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Each year, different towns up and down the Swiss side of lac léman take it in turns to hold a big naval parade involving all the beautiful CGN Belle-Epoque/ Paddle Steamer boats. This year on Sunday 19th May it’s the turn of Nyon to host the parade! The day will begin at 10:00 when passengers [...]
Still above from the film “Northern Light” set in remote Michigan in the U.S – photo courtesy Visions du Réel. The signs have been erected around the town for the upcoming Visions du Réel film festival and shops have decorated their windows in red as part of this year’s “See the town in Red” festival [...]
Decorated Fountains Around Nyon Walking around Nyon, you might have seen one of the numerous decorated fountains across town. A local tradition, the fountains are decorated each year at Easter by local schools, groups and shops, for the pleasure of all. A “treasure hunt” is organised around these fountains: each fountain [...]
Courtesy- cgn.ch Easter Cruise On Lake Leman Why not enjoy Easter Sunday on a cruise around Lake Leman, with a delicious meal prepared specially for the occasion! The menu costs 55.- per adult and 27.50 per child (6-12 year old). Phone +41 (0)848 811 848 to book. For the complete menu, see here [...]
There are two events coming up in the region that showcase Russian history, arts, music and culture. On Monday 18th March at 20:00 the Cinè Club of Nyon will show their last film of the season, a Russian film called ‘Kukushka’. Then on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March, “Ivan the Terrible’ by Sergei Prokofiev will [...]
If you are looking for a school for your child or want to know more about the educational opportunities available in Switzerland, then the Léman Expat Student Fair is a “must visit” event which will take place next week in Lausanne on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th March. Free entry by registering online in advance! [...]
Photo above – A ”sitting room” alongside the lake, part of Nyon flea market. A selection of weekend events chosen by Jonas Parson – Living in Nyon guest writer Night-Time Skiing and Fondue in St-Cergue Enjoy skiing down St-Cergue’s two slopes lit up after dark, with unlimited access to both ski-lifts. Once you’re done [...]
“God of Carnage,” the next GEDS production in English is being billed as ” A comedy of manners.. without the manners!” This Tony Award best play will be performed on 5- 9 March at the Théâtre de l’Espérance in Geneva and tickets are now on sale. For booking details click here Synopsis of Play [...]
Chess Tournament In Signy on 1st – 2nd Of February The Cercle d’Echec de Nyon is holding a chess tournament at the Signy Shopping Center this Friday and Saturday. The inscription fee is 10.- for the Blitz (rounds of 5 minutes per player) on Friday at 6pm, and 15.- for the tournament on Saturday (10am- [...]
A Happy New Year to all readers! Many of you will already have received the Living in Nyon Winter newsletter which was sent out in the first few days of January. The newsletter contains a summary of previous articles published on this site over the last few months plus the news that the site now [...]
Musical tuition for adults and children.
Classical and Jazz concerts.
German, English and French teaching school
in centre of Nyon.
Private Bankers in Nyon
Independence, transparency and security
Lake Leman International School Morges. Read article on school here.
International school in the centre of Lausanne
for 11-18 year olds
