Welcome and Bienvenue to Living in Nyon, a site in English all about living in the town and surrounding area. Articles, news, events, and useful links.
Here is the second in the series of interviews given by local artist Stephanie Fonteyn (see first interview here). In this article Stephanie speaks to Uli Van Neyghem, a German painter living in Céligny. Note: Uli will be holding an “apéro” in her art studio on Friday the 4th of November from 17:00 to 20:00 Address: Route de [...]
There are lots of events happening in the first weeks of November in the Nyon region, here are a few listed below. Plus, the Living in Nyon November newsletter is due to be sent out in the next couple of days, if you would like to receive it, just sign up in the subscription box in the box to [...]
“The Adventures of Tin Tin”, a new film directed by Stephen Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson, will be released here in Nyon next Wednesday the 26th October at the Capitole cinema with two screenings of the film at 15:15 and at 18:00. There are lots of events happening around this big event due to the link between Nyon and one of [...]
Tuesday evening in Nyon saw the official launch of the book “Living along Lac Léman”. Thankyou so much to all those who came to the Villa Thomas at the COV for the vernissage/launch. Photos above. Happy book fans! The venue in the stunning lake side setting made it the perfect place to launch the book. It also gave readers of [...]
On Tuesday night a new cinema club launched in Nyon with the aim of showing a variety of international films twice a month at 20:00 on a Monday night throughout the year, at the Capitole cinema in the heart of town. The programme begins on the 10th October and continues through to 26th March 2012. Andrea Bachmann-Helbling, club [...]
It’s the time of year in this part of Vaud, when children are returning to school in both the public and private sector. It’s also when institutions offering vocational courses are now opening their doors for registration. These academies and institutions, offer both adults and children the chance to learn a new skill, study a new language or learn to play an instrument [...]
After a short summer break, Living in Nyon has been taking a look at what’s been happening recently in the local news. Work on Nyon – St Cergue train line La Côte newspaper reports that from Tuesday 16th August until the 28th October, the NStCM train that runs from Nyon to La Cure in France, will not be operating between the [...]
Living in Nyon is delighted to announce that from July onwards, this site will feature interviews with artists, and will report on art events in galleries and venues across the region. These articles will be written by Stephanie Fonteyn, a professional artist who is based in Duillier (a village just a few kilometres above Nyon). Stephanie says her objective is “to make [...]
The sound of jazz and classical music drifted over the lake on Tuesday evening as pupils from the Conservatoire of Nyon (COV) played at the official opening of the Villa Niedermeyer. This villa, which is situated next to the Villa Thomas (the current home of the Conservatoire) had remained empty for many years and it was becoming [...]
In addition to the big Spring Fair in Gingins on Saturday (see post below), there are lots of events happening around the area this weekend. Caves Ouvertes – Mont Sur Rolle Firstly, over in Mont sur Rolle, it’s “Cave Ouvertes” (Open House ) in over 30 wine cellars on Saturday 21 May from 11:00 -19:00, and Sunday [...]
Scottish country dancing in Nyon! Time to get the kilt out! # Follow @lifeinnyon
