publications such as Libération and Alpes Magazine, as well as books including Gravir les montagnes est une affaire de style (Guérin, 2017), Espresso (Guérin, 2019), and L’art de la trace (Transboréal, 2020).

His deep bond with his Bernese Mountain Dog inspired His Scent After the Rain (Son odeur après la pluie, Stock, 2023), a massive success with over a million readers, eighteen translations, and adaptations in progress for film, graphic novel (Le Lombard, 2025), and theater.

His powerful new book, Where the Stars Fall (Où les étoiles tombent, Stock, 2025), tells the moving story of the paragliding accident that changed his wife’s life—and her brave path to recovery.

In French.

Grand-Rue 11,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: Rebecca Bowring

28 & 29 August

World Philanthropy Forum

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

The 8th World Philanthropy Forum gathers global leaders in academia, policy, and philanthropy to explore how strategic giving can unlock the human potential essential for achieving the SDGs. Framed by major international milestones, the forum fosters high-level dialogue on the evolving role of philanthropy in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future.

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Friday 29 August, 18:00

The Night of the Bats

Kids Lectures & Workshops

Parc des Evaux

Immerse yourself in a bat-themed evening at Parc des Evaux, featuring scientific booths, talks, acoustic walks, and children’s workshops. Experts will share their passion and insights into these fascinating flying mammals through a variety of activities, including a lecture on their lifestyle, echolocation, diet, protection, and taxidermy. Kids can enjoy a bingo game and a mask-making workshop. Acoustic walks will be offered every 30 minutes. Food and beverages are available on-site. This event is organized by CCO-Genève in collaboration with the Museum of Natural History.

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30 August – 18 October

Guided Tour: Carouge and Its Hidden Gardens

Lectures & Workshops

Mairie de Carouge

Discover the hidden courtyards and gardens of Carouge on a guided tour that unveils these secret spaces. Behind restored facades lie unexpected gardens and concealed courtyards, offering the scents of roses and lilacs. Local families welcome visitors into their private homes, providing an enchanting glimpse behind the scenes during a leisurely walk.

In French.

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Sunday 31 August, 11:00

La Bâtie: Rencontre Public-Artistes | Travailler l’intime

Lectures & Workshops

La réplique

As part of La Bâtie festival, several artists gather to discuss how their work exposes and transforms intimacy on stage. Charles Voyer & JJ Houle (Le Gardien des enfants), Ludovico Paladini (LovPoem), Jeanne Spaeter (Amour sous contrat), and Céline Nidegger (Les Corps incorruptibles) will share approaches to themes of love, loss, violence, and death. The talk, moderated by essayist Constant Spina (Manifesto for a Deviant Democracy, 2023), reflects on the role of body, language, and silence when art dares to cross the boundaries of the intimate.

In French.

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1 – 6 September

Alternatiba Léman Festival

Community Lectures & Workshops

Multiple locations

The Alternatiba Festival invites you to explore potential futures through five themed evenings at Uni Mail and MACO, followed by the Village of Alternatives at Parc des Bastions. Over 110 organizations will offer conferences, roundtable discussions, workshops, and activities covering diverse topics such as the future CERN collider, the evolution of labor, global health, degrowth, and critical thinking. Saturday features a lively village atmosphere with stands, hands-on workshops, and concerts, alongside organic and local food options. This free event is open to everyone, aiming to strengthen social connections and promote ecological and social transition.

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Tuesday 2 September, 18:30

Sumba, une île sous la protection des ancêtres

Lectures & Workshops

Musée Barbier-Mueller

Discover the fascinating island of Sumba, renowned for its richly symbolic textiles and unique ancestral traditions. In this conference, Georges Breguet shares insights from over 50 years of research and travels in Indonesia, presenting rare film excerpts of a royal funeral ceremony and exploring the hidden meanings of Sumba’s marapu religion, textiles, and ritual objects.

In French.

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