On Thursday 1st June there will be a tour of Nyon given by a guide from the tourist office. No inscription needed, just turn up to the meeting place outside the castle. The tour begins at 17:30 and will last around 90 minutes. CHF 15 per person followed by a “verre d’amitié” – (a glass of wine!) For […]
Ideas for activities in Nyon and surrounding area – 25th to 31st May
Thursday 25th May is Ascension and it is a national holiday in Switzerland. Many people will have chosen to take Friday off as a holiday to “faire le pont” (“to do the bridge”). This is a term which is used to describe an extra long weekend. Here are some ideas for activities over the next few days, from […]
Idea for trips out near Nyon Summer 2017 – Barillette Café/ Restaurant now open
The Barillette café/ restaurant situated at 1,450 metres high in the Jura mountains opened for the summer season a few weeks ago and it’s a great place to head to if you want a panoramic view of Lac Léman and for a day out. The café is about a 40 minute drive from Nyon. You can […]
Dresses designed for Audrey Hepburn – Exhibition opens 20 May – Plus, new CHF 20 note now in circulation
Three museums in Morges have joined together to host one exhibition entitled “Audrey Hepburn – Hubert Givenchy, an elegant friendship”. The exhibition opens this weekend on Saturday the 20th May and runs until the 17th September 2017. The exhibition focuses on the relationship between the world-famous actress and the living legend of haute couture during […]
Expatriate Interview: George Unc – Masters student at Changins wine school near Nyon
In our series of interviews with expatriates who live in Vaud, here is an interview with George Unc, a masters student at the Ecole du Vin (wine school) in Changins near Nyon. Read on to find out his thoughts on what makes a good wine and his favourite Swiss wine producers, as well as his tips for […]