Introduction

Introduction.So why do I like it here so much? Well I love living here for many reasons. There is almost everything you need for day to day living with banks, supermarkets, butchers, bakers, restaurants and cafés all in the pedestrianised centre, and a Saturday market in the old town. On a cultural level there are plenty of museums, and music venues to be found. With its two fabulous music festivals, Caribana in June, and Paleo in July (just on the outskirts of the town) and its superb documentary film festival in Spring, makes Nyon a very good place to be.

The local council keep the town looking good and the gardens and public areas have constantly changing displays of flowers. The views from many parts of the town over the lake (particularly from the castle), are spectacular. The ferries that go over to the other side of the lake to France, sail past some stunning scenery. The main line station has trains that can take you to Geneva in 15 minutes and to the airport in 24.

The small red train takes you through the countryside above Nyon into the Jura mountains and there are many surrounding villages near Nyon which form part of the "route du vignoble", a wine trail that goes though pretty wine making villages.

Julius Caesar knew what he was doing.

This site was created on the 20th May 2008. It will be updated regularly with new information and photos.

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