Did you know that just above Nyon, in Changins, there is a Wine School/Haut Ecole/Training Centre which offers degree courses, a Master of Science in viticulture and oenology, plus courses for wine-lovers and members of the public? The school is set in grounds surrounded by its own vineyards. It has a lovely old house in […]
Short walks around Nyon – Nyon to Prangins
Coming up in the next few posts are three suggested short walks in the Nyon area. A Walk from Nyons to Prangins, a Walk to Nyon’s Wine School, and a Walk to buy an Ice Cream from the Farm shop near Nyon. These walks are perfect if you want to get some exercise (between 8,000 […]
Happy New Year from Nyon! – Events coming up in January 2020
Burning Christmas Trees, Swimming in the Lake Party, Three Kings Parade through town. Free entry to museums, getting above the clouds near Nyon. It was a chilly morning in Nyon on the last day of the decade, there were obviously plenty of fires burning in houses in the old town judging by the smoke coming […]
Keeping Fit in Nyon – Five Outdoor Challenges
Five Outdoor Fitness Challenges in the Nyon area suggested by a local fitness coach Thanks to Sean Seale for this article on how to keep fit using the lovely town of Nyon and region as your outdoor gym! These five different fitness challenges are all beginner-friendly and can be done at your own pace. From […]
News from elsewhere – From ban on polluting vehicles to skiing and Scrabble
Polluting Cars, Early season skiing, La Côte, Helicopter pilots in Alps, Ice Climbing, Nyon TV and more. From time to time, Living in Nyon highlights articles from other websites in Switzerland that readers may find interesting or useful. Photo above – C.Nelson-Pollard. Coppet as seen from the train, en-route to Geneva. Ban on Polluting cars […]