Learning French and taking the time to attend classes can often be quite difficult for expatriates with busy schedules. For those who have to travel for business purposes and can’t commit to a fixed language-learning timetable, or for those who are simply busy with family activities, it’s tricky to fit in fixed time language lessons. […]
“Lucky” film screening Mon 2nd, “Victoria and Abdul” on Thurs 5th – New Podcast out
The Living in the Know podcast October is now out On this podcast, we talk about English-speaking films, Ladies’ Night at the cinema, as well as English-speaking drama and musical productions. Lisa’s French minute holds the secret between a quiche and a ramekin! The podcast is kindly sponsored by Music Homère Geneva. Film tonight at […]
Street Food Festival in Nyon Weekend 1-3 Sept Hummus, Hamburgers and more.
This weekend (1-3 September) there will be a Street Food Festival in Nyon. A first for the town! Food trucks will line the quayside serving a selection of food: hamburgers, English pies, hummus, Latin American specialities, lobster sandwiches, Belgian meatballs, local beers and wines and more! See website here Friday 1st September – 17:00 – […]
Learn French whilst glassmaking and wine tasting! – Weekend 9th/10th Sept
On September 9th and 10th there will be an intensive weekend of French language, which includes a private wine tasting at a local vineyard near Nyon on the Saturday, and on the Sunday you get to visit a glassmaker and try out your creative skills by crafting an object in glass. It’s a great chance […]
Swiss National Day in Nyon, Morges, Rolle and Coppet
Swiss National Day Celebrations The First of August is Swiss National Day and in Nyon the ceremony and celebrations will start at the Esplanade des Marroniers. The evening will begin at 19:45 with an apéritif with music by the Municipal Fanfare Band. At 20:20 there will be the ringing of bells At 20:25 the official […]