Plogging, Spring Market, Intercultural Festival, Capoeira, Wine Tasting, Guided Tour of Nyon, Caribana continues, Rocketman – Events this weekend, plus a few ideas for family excursions. Also, dates for your diary – Shakespeare (in English) at the Château of Prangins – 14th and 15th June. Friday 7th June On Friday at 15:00 there will be […]
Life in Nyon for a British Nurse and Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Our third health related article this week focusses on Kate Fergusson. Kate is a British specialist nurse and a Certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant and she moved to Nyon in 2017. Read on to discover how she likes living in the town, but in moving here, has had to adapt to a loss of a career […]
A Tsunami on Lac Léman in 563 – Could it Happen Again?
Did you know in the year 563 there was once a Tsunami on Lac Léman that left destruction in its wake? The Lake Museum in Nyon (Musée du Léman) currently has a exhibition called “Un Tsunami”, which recounts the story of the tsunami and how it happened. Seemingly a side of a mountain collapsed into […]
How the Swiss Eat – New Exhibition at the Château of Prangins
The Château of Prangins currently has a new exhibition called “À table ! What does Switzerland eat ?” In this exhibition you can find out about Swiss culinary culture and how it has changed over the years. Discover the country’s regional specialities and its food heritage. Check out the butcher’s shop which has been completely […]
“Toblerone” Walk near Nyon featured in UK guide book
“War Walks on the Swiss Jura Crest Trail” is one of many hikes that are featured in the guide book “Switzerland’s Jura Crest Trail”, published by Cicerone Press. Nyon and the “Toblerone Trail” are also mentioned in the book. Author and hiker Ali Rowsell writes – “Taking approximately 5 hours to descend 460 metres from the […]