Jardins en Fête takes place this weekend in Coppet and this year the theme is “Urban Gardens”. This Fête gets bigger every year and is set in the lovely grounds of the Château in Coppet. Full details of opening times, entrance fees, access etc, click here. See video below from 2016.
Zumba by Nyon Lakeside – Swimming Pool Opens Weds 4 May – Free entry for mums on Sunday
There is a good weather forecast for Nyon for the next few days, here are a few suggestions of some outdoor activities. Note: most shops will be closed on Thursday 5th May due to the Ascension holiday and many government offices will be closed on the 5th and 6th May. Interested in hiking? Take a look at some of the local hiking […]
From Garden Fêtes to Naval Parades and Neighbours’ Day – Events in May
This weekend (on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May ) it’s the Jardins en Fête which will be held in the park and grounds of the Château de Coppet. This event is dedicated to plants and the art of the garden and brings together gardening professionals all in one space. With over 130 exhibitors it is one of the biggest garden events in the […]
Rock and Roses – 2 Gardens events this w/end – UK rock band to play at the Parenthèse Sat
There are two local garden events coming up over the next few days, the first Jardins en Fête in Coppet, and the second, the Jardins des Iris in Vullierens. The Jardins en Fête has become an annual event in the gardening calendar (now nicknamed the “Chelsea of Switzerland”) ! Dedicated to plants and the […]
Mother’s Day on Sunday – Present Idea – Gardens Show in Coppet
On Sunday 11th May it is “Mother’s Day” in Switzerland. If you are looking for present ideas, it’s worth visiting the small but interesting shop down at the Rive in Nyon called “Continents Apart”. This shops sells handmade jewellery, much of it made by Deborah Willis, the owner of the shop. Deborah travels to Asia […]