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Thirteen years after its last stop in Nyon, the CGN (Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Léman) Naval Parade is returning to town on Sunday 31 May, bringing one of Lake Geneva’s most iconic events back to the quays. If you were here in 2013, you may remember the crowds lining the lakefront. More than 8,000 people attended, with around 1,700 passengers boarding the participating boats. This year, organisers are hoping to recreate that atmosphere with a full afternoon of fe

Photo : Christiane Steiner On Saturday 2 May, Nyon’s new library space, L’INTERLUDE, officially opens its doors. And rather than a short ceremony, they are marking the moment with a full day of activities, running from morning through to late evening. It’s free, open to everyone, and designed so you can drop in at any point. A Day That Starts Officially… Then Opens Up The morning begins with a more traditional moment. At 10:30, there’s a presentation of the space by the cultu

The best of Romandie lands in Nyon If you needed another reason to head into town this weekend, this might be it. From 1–3 May 2026, the Place Bel-Air will host the Romandie pre-final of the Swiss Street Food Awards with a lively mix of a food festival and a national competition. This isn’t just about grabbing a quick bite. It’s where some of the most creative street food chefs in French-speaking Switzerland come together to compete, test ideas, and serve up their best dishes

Salary, dividends, shareholder loans and business expenses explained. As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably asked yourself more than once: What is the best way to pay myself from my company? The answer is more complex than it may seem. It depends on several factors, including your business model, financial capacity, and personal needs. Your compensation strategy should also take into account your personal tax situation and long-term planning objectives, which will ultimately in

How well do you know your neighbours? It’s one of those things we all say we’ll do. Take the time to have a quick conversation rather than the passing “bonjour”. A chance to get to know who lives next door. Maybe organise an apéro one day soon… Well, this is your moment. The Fête des voisin·e·s takes place on Friday 29 May 2026, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: an open invitation to turn your building, your street, or your courtyard into a social get-together, even if j

There’s a point many people reach where consulting starts to feel like a real option. Maybe it’s alongside a full-time job. Maybe it’s between roles. Or maybe it’s that idea you’ve been sitting on for a while, quietly waiting for the “right time.” And then the questions start. How does it actually work in Switzerland? What’s allowed if you’re employed? How do invoicing and taxes work? And what happens if your clients are abroad? For many, it’s not the work itself that holds t

GAOS is back on stage this spring with a show that’s bold, joyful, and impossible to ignore. Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by pop legend Cyndi Lauper and the hilarious, uplifting book written by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein, is coming to Nyon and it’s bringing glitter, powerhouse vocals, and a message that hits far beyond the stage. Running from 28 to 31 May at the Théâtre de Marens in Nyon, this is one of those productions that

When people think of Paléo, they usually picture the big moments. The headline acts. The crowds. The lights and music. The long queues for food that somehow still feel worth it. What’s easier to miss is everything happening behind the scenes. Because Paléo does not run on music alone. It runs on people. Paléo @Anne Colliard Each year, the festival is powered by nearly 5,500 volunteers , with 47 bars, 136 food stands, more than 250 concerts and shows , and around 250,000 festi

From 17 to 26 April 2026 , Nyon once again hosts Switzerland’s leading documentary film festival and one of the most recognised internationally. @Visions du Réel Not just for Film People If you’ve never been, it’s easy to assume this is “for cinephiles.” It is. But it’s also much more than that. Visions du Réel is built around real stories with films that explore lives, ideas and perspectives from around the world. The kind you don’t usually come across on mainstream platform