Saturday 13 December, 18:00

Fête de l’Escalade

Villa Dutoit is hosting an event where Bernard Lescaze will present a talk on the methods of sending mail during the time of the Escalade, long before modern postal systems were established. Following the talk, there will be a concert of traditional music from French-speaking Switzerland, performed by the ensemble Zône Franche, featuring François Mützenberg on recorders, Jean-Luc Manca on accordion, and Olivier Destephany on double bass. Attendees will also have the chance to join in singing traditional Escalade songs.

Chemin Gilbert-Trolliet 5,
1209 Petit-Saconnex
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