The first night of Paléo began under hot, cloudless skies and the crowds poured in when the gates officially opened at 15:30. By 19:00, music lovers were already in party mood listening to the tropical electro sounds of CERO 39 in the l’Escale Bar in the Village du Monde, and at 19:45 the Dome tent was […]
Bubbles, Volcanos and Brocantes – What’s new at Paléo 2017 – Part 1
Paléo Festival begins on 18th July and on Monday morning the final touches were being added to the stages, bars and public areas around the grounds before the gates officially open on Tuesday at 15:30. This year, HES-SO (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland) has created an enormous “volcano”: a structure of […]
School’s Out for Summer. New Play area and Outdoor café at Nyon’s Central Car park
School’s Out for Summer! Living in Nyon will now be taking a short break but we’ll back for Paléo and will reporting every day from the grounds. See below for news about Paléo, and traffic restrictions near the town from the 3rd -14th July. It was the annual children’s parade in Nyon on Thursday 29th […]
Leaving the Nyon area? – Tips to prepare you for your move
Early summer is when many expatriates living in the Nyon region are either relocating to other countries or they are moving back “home”. There’s lots to do to prepare for such a move. Apart from the actual packing and long list of administrative tasks to be taken care of, there are specific requirements to consider […]
Jazz and Music festivals galore and Sunday concerts in July
There’s plenty of music on offer over the next few weeks in Nyon, in Arnex-sur Nyon, in Montreux and over in France! Firstly, from Thursday 29 – Saturday 1 July it’s the Golden Festival at Arnex-sur-Nyon. Click here for more details On Friday 30th June it’s the start of the Montreux Jazz festival with over two weeks […]