Protecting and promoting a “Memory of the World” library The Martin Bodmer (Zurich 1899-Geneva 1971) Foundation was created in 1971 and aims to protect the library left to it by its founder, and make it accessible to the general public. Throughout his life, Martin Bodmer amassed a vast collection of thousands of exceptional pieces (hundreds of papyruses, western and eastern medieval manuscripts, handwritten pages, first editions, rare engravings, and precious illustrations), which bring together the great texts of world litterature and of human history. This Bibliotheca Bodmeriana is considered as one of the best private collections in the world and has been listed as part of the UNESCO “Memory of the World” Programme since 2015. In order to achieve its twin objectives of protecting and promoting the collection. The Foundation has created its own restoration and digitalisation workshops, as well as a museum which houses permanent and temporary exibitions. The Foundation enjoys a unique setting in the hillside of Cologny, with a spectacular view of Lake Geneva and the city of Geneva. It offers a varied programme of public engagement for adults, students, children, families, and schools.

Your Go-To Spot for New & Second-Hand Books Located 26, rue d’Italie in Vevey, facing the lake, L’imprudence is a popular destination for both French and English-speaking book lovers. Known for its carefully curated selection, beautiful decor and welcoming atmosphere, the store offers a great experience for both avid readers and casual browsers. Our new & 2nd-hand books span many genres: novels, poetry, travel, sci-fi, philosophy, social sciences, spirituality, cinema, music, children books, graphic novels… as well as an original and extensive selection of art, photo, architecture & design books. And you will be enchanted by our quirky selection of illustrated and vintage books which make truly original gifts. The majority of our books are second-hand and our new books are rarely recent, but rather our favorites through a life of reading. In the words of a customer, you’ll find here “a warm smiling welcome, and really interesting conversations as the owner has extensive knowledge on all kinds of topics. A bookstore where it feels good to go !”

Hors de la qualité des cours, je tenais particulièrement à mentionner l'ambiance de l'école. C'est vraiment génial de pouvoir évoluer dans une structure où la plupart des gens se connaissent, partagent leur expérience, travaillent ensemble de manière soudée contrairement aux grandes écoles publiques.