There is now a new App called “Nyon:Guide” where you can find out about the great walks that can be had around the local area in English, French and German. Whether it’s on the lakeside, in the vineyards, in the heart of the Jura or in local towns, each itinerary offers a series of points […]
Oldest stall at Paléo – Talking to Amnesty about consent
Amnesty stall at Paléo since 1977! Defending Human Rights Every year, Paléo chooses a humanitarian NGO as a partner for the festival, giving it more visibility and support. This year, the chosen charity is Amnesty, whose work defending human rights and campaigning to liberate political prisoners across the world has been going on for decades. […]
Gardens in Switzerland – New book out in English.
Spring is here, the wisteria is in full bloom around Nyon and gardeners were busy working away at the Château of Prangins on Tuesday afternoon (see photos below). For those readers who love gardens, and who also like to visit them, there is a new book out with chapters in English, French and German called, […]
“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 […]
Win tickets to the gardens of the Château de Vullierens
The lovely gardens of the Château de Vullierens will be open to the public for the last time this year over two consecutive weekends: the 28th and 30th September and the 5th – 7th October, from 10:00 – 16:00. There are various events planned over these two weekends in the grounds of the château: Alphorn […]