We're Moving to Geneva, Switzerland!
Coucou à tous! I'm Christel Lautel, a Los Angeles native now living in Geneva, Switzerland. In the spring of 2018, I decided to take a much-needed break and stopped the activities of our hula hoop sports association Hoop de Mars. To become a stay-at-home mom to our now one-year-old son Charles. This year our family decided to take a leap of faith and make a big move to yet another country.
So we packed up our belonging and decided to leave Marseille, France turning a page and starting a new chapter in our lives... This move has been a transition we have been working towards since the winter of 2017. Our goal has been to move from Marseille, but deciding where to move was always the question.
At the beginning of October 2019, Charles and I went with Romain by train to Geneva for his last interview with a new company. It was our first long trip as a family. Geneva was beautiful, the view of the French countryside was gorgeous; as for Charles, he enjoyed himself. He was a good boy on the train.
We discovered Geneva on foot and tested public transportation. We checked out grocery stores, looked at different neighborhoods and local amenities. Traversing the city from the perspective of potential residents. By the end of the weekend, we had fallen in absolute love with Geneva.
Needless to say, his interview went well. During this time, Romain had also interviewed with a company in Rotterdam, which also went well. So in one day, we had two opportunities to move sitting before us like a fork in the road. Romain and I found ourselves having to think about which location was the best fit for our family's future. So, of course, I went and researched the two cities like crazy. By the time I had finished my list of pros and cons for both locations, Geneva won hands down.
So we packed up our belonging and decided to leave Marseille, France turning a page and starting a new chapter in our lives... This move has been a transition we have been working towards since the winter of 2017. Our goal has been to move from Marseille, but deciding where to move was always the question.
At the beginning of October 2019, Charles and I went with Romain by train to Geneva for his last interview with a new company. It was our first long trip as a family. Geneva was beautiful, the view of the French countryside was gorgeous; as for Charles, he enjoyed himself. He was a good boy on the train.
We discovered Geneva on foot and tested public transportation. We checked out grocery stores, looked at different neighborhoods and local amenities. Traversing the city from the perspective of potential residents. By the end of the weekend, we had fallen in absolute love with Geneva.
Needless to say, his interview went well. During this time, Romain had also interviewed with a company in Rotterdam, which also went well. So in one day, we had two opportunities to move sitting before us like a fork in the road. Romain and I found ourselves having to think about which location was the best fit for our family's future. So, of course, I went and researched the two cities like crazy. By the time I had finished my list of pros and cons for both locations, Geneva won hands down.
After spending 6 years in France, the Lautels have said adieu to Marseille. For those of you who know me already, you know I love to do my research and share what I learn with everyone. Blogging about our experiences as an expat family living in Geneva is a fun and constructive way to partage the next chapter of our journey.
My Suisse Life is a lifestyle & travel blog for mothers. Readers can expect to see mom life posts: baby food recipes, Charles' milestone updates, postpartum exercise, pregnancy, and breastfeeding tips. As well as articles with information on living in Geneva, things to do in Geneva, Switzerland travel tips, and immigration updates. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the journey.
Click here to check out our top 10 reasons why we are excited to be living in Geneva, Switzerland.
P.S. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to see daily stories and exclusive content!
My Suisse Life is a lifestyle & travel blog for mothers. Readers can expect to see mom life posts: baby food recipes, Charles' milestone updates, postpartum exercise, pregnancy, and breastfeeding tips. As well as articles with information on living in Geneva, things to do in Geneva, Switzerland travel tips, and immigration updates. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the journey.
Click here to check out our top 10 reasons why we are excited to be living in Geneva, Switzerland.
P.S. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to see daily stories and exclusive content!