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 […]
Around Switzerland in 80 Maps by Diccon Bewes – Next Living in Nyon Event
Next Living in Nyon event – Tuesday 10th November at 19:30 Diccon Bewes presents his new book – Around Switzerland in 80 Maps! A map can be decorative or informative, or both, and can reveal geography or history, or both. In fact, it is the perfect pictorial way to explain and entertain. And this collection is no exception. […]
Victorian tour of Geneva by Diccon Bewes Sat 28 March – Win Paléo Tickets
On Saturday 28th March, Diccon Bewes will be giving a guided Victorian tour of Geneva. The tour begins at 15:00 (meet at Payot bookshop in Cornavin railway station at 14:30). Diccon is the author of the very successful books “Swiss Watching”, (“a best book of 2010” – Financial Times) and “Slow Train to Switzerland” Diccon comments on all things Swiss […]
“Slow Train” a run away success!
Thanks to all of you who came along to the launch of the book “Slow Train to Switzerland” by Diccon Bewes at the Ferme du Manoir last night. Over 80 people listened to Diccon (author, travel writer and great raconteur!) tell the story of the first Thomas Cook escorted tour to Switzerland over 150 years […]
Book Launch and Reading in Nyon – “Slow Train to Switzerland” – November 25 – Reserve now!
Living in Nyon and OffThe Shelf English Book Shop are delighted to announce the book launch (the first in Switzerland!) and reading of Slow Train to Switzerland – One Tour, Two Trips, 150 Years and a World of Change Apart by Travel Writer Diccon Bewes (Author of Swiss Watching/ Le Suissologue) On the occasion of the 150th anniversary […]