Here is a selection of local and national articles recently published on Swiss news/information sites. Photo above – C. Nelson-Pollard. The vineyards around the village of Chexbres near Vevey From La Côte newspaper – 9th February 2017 100,000 visitors to the Zoo de la Garenne Since the Zoo de la Garenne re-opened its doors last year […]
Raclette a Gogo on Friday 17th in wine cellar of Nyon – “Jackie” at cinema Monday 20th
Le Caveau de Nyon is holding a raclette a gogo (all you can eat!) evening from 19:00on Friday 17th in the lovely wine cellar of the château of Nyon. CHF 35 per person includes a “planchette” ( a wooden board with a variety of dried meats) as a starter, raclette, followed by fruit salad and coffee. Reservations […]
CHF 35 offer for Fondue and Snowshoe walk
St-Cergue Tourist Office is offering a “Fondue and Snowshoe walk” at just CHF 35 per person. The price includes rental of snowshoes and sticks, a map with recommended walking routes followed by a fondue in a partner restaurant in St-Cergue (see list below). For further info and to reserve the offer, contact the tourism office in St-Cergue. 022 360 13 […]
Nicola Mackley – Training people to improve their English at Work
In our series of interviews with expatriates who live in the Nyon area, here is an article with Nicola Mackley. Nicola helps non-native English speakers in business situations. Read on to find out why Nicola loves living in Nyon and the cultural differences that she discovered between living in Switzerland and in the U.K. Photo […]
Carnival Time! plus info on new French law regarding children under 18
The February Living in the Know 2017 podcast is now out. On this podcast, Lisa explains the new French law that came into force on January 15th 2017 regarding minors (children under 18) travelling without their parents. Catherine recounts the carnival season and suggests some carnivals to visit and what to expect. Lisa also teaches […]