The Arboretum in Aubonne just a few miles from Nyon is a lovely place for an easy walk for everyone, including families with young children. There is lots of nature to both see and hear – the frogs in the lake in the centre of the grounds are particularly noisy at this time of year! And […]
Autumn Fair, Wine Fair, Désalpe and other Events this weekend.
Another busy weekend ahead in the Nyon area, from the cows coming down from the hills in St-Cergue, to the wine and autumn fairs in Nyon, to a flute festival at the Conservatoire, to a play in English in Commugny about Shakespeare’s Women. Take your pick! Désalpe This Saturday, it’s the “Désalpe” in the village of St-Cergue above Nyon. […]
“Pirates” on the Lake and Two days of Brocante – Nyon this weekend
This weekend it’s the Fête des Pirates in Nyon, and this year, sees the “Noble Confrérie of Pirates of the Rive” (a local charitable association) celebrate their 50th anniversary. This association organises events throughout the year, and aims to maintain local traditions along the lakeside. Readers may have seen the pirates dresssed in stripey tops and neckerchiefs around the town. […]
Local girl runs Polar race to raise funds for animal park in Le Vaud
If you think the weather is a bit chilly right now, imagine what it would be like at -30 °! This is the possible temperature that local girl Rachel Frei Bandieri might encounter when she runs a 150km race in Finland in two weeks time to support the animal park of La Garenne, based in Le Vaud […]
Big Bazaar in Nyon – Books in English, Sports Gear, Toys and Games, Christmas Decorations and more.
Every two years, the IWCN (International Women’s Club of Nyon) holds a big bazaar in the centre of Nyon and the next one will be on Saturday 25th October from 10:00 -16:00. The proceeds of this bazaar go to both local and international charities. The bazaar itself is a great opportunity to buy second hand English books, […]
