A festival, the pleasures of the piste, an exhibition?

Some ideas to get all the family going this winter

© Espace des inventions

L’île aux machines [Machine Island], November 6, 2007 to January 27, 2008

An exhibition for children aged 3 and over organised as part of the early-years cultural programme of the Vallée de la Jeunesse et l'Espace des Inventions, a learning and discovery and centre for children. Using large, hands-on scale models, the exhibition will familiarise children with the simple mechanisms that make our everyday life easier.

 www.valleedelajeunesse.ch 

Flon ice-rink,  December 1, 2007 to January 27, 2008

Flon's open-air ice-rink in the heart of the town, just yards away from hotels and shops, will be opening again this winter. Free access, skate hire CHF 5.00 a pair, refreshment stall. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 10pm, Sundays from 10am to 7pm. Open Mondays and Tuesdays on reservation.

© Association 1,2,3...Soleil

Festival 1,2,3… sun & Rudra Béjart - Beaulieu, November 11

This festival for children is an opportunity to take part in an event that offers the very best in the world of living arts. This day, which is dedicated to the fight against child abuse, will feature cinema, musical theatre, circus, dance and even some magic. The Ecole-atelier Rudra Béjart Lausanne show begins at 4:30pm. CHF 25.00, free for the under 5 years.

 www.festival123soleil.ch