Two more local events have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak and recent decisions taken by the Federal Council on the banning of large scale events until the end of August 2020. The Triathlon of Nyon, one of the biggest sporting events in the region with more than 3,000 participants and 600 volunteers will not […]
“Some Kind of Heaven” in the Disneyland for the Retired – Film, Visions du Réel
According to Metéosuisse, the rain looks set to stay for the next three days here in Vaud, so it’s a perfect time to catch up with Visions du Réel, Nyon’s documentary film festival. This year, the festival’s films are available online, although “places” to watch are restricted and time limited. One film that is available […]
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 […]
Visions du Réel starts today Friday 17th April – 2nd May. Free screenings!
Although many local festivals have now been cancelled such as Paléo, the Montreux Jazz Festival and Sion sous les Etoiles, there is one festival that is still able to go ahead and that is Visions du Réel, Nyon’s prestigious documentary film festival. The entire programme will be online, free and open to the public and limited […]
Happy Easter to all Readers! Decorated Nyon Fountains from Previous Years
Happy Easter to all Readers! Easter 2020 is a bit of a strange year in Nyon as the town hasn’t held its Easter market and there are no decorated fountains around the town. Every year, these fountains are decorated by local clubs and societies in all sorts of imaginative ways, and they are a delight […]
