Spring is here, the wisteria is in full bloom around Nyon and gardeners were busy working away at the Château of Prangins on Tuesday afternoon (see photos below). For those readers who love gardens, and who also like to visit them, there is a new book out with chapters in English, French and German called, […]
Literary and Writers’ Events Coming up
The Bibliotopia Literary Weekend will take place from the 4th to the 6th May at the Jan Michalski Foundation in Montricher. Some events are in French, others in English or German. See programme here. If you have never visited this literary centre/foundation, it is the most extraordinary modern building set high up in the hills […]
“Avengers – End Game” – film in English in Nyon
The Avengers Endgame film will screened in 3D and in English at Nyon Capitole Cinema at 20:30 on Monday 29th April and on Wednesday 1st Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May at 17:30. Tickets can be bought in advance on line – details here
“Toblerone” Walk near Nyon featured in UK guide book
“War Walks on the Swiss Jura Crest Trail” is one of many hikes that are featured in the guide book “Switzerland’s Jura Crest Trail”, published by Cicerone Press. Nyon and the “Toblerone Trail” are also mentioned in the book. Author and hiker Ali Rowsell writes – “Taking approximately 5 hours to descend 460 metres from the […]
Happy Easter to all Readers!
A Very Happy Easter to all Readers! The photos below are of some of the fountains around Nyon. They are an Easter tradition in the town and have been decorated by local clubs and associations. Check out the Maitre Jacques statue in a Paléo shirt or the fountain decorated by the children at La Maison […]