The vines below Nyon’s château are full of grapes at the moment – the photo below was taken on Sunday 29th September and we are now into the “vendanges” (harvest) season. The 9th Fête de la Vigne in Nyon will take place in the Place du Château on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October and […]
Stand-Up Paddle Race on Lake on Saturday 31st – Open to the public
Lots of fun activities will be taking place on both the water and the land at the SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Race) at the Grande Jetée in Nyon this Saturday 31st August 2019. Events start at 10:00 There will also be a fun race at 16:00, where members of the public can take part in either a […]
Keeping cool in La Dôle – Suggested walk in the hills near Nyon
If are looking for a good way to cool off and get away from the hot temperatures, La Dôle could be the perfect destination if you are willing to get up early and don’t mind a walk. One Living in Nyon reader did just that on Saturday morning. Here’s his advice. “I jumped on the […]
Bol d’Or in Geneva this weekend, yachts to pass Nyon on Saturday
The Bol d’Or (one of the most important sailing races on an inland lake in the world) takes place this weekend. The main race starts in Geneva at 10:00 on Saturday, when all the yachts are lined up to begin the race it’s an impressive site! Photo below taken by the Living in Nyon editor […]
A World First for Roses – in Nyon!
Thanks to Hester Macdonald of HM Garden Design for this article below. On Wednesday, Hester went along to a press conference in Nyon and discovered that the town is trialling an exciting new project involving roses. Members of the public can go along and see “this quiet revolution” happening in the town. Details below. A […]