Every year, the Swiss Heritage Society selects a swiss municipality as the winner of its “Wakker Prize”. The decision is based on the development and preservation of architectural heritage. Let’s take a closer look at our neighbouring village, or one that is home to many of our readers. The Federal Inventory of Built Sites (ISOS) […]
Lunch on the Lawn on Sunday 29th September – Château de Prangins
There’s a chance to dress up in costume and participate in a parade on Sunday at the annual “Déjeuner sur L’Herbe” event at the Château de Prangins from 10:00 -18:00 Register on the day on site between 10.00 and 13:00 or online in advance. This year is dedicated to the 18th century. If you don’t fancy […]
Up, Up and Away. Fly-in over Prangins – Saturday 24th August
There will be *lots of interesting planes and helicopters in the sky above Prangins on Saturday 24th August 2019. The Swissair Aeronautic Club is organising a Fly-In at the aerodrome on that day with flights starting at 09:00 and demonstrations at 11:00. There will even be some wing-walking at 13:45! The Fly-In ends at 18:00 […]
Eight museums for just CHF 12 in the Nyon region
8 museums you can enter for just 12 francs. Compiled by Olivia Higgs (read more about Olivia here) For tourists and locals, the Nyon Region Museum Pass offers you the opportunity to discover the modest sum of CHF 12. The eight museums are: The Châteaux of Nyon, Coppet and Prangins, the Lake Geneva Museum, the Roman Museum […]
How the Swiss Eat – New Exhibition at the Château of Prangins
The Château of Prangins currently has a new exhibition called “À table ! What does Switzerland eat ?” In this exhibition you can find out about Swiss culinary culture and how it has changed over the years. Discover the country’s regional specialities and its food heritage. Check out the butcher’s shop which has been completely […]
