The sound of jazz and classical music drifted over the lake on Tuesday evening as pupils from the Conservatoire of Nyon (COV) played at the official opening of the Villa Niedermeyer. This villa, which is situated next to the Villa Thomas (the current home of the Conservatoire) had remained empty for many years and it was becoming increasingly dilapidated. It was given a new lease of life when in 2010, the municipality gave the green light for the COV to renovate it and to use the premises.
This Sunday there will be a “Fête d’inauguration” (opening party) for the public at the Villa Niedermeyer with events taking place on the lake side and in the building itself. Click here for the full programme beginning at 10:00 and continung right through until 18:00. The weather is predicted to be sunny and hot on Sunday, a perfect opportunity to sit by the lake side and listen to music in this lovely setting. Louis Nidermeyer was a composer and musician and was born in Nyon in 1802 and died in Paris in 1861.
Flea market and country music
Meanwhile, for all brocante lovers on Sunday 26 June and further along the lakeside, it is the monthly flea market in Nyon. See site here.
Also on Sunday over in the square by the Roman columns in Nyon, country music band “Tex Mäx” will be playing from 11:00 to 13:30 as part of the summer Sunday lunch concerts of the Association de la Place ds Maronniers. See their site here
Brazilian music tonight Friday 24 June
On Fri 24 June Brazilian music is on the programme at the 1306 club (the small private night club in the old town) with “Miriam do Rio e convidados”. More details here. Entry is free – note there is a hat passed around for contributions for the performers at the end the evening.
On Saturday 25 June at the Usine a Gaz, it’s the end of year fete of ADAC (Académie des Art Creatifs) with performances by its pupils. It’s an opportunity to find out more about the courses offered by the association. You can also read about them on their site (section here in English).
Sailing regattas on Tuesday nights in Nyon
The photo in the banner was taken from the lakeside on Tuesday night. Did you know that Tuesday nights are also “regatta nights” for Nyon’s sailing club? On these nights in the summer season, you can see the yachts sailing and competing in competitions on the lake. To find out more about Nyon’s sailing club see their site here
Open day weekend at the Clinique de Genolier and in the Commune of Trélex
The private hospital La Clinique de Genolier is having an open day weekend on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June. This hospital is situated above the village of Genolier and overlooks the valley below. You will be able to visit the operating theatre, see the rooms that are available for patients and observe workshops. For more information and times see here.
It’s also open day on Saturday in the commune of Trélex. From 13:30 to 16:00, the administrative offices and the salle de reception wil be open to the public.
Photography exhibition
The small photography gallery Focale (in the corner of Place du Château), will be holding a vernissage on Friday evening 24 June with a new exhibition at the gallery called ” Insomnies: rencontre en Palestine”. The vernissage will be at 17:30 in the presence of the photographer Reto Albertalli. The gallery is then open Wednesdays to Sundays 14:00-18:00.
Nyon’s Capitole Cinema
Finally this weekend, “Midnight in Paris” the film directed by Woody Allen (shown in the original version in English), is still on every day at 19:00. Films in French are “Handover Part 11”, “Kung Fu Panda 11”, “Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides” and “Rio”.
NEttie says
Thank you sooooo much for this great summary of what is happening! Excellent. I will visit this site more often now.
Catherine Nelson-Pollard says
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad the site is a help! Catherine Nelson-Pollard – Founder – Living in Nyon
marina marangos says
WHAT a SUPER site MM
Catherine says
Thankyou very much for your feedback, it is much appreciated!
William Niedermeyer says
Louis Niedermeyer is a relative. My brother Steven Niedermeyer is currently connecting with all relatives down all lines in Europe. This looks like a wonderful place to visit. My father always wanted to be a director of a symphony. The music runs in the blood.