Above: Apricot sellers in the Valais - See below A reader has sent details of this house in Begnins which is available to rent from the 1st of September. Semi-detached triplex house to rent with 5,5 rooms and garden (Begnins, VD) A wonderful semi-detached house with 5,5 rooms, within 3 minutes walking distance of the centre of the village. Close to shops, schools and public transport. Within 20 minutes (driving time) of Geneva. Built in 2005. This is a sunny and spacious house of 189 m2 with the following layout: Entry level: 1 hall, 1 guest WC, fitted kitchen, a large dining room with access to a terrace and a garden. 1st Floor: 3 bedrooms (2 with terrace), 1 separate toilet, a shower room. 2nd Floor: 1 large bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 small closet room. Basement: a large cellar, a double garage with direct entry to the house. Rent: 3,500 CHF / Charges: 320 CHF. Free from: 01.09.2011. Phone: 0788785046 E-mail: begnins.maison@gmail.com
Apricots galore on sale in Nyon shops It's the apricot season right now and the shops and markets are full of fresh apricots for sale. Did you know that these apricots come from the Valais (the next canton to Vaud), and that the area around the village of Saxon is in one of the biggest raspberry and apricot growing areas in Switzerland? The Valais is also a very popular spot for walkers, hikers, cyclists and for family days out. Why not take a short drive or take the train to check the area out at this time of year? See the Valais tourism site for more information.