In our series of interviews with expatriates who live in the Nyon area, here is an article with Nicola Mackley. Nicola helps non-native English speakers in business situations. Read on to find out why Nicola loves living in Nyon and the cultural differences that she discovered between living in Switzerland and in the U.K. Photo […]
Carnival Time! plus info on new French law regarding children under 18
The February Living in the Know 2017 podcast is now out. On this podcast, Lisa explains the new French law that came into force on January 15th 2017 regarding minors (children under 18) travelling without their parents. Catherine recounts the carnival season and suggests some carnivals to visit and what to expect. Lisa also teaches […]
Late Night shopping and Christmas Market in Nyon – Ideas for gifts
There will be a Marché du Noel in Nyon from the 17th to 24th December 11:00 – 21:00 (11:00 – 18:00 on Sunday) with “chalets” selling artisanal products in the centre of town in Place Bel Air. There will also be late night shopping in the town until 21:00 on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd December […]
Living in Nyon at Tourist Office on Thurs 1 December – Come and ask questions
A Welcome with Welsh cakes! Living in Nyon will be in the public area of Nyon tourist office from 15:00 -17:00 on Thursday 1st December for readers of this site to come and say “Hello” and ask the editor any questions they may have about living in the Nyon region. It’s also a good opportunity to […]
From Scandal at FIFA to Refugee Issues – Swiss Press and World Press Photo exhibition opens in Prangins
The Château of Prangins has just officially opened two new exhibitions to the public: Best Swiss Press photographs 2016 and World Press Photo 2016. This year as in previous years, there is a fascinating and interesting selection of photos, from the photo of a man holding up a bed sheet in front of the rear entrance to a hotel […]