Geneva Writers’ Group launches new anthology and starts new season. World Writing from Geneva, Nyon, Gland, neighbouring France and beyond The thirteenth volume of Offshoots, the biennial literary anthology of the Geneva Writers’ Group, was recently launched at Webster University. With 54 contributors from some 20 countries on six continents, this volume celebrates the rich […]
For Sale – Fabulous house with panoramic views – 5 minutes from Central Divonne
House for sale Beautiful house for sale just a short walk from central Divonne. This house set in a quiet and private location and just 10 minutes drive from the International School of Geneva (La Châtaigneraie campus) and 15 minutes from Geneva Airport. This 350 m2 house (over three floors) has two large balconies facing South […]
“Not everything is run from Paris”- Living in Divonne Part 2
In October 2010, Living in Nyon reader Celia Marsh wrote about what it is like to live in Divonne in France, (just a few miles from Nyon). Here is another article, also about living in on Divonne, but this time it comes from long time resident John Burley. John is a “Conseiller Municipal” in the town and here he writes about the activities […]
Brocante fair this weekend, student looking for work
There will be a Christmas brocante sale on Friday 19 November 09:00 to 19:00 and on Saturday 20 November from 09:00 to 15:00 at L’Ancienne Ferme 485 rue de l’Etraz over in Gex in France. Tons of antique, shabby chic, retro and modern collectables for the home and garden. Discover original gifts and stocking fillers for Christmas. […]
Living in Divonne – The town, the spa, the lake and those French taxes!
Divonne les Bains in France (just a few miles from Nyon) is famous for its Sunday morning market. Locals and visitors alike, come from far and wide for the wide selection of fresh food, spices, household goods, bread, French cheeses and a little bit of French ambiance (accordion player included!) However, the town of Divonne […]
