This Saturday 21st August it's the "Samedi des Mômes". This is children's/kids day with events going on around the town. Children's market in Place St- Martin from 10:00. Paper aeroplane making competition, balloon sculpting, face painting in Place Bel-Air from 10:00- 15:00. Pony rides in Place St-Martin from 13:00 -15:00 followed by tea time at 15:30 for children offered by Nyon bakeries. Boum (mini disco!) at 15:30 until 17:00. Also on Saturday for children, a new children's clothes shop will be launched in Nyon. La Halle Kids! will open in 5 Rue de la Morache with a wide range of clothes for children aged 0-16 years old, for both boys and girls. See their website for their full range of clothes. Antiques market Also over the weekend in Nyon, it's the big brocante/ antiques fair. Over 80 stands will be down at the Rive. This year there will be a special area for children's tables at the market. This brocante is a good opportunity to maybe find a bargain or maybe an undiscovered rarity or a priceless work of art. It is possible, one lucky antique hunter found a painting in the Geneva plainpalais market that is thought to be a self portrait by Vincent Van Gogh....

Along the Route de L'Etraz in Nyon lies a set of ateliers (workshops) and at number 20 A (5) is the studio of renowned Nyon artist Bernard Garo. Garo is well known in Switzerland for his art, photography and installations and although he lives and works in Nyon, his eye is firmly on the rest of the world. His global vision inspires him to travel to other countries not only for his art, but also to bring back materials to create it. Ash from Stromboli, Red Earth from Tarragona - all inspiration for Garo's creations. Whether it is using volcanic ash that he collected from Stromboli (the Italian volcano), red earth from Tarragona in Spain, crushed black glass or sand from beaches across Europe, all are used in his art and literally onhis art. Much of his work is textured, inviting the viewer to feel it, look at it close, but then to step back and look at it again from afar. Photo below: The Workshops in Route de l'Etraz in Nyon. These will be open next weekend (see below). Which the viewer must do to appreciate it all as like the man himself, his art is big, (Bernard is over 2 metres tall). Massive canvasses grace the walls of his workshop, canvasses with work in progress, canvasses finished and ready to be shipped to a client, canvasses with just a gem of an idea on them. Garo can be working on over 20 paintings at one time, such is his enthusiasm and passion. "Sometimes I drive myself crazy with all the ideas I have in my head for a new painting, I can't stop" . Helped by an art student he is constantly working in his studio. "I have to be an artist, it's not a career choice, it's something I have to do, it is in my soul". Garo urges the viewer to look up or down at his art, not always straight on; "it makes it far more interesting to look at it from a different angle. Many people just see what is in only in front of them, they forget to look up at the sky or down at the ground. They miss a lot if they do this. I am trying to encourage us all to think differently". Garo has been commissioned to produce pieces for various private clients and public institutions. His "M20" installation is in the metro underground station in Lausanne, he has an outdoor installation called "Waterproof" in the Piscine de Monthey, a work in the private collection of the research centre of Nestlé. He has also won many artistic prizes including winning the Artistic prize of Nyon back in 1994. You can read more about the man and his work on his own site. Bernard admires the works of other artists and sculptors such as Anthony Cragg (UK) and Anish Kapoor (India), Anselm Kiefer (Germany), Miguel Barcelo (Spain) and many more. Photo above - Ash and other natural materials from the earth are used in his art. Workshop open next weekend You can visit Garo's workshop and see it all for yourself at an "open house" on Saturday 30th October from 11:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday 31 October from 11:00 to 17:00 at Route de L'Etraz 20 A in Nyon Look out for the red sign on the roadside (see photo at end of this article) . Bernard speaks English and he will be more than happy to chat to Living in Nyon readers about his work. There is also an exhibition of his work entitled "Lisboa the unquiet" at the Galerie d'art Junod in Grand Rue in Nyon. Opening times here Footnote: Encouraged by the artist to look at objects, paintings and the world from a different angle, Living in Nyon did just did this and took a photo of the shoes and the tools he uses while at work - a work of art in themselves.

There was the sound of Spanish music near Nyon railway station last Saturday night as a flamenco dancer entertained a group of customers outside "La Roulotte". This temporary café set up just behind la gare seems to have been a success over the summer months, with people stopping to have a drink on their way home from work, an early breakfast (they open at 06:30!) or to meet other friends for lunch. With reasonable prices and a varied choice of food on the menu let's hope this initiative will continue next year (the café will be closing soon for winter). It has certainly made a difference to this area which is normally just a throughfare for commuters. First Aid Courses for Parents and Carers If you are interested in learning first aid in English then you might like to know about two courses taking place in September in Lausanne and in Vevey in November. These courses will be taught in small groups by two British doctors, Dr Michelle Wright and Dr Penny Fraser, in a friendly, relaxed English-speaking setting. These courses are designed to provide practical advice and information for the expat community, away from their usual support networks of family, friends, GPs and other healthcare professionals. Note, if you would be interested in attending a course like this in the Nyon area then please email Dr Michelle Wright If enough readers are interested then there is a good possibility that this can be arranged. E-mail drmichellewright@gmail. Course 1: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Babies and Children This course is a hands-on workshop during which you can expect to: Understand the principles of infant and child CPR Use mannequins to practice the skills of opening an airway, giving rescue breaths and performing chest compressions Learn how to help a choking or drowned child Practice the safe positioning of an unconscious child Learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death) and how to reduce the risk Course 2: First Aid for Child Injuries This course is packed with practical advice, hands on training, lively discussions and lots of information. Along with other topics, you can expect to: Learn how to deal with burns, scalds and electrocution Understand the importance of head injuries and what to do Practice how to deal with major bleeding, cuts, bites, broken bones and sprains Get advice on what you should have in your first aid kit and how to use it Course 3: Childhood Illnesses: What You Need To Know Whenever we look after children, our own or someone else’s, it is helpful to know what important illnesses can affect them. Children can become sick quite quickly and if we learn how to recognise the early signs of some important illnesses, we will be best placed to help them. Amongst other topics, you can expect to: Learn about the danger of fevers and what to do about them Understand how to recognise an ill child and know when to call the doctor Recognise the warning signs of meningitis Get advice about how to deal with everyday common problems including diarrhoea, rashes, coughs and colds Lausanne, Saturday 25th September 2010Vevey, Saturday 20th November 2010Le Cazard, 15 Pré du Marché, 1004 LausanneRue des Bosquets 9, 1800 VeveyCourse 1: 9am – 12.30pm or 2pm – 5.30pmCourse 1: 9am – 12.30pm or 2pm – 5.30pmCourse 2: 9am – 12.30pmCourse 2: 9am – 12.30pmCourse 3: 2pm – 5.30pmCourse 3: 2pm – 5.30pm Cost: Each course is 3½ hours long and costs 100 CHF per person. This includes a comprehensive course booklet. For more information and to register: E-mail drmichellewright@gmail.com or call 079 821 8027 Historic buildings weekend This weekend it's the "Journées Européennes du Patrimoines". On these two days many museums and buildings of historical significance throw open their doors to the public. In Nyon the Château, the Roman Museum, the Musée du Leman and the Clinique la Métairie will all be participating in this weekend. Opening times and more details here Other towns and villages across Switzerland will be taking part too and you can see the full list of places here. Brocante Sale in Gex in France. Tomorrow Saturday 18th September 09:00 to 12:00 Huge selection of brocante for sale in a French farmhouse setting in Gex. Small items of furniture, paintings, mirrors, kitchenalia, ceramics, rugs, collectables; something for every taste - antique, vintage, shabby chic and contemporary must-haves - both useful and decorative for inside and out. Bring a friend and enjoy the occasion with coffee and cake. Contact Sian Sibley for directions on tel +33 6 81 36 67 23 or +33 4 50 41 92 30 at 485 Rue de l'Etraz 01170 Gex Email s.sibley@orange.fr Parking: on the road to avoid being blocked in and wear sensible shoes if muddy

August 1st is Swiss National day across the country and tomorrow you will see flags and bunting hung from balconies and windows to celebrate the occasion. Locally there is lots going, in many places when it gets dark you will see children walking in a procession carrying lit paper lanterns as part of the celebration. You can buy these lanterns in the major shops. Just put a candle inside them and the children will be ready to take part. There are celebrations arranged for Gland, St Cergue, Morges, Rolle etc. Look out for the posters in your village or town. Tommorrow's programme for Nyon in French followed by approximate translation On the l'Esplanade des Marronniers (the square by the Roman columns) 19:45 Apéritif en musique avec la Fanfare municipale - Brass band and official apéro 20h20 Sonnerie de cloches - Rassemblement - Bell ringing 20h25 Présentation des drapeaux - Salve d'honneur de l'Abbaye de Nyon Presentation of the flags 20h30 Partie officielle, sous la présidence M. le Municipal Claude Uldry : Official ceremony Lecture du pacte de 1291 par Mme Rita Murekatete, candidate à la naturalisation. Reading of the pact of 1291 Prière patriotique - Patriotic prayer Message des églises chrétiennes par M. Blaise Rochat, Président du Conseil paroissial - Message from the Chritian churches Allocutions de M. Guy Mettan, Président du Grand Conseil du canton de Genève et de M. Robert Borrel, Président d’Annemasse Agglo Salve de clôture The procession leaves (this is where the children take part) Formation et départ du cortège (itinéraire : place des Marronniers - Grand-Rue - rue St-Jean - rue de la Colombière - quai des Alpes en direction de Lausanne jusqu'à la place des fêtes de Rive) The procession leaves Other celebrations down at the rive 14h30-17h Animation musicale "Daniel thentz Swing Machine" (Jazz), buvette Dès 19h Bal avec "Nelly Olson Group" 22h30 Firework display by the travelling group "Percutant" drummers and fireworks . This year the show looks to be a bit different than usual, take a look at the Percutant websiteMinuit 1h Fin de la manifestation

FAR (Festival des Arts Vivants) is Nyon's final major festival of the year and was launched on Wednesday night down at the Usine a Gaz in Nyon. This FAR festival brings artists and performers from across Switzerland and other countries. The full programme is on the FAR website and the festival continues until the 21st August. Performances and shows take place in venues across the town from the Conservatoire to the Salle Communale and at the festival's centrepoint the Usine a Gaz. If you have seen the tall wooden art installation on the Rive this is part of the festival too and is called "Probe". You can climb up it if you want (at your own risk!). Sailing regatta Also coming up in the Nyon area (in Crans)on the 20-22nd August is a sailing regatta called the Crans Open with sailing events on the Friday at 14:00 (training yachts), Saturday 11:30 (regatta) and Sunday (regatta). There will be spectator boats provided to watch this, food provided, giant screen etc.

The winter sauna has now been installed down by the lake and along with it, these colourful flags hanging above the water. For more details of sauna opening times and the assocation behind this initiative see the Bains des Trois Jetées . Photo below: the sauna with a view of the lake Expatriate Fair T he Léman Expat Fair will take place next Sunday from 11:00 - 17:00 at the Beaulieu in Lausanne. Over 120 Swiss and international businesses and services with experience in serving the English-speaking community. Now in its 4th year and covering the areas between Geneva and Montreux. Living in Nyon will have a stand at this fair so come and meet us! More details to follow. Tomorrow night at the Usine a Gaz there will be Arabic Jazz with Kamilya Jubran (Palestinian Swiss) and Werner Wesler. More details at Usine a Gaz .

The lovely sunny warm weather continues here in the Nyon area and with it, many people are out and about appreciating the lovely autumnal colours in Nyon's parks and gardens. Photo above - the gardens just below the Chateau. Some news from Nyon Latest news in Nyon is that the Roulotte (the temporary café behind the station) will close this Saturday (there will be a little party from 15:00 onwards). It will then move down to the lake where it will link up with the association of les Bains de Trois Jetees. This Sunday the association begins a new winter season and the sauna will be in operation. The dutch tub/ jacuzzi will not return, however La Roulotte will be offering massages as an alternative. Events coming up this weekend - Expat fair in Geneva on Sunday, Circus school performance, Concert at Conservatoire, Sauna reopens by the lake on Sunday, Jazz concert in Nyon on Friday night .Expat fair There are two expat fairs twice a year in this area, the first one is Expat Expo which takes place this Sunday 10th October from 11:00-17:00 at Palexpo in Geneva. With over 160 exhibitors under one roof there is lots of opportunity to find out about the clubs, societies on offer here for expats. (the second fair is Léman Events on 31 October in Lausanne, more details of this in the coming weeks on this site). Know it All Passport at Expat ExpoKnow it all passport the book that is the essential guide to living in Geneva, Vaud and neighbouring France will have a stand at the Geneva fair (see sidebar logo). This weekend Know it All will have a special offer on the latest book, if you trade in your last edition you will get a new one for just CHF 25. All you have to do is find your old green copy at home and bring it to Lisa on the stand (L1) who will trade it in for the new edition for just CHF 25. As the normal retail price is CHF 38 in shops, this is a great incentive to upgrade. Circus school performance this weekend On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the L'Elastiquecitrique (the circus school in the centre of Nyon) François & Nini Pythoud, founders and directors of the circus school, will perform "Histoire de l'amour" . This performance will tell the story of how the couple got together, had four children, and lived their dream of creating the circus school, the trials and tribulations along the way, a story told with love and humour. The performance will last an hour. Performances - Friday 20:30, Saturday 19:00, Sunday 17:00 Adults 20 CHF, Students/AVS 15 CHF ; children from 3 years old 10 CHF . A bar with snacks is open an hour before the perfomance. Tickets on the day or reserve on 022 361 95 46 Classical music concert on Sunday Sunday afternoon classical concert at the Conservatoire at 17:00 - Trio de Vecchi, Baggi, Pozzini playing Schubert, Spohr, Strauss, De Pablo, Mosca. The Conservatoire is in a beautiful building and the Sunday afternoon concerts are a wonderful way of ending a weekend! Reservations 022 994 2360 Monday to Friday 14:00- 16:00 or at the door See COV for details (link also on sidebar) Jazz tonight Friday 8th October at 1306 club. Swing Jazz and Co at 20:30 at the 1306 club. This is a small private venue that is open to the public, entry is free but a contribution to the artists is requested on the night.Lake party On Sunday there is a programme for the party for the opening of the sauna again for winter. Music, swimming in the lake etc!

The weather is a bit inclement at the moment so if you are looking for suggestions for a day trip out you might like to know about the l'Hermitage museum in Lausanne. This Art Museum is situated at the top of the town and set in some lovely parkland and mature trees. There are good views from the front of the building over the roofttops of Lausanne to the cathedral and lake (when its not raining of course!). This art museum is housed in a beautiful 19th century former home and it holds temporary exhibitions on fine arts throughout the year. At the moment the Fondation de l'Hermitage is presenting a major retrospective devoted to Edward Hopper, one of the best known 20th- century American artists. This is the description of the exhibition from the Hermitage's own site "The Hermitage brings together over 160 works highlighting the main characteristics and techniques of every period of Hopper's career, from his view of Paris to typical scenes from the New World and his emblematic mature works" Next to the museum there is a brasserie/restaurant housed in the old dovecot (try the chocolate fondant on their dessert menu- delicious!) Full information on opening times entry fees etc is on the l'Hermitage website and in English. Note - the museum is closed on Mondays apart from the Jeune Federal Holiday (20 September). If you have time while you are in Lausanne then check out the cathedral with its magnificent stained windows. The walk up to this cathedral is up some lovely old wooden covered stairs from Place de La Palud. Note if you are travelling by public transport there is also a bus stop just on the road outside the cathedral which will take you up to the L'Hermitage. The cathedral has the most incredible organ too. Inaugurated in 2003, it is the "only one of its kind in the world by virtue of its design (American manufacture by Fisk, Italian design by Giugiaro), its musical characteristics (French classical and symphonic styles, German baroque and romantic) and its dimensions (nearly 7,000 pipes, 40 tonnes, 150,000 hours of work to complete)." from Lausanne tourism site. Concerts are held there regularly.

Friday night at Paléo saw plenty of psychedelic images coming from the Jamiroquai stage. Images and videos all timed to perfection to link in with the music. From "Canned Heat" to "Cosmic Girl", JK produced a spectacular show and engaged with the crowd wishing Paléo a Happy 35th Birthday. However some of the best images came from the grounds itself with the purple and green lights on the trees and the moon making an appearance above it all, (the cameraman took the opportunity of panning on the moon just as "Spacecowboy" was playing). Jamiroquai himself commented on the trees surrounding the grounds and on those that were lit up by the fires on the field. As anyone who has ever been to Paléo will tell you, this festival isn't just about the music it's about the atmosphere, the people and the events going on alongside whats going on stage. The barefoot writer Jonas Parson ( photo below) tells us below about his Paléo on Friday. Last night was the « roots » night, starring famous German reggae artist Gentleman, with Jamiroquai’s funk later on in the evening. The weather spared us, with nearly no rain, even though the temperature dropped quite a bit. Gentleman started the evening, all the way from Jamaica, erm, I mean Germany. Yes, as strange as it sounds, one of today’s best known reggaemen isn’t actually from Kingston, but from Osnabrück, Germany, even though his spiritual belonging to Jamaica can’t be denied. The off to the Chapiteau it was, to go and see Inna Da Yard, a Jamaican (this time…) collective devoted to bringing Reggae back to its roots, with a singer, a guitar and drums, as it used to be played in their courtyards. These extremely talented musicians just sound great, and they look even greater. It’s basically a few old men with dreadlocks and sunglasses, sitting on chairs to one side of the stage, and coming one by one to sing while the others do percussions, along with a drummer a guitarist and a pianist. The concert was excellent, everybody dancing to the rhythm of the music, it being impossible to resist to the vibes, as if they were in total harmony with our bodies and the world around us. It would be interesting to find out the total amount of Marijuana smoked on Friday, for if Paleo does have the reputation of being filled with joint smokers, the reggae evening is always specially scented. And when the concert takes place in a closed space, the smoke hangs about in the air, while the people in the crowd keep puffing away. The rest of the evening was spent mainly soaking in the atmosphere of the festival grounds, roaming about with friends. It was the occasion to see some quite interesting things, like a bare chested devil, red from head to feet, running towards the Village du Monde. This is something that I really appreciate about Paléo. People aren’t scared to act wildly, and you get to see the creative side of people, which is usually hidden away because of social conventions. If you act strangely, people at the festival won’t judge you, but will probably have a good laugh, sometimes joining in for some extra fun. Another example is the proliferation of “freehuggers”, i.e. people who go around the grounds with a sign saying ‘free hugs’, and giving out hugs to whoever wants them. Last night I saw quite a funny variation to the free hug: the free kiss, two girls with very red lipstick on offering to add a bit of colour to your cheeks. Another great thing to see when you just wander about is the street performers who play throughout the grounds. This year l’Asse has the honour of hosting two chorals, some explorers on an elephant, along with strange colourful creatures rising up from the backs of two artists who go round bringing a bit of colour into your day (apparently sent by the french ministry of culture, they took someone who spoke Spanish with them when they heard that Switzerland was a multilingual country…) Every night tends to finish off at the quartier des Alpes, around on of the big fire installations, seeking warmth there. It’s funny to see the people gradually leaving as the fires die down, later in the evening, everybody migrating to the few pots still burning (the fires are made of a piece of jean in a pot full of some sort of wax)."

Whether it is at Paléo, Caribana, the Usine a Gaz, Javal or Longirock, Nyon residents are very lucky to have a rich seam of music festivals and venues on their doorstep. Two years ago, Living in Nyon spotted a Geneva based band called Mama Rosin perform at the small 1306 club in the old town in Nyon (so called because the house the club is situated in, dates back to 1306) . We wrote here on this site about what a great concert it was, and then again when the group performed at Paléo and Caribana ( see "two bands to watch out for"). Living in Nyon is delighted to discover that the band will be performing on "Later with Jools Holland" on the TV channel BBC2 on Friday 1st October. This prestigious programme showcases many new bands and familiar names in all music genres and is shown around the world. Mama Rosin are not the first band to have been discovered here in Nyon, many others have started off in a small way in local venues or at summer festivals and have gone on to bigger things, so next time you attend a music concert here in the area, keep an eye out for upcoming singers and groups, as you never know where they will end up!

An informal early evening/ after work drinks evening will take place this Wednesday 29th September from 18:00 -20:00 at the "Roulotte", the temporary café just behind Nyon railway station. Please note, this is an outside venue (so dress warmily!) However, the weather forecast is looking fine for Wednesday, so it will be good to have a final outdoor drinks before Autumn is upon us. Photos above and below are of the café. This is a good opportunity to meet other Anglophones and readers of this site. If you have just arrived here it's also a chance to ask the editor and others questions about living in the town and area. There is no need to reserve for this evening however if you would like to attend then it would help if you sent an email to cnp2@ bluewin.ch for an approximate idea of numbers. The Roulotte serves wine, beers, snacks and some food. If for any reason the weather changes dramatically and is too inclement to hold the event, then there will be an update on this site on Wednesday.

The America's Cup race has officially started and all interest is on Valencia in Spain right now. However there is a local interest too as Mr Ernesto Bertorelli the owner of Alinghi the Swiss catamaran in the race, used to live in Gland, the town just a few miles from Nyon. Mr Bertorelli is not the only celebrity resident from this area, as Michael Schumacher the Formula One racing driver also lives in Gland and Alain Prost has a house in Nyon. Alinghi made its debut on the lake last summer on August 1st (Swiss National day) and it sailed into Nyon and up the lake with a flotilla of boats accompanying it, with Mont Blanc in full show. A truly magnificent sight. Living in Bassins What is it like to live in the village of Bassins? Below is the first in a series of reports written by readers of this column, it's their personal view of where they live. This particular view comes from Linda Revkin and you will see it also comes from 750 metres high, the elevation of the village! Read on to find out about an unusual industry that operates out the village. If you live in a village or town near Nyon and would like to write about it then email me cnp at bluewin.ch. I welcome suggestions. Now over to Linda. "It was probably summer when Jeff Lynns from E.L.O. wrote “Mr. Blue Sky” in Bassins (see previous post here about this). But, blue skies can be found year round in Bassins. Right now in the snowy months of winter, when fog and cloudy weather engulf the Nyon area, the sun shines brightly up here. The Alpine peaks are crystal clear above a rumpled bed of clouds covering the normal view of Lake Geneva. Yes, snow can stay on the ground from November until March up here at 750 metres. It is not a climate for the fainthearted. The temperatures can drop to minus seventeen. Icicles decorate the fountains. Bassins is basically a farming village where, in years gone by, the cows probably outnumbered the population. Today that population, which had risen to six hundred souls in 1987, the date of my arrival on the scene, has now swelled to over one thousand. What attracts people to this rural village? I can only say for myself that it was my first view of the village that captivated me. Driving up from La Cezille, I rounded the last bend in the road, a a series of many, and there was the village spread out like a snowy Christmas scene on a shallow oval dish. Above the village the vast Jura forest, a favorite place for hikers, campers, and cross-country skiers. At the highest point, far to the left, was the Church: from there clusters of houses stretched out in a straight line to the right where a huge barn anchored the far end. Bassins is situated on a plateau. If one turns around slowly in a 360 degree rotation, a spectacular panorama of lake, Alps and Jura unfolds. On a clear day, as the song says, one can see nearly forever; the Geneva Jet d’eau , the Mont Blanc, the Dents de Midi and the “Grand Lac” by Lausanne. So perhaps it is this spectacular view and bucolic surroundings that attracts a lot of people. The village does not have, access to a shopping centre, or international schools, it is low key. Its image is far from glossy but it does have a prerequisite Aubèrge for good dining, a fantastic bakery, a Pottery Shop, a Hair Dresser, a Bookshop, and a Well Being Saloon.. The village’s biggest new attraction is the beautiful indoor Pool situated near the Primary School on the road to Le Vaud. One interesting industry here is a distillery for natural oils. In the summer, the fields, not cultivated with corn and wheat, are covered with bright yellow, mauve, blue and white flowers. When the distilling starts in late summer the scent of chamomile, lavender, and celery can tickle your nose. I have loved living in Bassins these past twenty five years not only because of its setting but because of the wonderful Swiss people and the many musical opportunities that have come my way. I directed the local mixed Choir and children’s Choirs for over ten years; sang in vocal Quartet founded here, and enjoyed having access to a wonderful organ. Last fall I took part as the village celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Organ’s Installation. Back in 1984, only six hundred villagers managed to raise enough money to build this new organ. Being a bi-national I have, like others, a foot in both camps so to speak. I also play the organ at the Scots Church in Geneva located in the Auditoire de Calvin. I am a member of an Association trying to raise funds for a new organ for that church. Somehow it seems a more daunting task to focus a multi national congregation living in Geneva, France and Vaud on the task of raising funds. Will we meet with the same success as this small village? If anyone out there has ideas or is interested in our project, take a look at our website. Meanwhile, if you love swimming, walking, cross country skiing and beautiful views, don’t hesitate to visit Bassins." Photos of Bassins and text by Linda Kyle Revkin