Here is a selection of local and national articles recently published on Swiss news/information sites. Photo above – C. Nelson-Pollard. The vineyards around the village of Chexbres near Vevey From La Côte newspaper – 9th February 2017 100,000 visitors to the Zoo de la Garenne Since the Zoo de la Garenne re-opened its doors last year […]
CHF 35 offer for Fondue and Snowshoe walk
St-Cergue Tourist Office is offering a “Fondue and Snowshoe walk” at just CHF 35 per person. The price includes rental of snowshoes and sticks, a map with recommended walking routes followed by a fondue in a partner restaurant in St-Cergue (see list below). For further info and to reserve the offer, contact the tourism office in St-Cergue. 022 360 13 […]
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 […]
CHF 32 for an overnight stay in Nyon – Nyon’s new hostel opens in February
Nyon’s new hostel was officially inaugurated on 23rd January and will be open to the public from February 2017. The hostel has a capacity of 128 beds comprising of 6 bed dormitories with WC and sinks (and showers on each floor), a ground floor room with disabled access, single rooms, double rooms with WC and shower and a […]
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 […]