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iframe> Yacht race this weekend – Photo above cnp From the 17-19 June, the fabulous yacht race the “Bol D’ Or” will take place on Lac Léman. Yachts begin the race in Geneva on Saturday and sail as fast as they can down to the other end of the lake to Le Bouveret and back again. It’s [...]
Every year the ferry company CGN organises a big naval parade on Lac Léman. On Sunday 5th June it’s the turn of Rolle to host the parade. There is a full programme for the day, members of the public can embark on the ferries to take part in the parade at various points along the lake, or they can simply watch [...]
There is a busy weekend coming up in Nyon with lots of events on the agenda. Also, please note (re previous post) there will be NO English column in La Côte newspaper this Friday due to space restrictions. Here’s an advance notice that on Monday 6th June at 20:00 there will be a special screening of the [...]
Photo above: courtesy of Hublot Here is a summary of some recent local news taken and translated from La Côte newspaper. Don’t forget, there is an English column in La Côte each Friday written by the Living in Nyon editor, it’s a light hearted look at living in this area. It can be found on the [...]
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 [...]
Happy Easter to all Living in Nyon readers! Here are just a selection of events coming up in the area in April and May. More events will be posted on here in the next few days. Included in this post are photos taken recently in and around the Nyon area and at last Sunday’s Easter market. 29th April [...]
Photo above: The “biotiful” range of Caribana T shirts 2011. The full line up for the 21st edition of Caribana music festival is now out and reveals a programme of music and styles to suit all ages. For those that want to reminisce, ”Get Down On It” and boogie, Kool and the Gang will be performing on the Grande [...]
Photo above: the famous sunflower field at Paléo – an annual tradition In just over three weeks time (on April 5th), the line up for the Paléo music festival will be revealed. For those of you new to the Nyon area, Paléo is Europe’s second biggest outdoor music festival. It takes place just above Nyon and attracts [...]
Cleaning up the Toblerones, Barn dance, Arthur Smith at comedy night, Climate Conference, English Theatre, Rock at Usine, Next male trailing spouse meet up and Big Rugby match Photo above – Rock group Bench playing down at the Usine à Gaz tonight. There are lots of events scheduled for March in Nyon and the surrounding area. Here is a selection of them [...]
The winter sauna has now been installed down by the lake and along with it, these colourful flags hanging above the water. For more details of sauna opening times and the assocation behind this initiative see the Bains des Trois Jetées . Photo below: the sauna with a view of the lake Expatriate Fair The Léman Expat [...]
Scottish country dancing in Nyon! Time to get the kilt out! # Follow @lifeinnyon
