Photo above (cnp) – Early evening on the terrace of Nyon château Did you know that every first Saturday of the month (from May to October), Nyon Tourism organises a guided tour around the town for tourists, guests (and residents too!) to discover Nyon’s rich cultural history? Tours are given in French, German and English, they begin […]
Deluge on Thursday, Dancing on Friday, Children’s day on Sunday – Caribana latest
Above: “The Specials” in concert. The heavens opened at Caribana on Thursday night with massive downpours, despite this the crowd who braved the elements enjoyed the second night of the festival. Vaud resident Michael Shevlin reported back to Living in Nyon; “It was a deluge! very, very wet and I have officially lost faith in Goretex, however Everlast was […]
New fun website on Switzerland, Save WRS petition, Spring fair, Intercultural weekend and more
Photo above: Ceramic pots on sale at the Nyon Spring Market in 2008 The weather has finally warmed up and there’s lots going on here over the next few weeks in the Vaud area and a selection of events are listed below. Firstly though, Living in Nyon is delighted to announce that from time to […]
Ice rink opens in Nyon today and Pantomine starts next week
The winter season is well under way with temperatures dropping to single figures in Nyon last night. With this wintry weather comes seasonal traditions, the opening of the covered ice rink in Nyon and the big annual pantomime produced by GAOS (Geneva Amateur Operatic Society). This year the pantomime is “Jack and the Bean Stalk”. The covered […]
Living and working in Eysins – Part one in a two part series
Photo above: A sculpture in the centre of Eysins. Here is the first article in a two part series on living and working in the commune of Eysins. Part two will be a feature on the new Terre Bonne Business centre which is also situated in Eysins. Eysins is a village which is just on the […]