The Château de Prangins has a new exhibition entitled “Work – from 1860 to today”. This exhibition features photographs which explore how earning a living has changed over time. From a photo from 1865 of a chambermaid working at the Hôtel Beau-Rivage in Lausanne, to a worker in 1949 clinging to scaffolding on the tower of Geneva cathedral, […]
Music this weekend – Classical, Funk and D-J set. “Nature in the Town“ and Expat Fair
There are two classical concerts on the local agenda this weekend: the Conservatoire of Western Vaud will be performing a Sunday afternoon concert at 17:00 in Nyon on the 22nd May, see poster below and link here. Also, the prestigious Ansermet Ensemble will be playing at the Salle du Vallon in St Cergue on Friday 20th May. Discover […]
A glimpse of the Moon and Events last weekend in Photos
There were a lot of events happening in the Nyon and Vaud area last weekend! Living in Nyon attended a couple of these and took photos of members of the public dressed up in costume. From the elegant period dresses of the ladies at the “Déjeuner sur l’herbe” picnic in Prangins, to the smart suits, blazers and waistcoats […]
Big Fête in Coppet this Weekend/ Other Local Events
Party for everyone in Coppet, Autumn Fair, Artisan Market, Garage Blues, Rock music, Elegant Garden Party for all in Prangins and More. Every ten years, Coppet throws a big fête/ party for members of the public and this year, the party has come round again. There will be three days of music (rock, classical and contemporary), food, events in and around the […]
Papercuts at Prangins/ Free tickets for Monday Film in English 21 July
The current exhibition on at the Château de Prangins is entitled “Papiers decoupés” (“Paper cuts”) and this year focuses on contemporary paper cutting. Above paper cut by Werner Gunterswiler “La Mouche, 2012” – All images courtesy Château de Prangins The exhibition includes some historical paper cuts, including a love letter, silhouettes and scenes depicting an […]
