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Nyon ART DAY is back Tomorrow, Saturday 6th November, Nyon celebrates its Art Day to promote the development, cultural diffusion and enjoyment of art. It will be open doors in all local galleries and art spaces, museums & ateliers d´artistes. Journée des Arts is a small association of volunteers that work on ¨opening art for everybody¨ and this is their third time running this fantastic event day. What can you find? More than 40 mostly local artists covering all styles will be exhibited in 25 different places. It is a great opportunity to visit atelier d´artistes as they only have an open door session once a year. Museums will also hold special animations with free entrance. Urban Art in front of Usine à Gaz is where you can join in and show your art skills. It is happening all day and is supported by Ville de Nyon. Take advantage of the Summer tourist train offering free rides from 10:00 until 18:00, and visit as many locations as possible. Vision du Reel is supporting this initiative and are showcasing a film at Cinema Capitole . There will be one session in the morning. A good number of ateliers are at Esp´Asse, close to La Mobilère and are also hosting a nice art collection. Look out for the kid friendly activities happening at the castle and museums. Yesterday evening, Living in Nyon had the pleasure to attend an aperitif at L´Atelier photo and enjoy an exhibition by Nina Rodin, The Clothes Project. ¨Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso

Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Fete du Marché de Nöel -  Schilliger Garden Centre Save the date! 13th & 14th November, SchilligerGarden Centre  invites you to celebrate the upcoming winter and Christmas vibes.  A full program of kids activities, product tastings and special offers are waiting for you. It is a great opportunity to dive in to their fabulous Christmas Market decorations, themed ¨Aux confine des oceans¨. Fête du marché de Noël Musée Romain Nyon - Alea Iacta Est! Thursday 11th is a special evening at the Roman Museum in Nyon: Role-playing games in French for adults and kids from 10 years old. Discover through play the daily life of the inhabitants of a Roman city such as Colonia Iulia Equestris ! Brought to you by Game Masters, three captivating scenarios enable you to live an unprecedented Roman adventure. Around a table, the players put themselves in the shoes of a character and plunge into an imaginary world. Guided by the Game Master and under the dice's rule, they evolve in the universe put forth and pass from one intrigue to the other. Role-playing game:  Alea Iacta Est! November: La Côte - Wine Month  In order to highlight the quality of La Côte's wine growing terroir and to support the region's winegrowers, Nyon Région Tourisme , the City of Nyon and the Association des Vins de la Côte have joined forces to promote the wines of "La Côte" in the region's restaurants. Up until Sunday November 29th, several partner restaurants are committed to highlighting the region's grape varieties to their customers and reducing the selling price of bottles and glasses of wine. This is an opportunity for everyone to discover the quality and diversity of the wines of La Côte at affordable prices over a delicious meal! List of restaurants List of winemakers Games Exchange at Ludothèque de Nyon - Troc de Jouets  Once a year, the toy library in Nyon offers you the chance to get rid of any  toys or games that are sitting at the back of your cave and give them a new lease of life! You can find all types of toys; bikes, board games, puzzles, books, DVDs and lots more... all at low prices and in good condition. Dust down your stuff, follow the labelling instructions and take it to the Salle Communale this Friday 12th. The Troc is Saturday Morning, 9:00 to 12:00, check it out for any special treasures! Troc de jeux et jouets Nyon Troc de SKI at Bassins  Winter is coming and as the first snow starts to fall, now is the time to plan ski season.  Get all your ski gear at exceptional prices in this SKI exchange event happening at the Troc Ski-Club La Gamelle this Saturday 13th at the Salle Polyvalente in Bassins .   Local artisans: Christmas Market at Vinzel  Friday 12th and Tuesday 16th, local business will be celebrating a Christmas Event at Vinzel. You can find makeup artist, jewellery, cards, wood art, gifts, charity and manicure. Support our local artisans and business by stepping in.

Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. At the start of each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the week ahead. Christmas Parade - Bô Nöel - Lausanne From November 18, go to the big city and enjoy the magic of Christmas at the various markets in downtown Lausanne. The 7th edition of Bô Noël has many surprises in store for you to brighten up your Christmas and New Year celebrations. Make your way through 50 plus chalets and find the best gifts and taste the best local specialties. All accompanied by 100% Swiss mulled wine and free activities for kids planned until the 31st December! The opening parade is on Wednesday 18th November, starting at La Cité and ending in Flon. You will find a great variety of participants including; the drums of the rural youth , the Lausanne firefighters , the Lausanne-Renens circus school , the local horse-drawn carriages and the Lausanne Union Musicale de la Sécurité . Biggest celebration in the region, no way are you going to miss it! Bô Nöel Sound and Light Show - Geneva From one big city to another, Geneva is hosting a spectacle of lights and colours at Parc des Bastions. This is the last week to enjoy the light show ¨Maths et brilliant¨.Each evening (three time slots: 18H, 19H and 20H30), the façade of the oldest building of the University of Geneva will be illuminated and animated to the rhythm of colourful paintings evoking the beauty of mathematics. Free entrance. The art of maths Boris Re´vian - Cabaret & Theater in Prangins A new spectacle at Centre Communal des Morettes in Prangins performed by the Théâtre Amateur de Prangins. Boris Re´vian Nothing to Wear This Saturday there will be a women's preloved sale on clothes at Cafe Ex-Machina. Head down there for a coffee and a browse and see if you can pick up some great additions for your wardrobe. Saturday 20th November 9:30-17:30. Instagram: nothingtowear_ch  Coming soon... Paleo line up for 2022 revealed on 23rd November - Paleo 2022 Cinderella at Theatre de Marens 26th November - Cinderella Nyon Miss Daisy Nöel de la Gare on 26th November - Miss Daisy

Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Cinderella Musical Theatre Experience the magic and fun of Alan P. Frayn's traditional pantomime with the production of Cinderella at Théâtre de Marens running from 26th November to 5th December.  A must watch, sure to delight audience members of all ages as you join the villagers of Stoneybroke while they sing and dance their way through this classic fairytale. Cinderella Nyon https://youtu.be/UBMwDz0JjuY   Festival du Vin - Nyon Nyon´s Wine Festival is on this week. From Thursday to Saturday, you can enjoy live music while tasting wines from the region. Check out the agenda HERE Destination Final - Opera-rock at Gimel How often do you attend to the Opera? Or a rock concert? Well now you can go to both! At Gimel, there's an Opera-Rock spectacle taking place with five dates in November and one in December. Tickets are available for this Final Destination show. Miss Daisy Fresh Dutch flowers - Celigny Miss Daisy is a beautiful flower shop located at the old train station in Céligny run by Rose Mensing and Yvette Donkervoort who are both Dutch. Every year, they transform their space into a Winter Wonderland where the magic of Christmas is felt the moment you step into the shop. This Friday & Saturday between 10:00 and 19:00, pass by and check out all their beautiful products on offer. Fleamarket - Marché de Puces It's that time again, the last Sunday of the month and Nyon´s Flea Market will be down by the lake. A great day out where you can find anything from a saxophone to some cool retro-furniture. Fashion Outlet - A cause des garçons One of Nyon´s iconic fashion shops, A cause des garçons   will have brand label clothes in an outlet pop up store at Cafe Ex-machina. If you want to renovate your closet, book the date in your diary: Saturday 27th November, 9:00 to 17:00. Noël au Château de Prangins There are four great workshops on at the Château de Prangins this Christmas season every Saturday until 18th December. Full of History, crafts and yummy Christmas snacks. For children aged 6 to 10 years old in both English and French. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance so be sure to reserve here fast.  Remember…still going on! Wine month : Up until Sunday November 29th, several partner restaurants are committed to highlighting the region’s grape varieties to their customers and reducing the price of bottles and glasses of wine. List of restaurants  & List of winemakers Christmas Markets around: Bô Nöel Lausanne, Nöel Au Jardin Geneva, Schilliger Garden Centre, Gland. Coming soon… Nyon Christmas Market - mid December

We are so excited to share this news with you. Launching 1st December for the first time in Living in Nyon history, an advent calendar of gifts just for you! Count down to Christmas with us as we offer you, our exceptional readers, some fantastic goodies to get you into the festive spirit. All whilst showcasing some brilliant local businesses and their products and services. This will be taking place on our Instagram page so be sure to follow us and not miss any of the updates. Each week we will bring you exciting offers from a local business, and we have some treats lined up for you. So watch this space as we launch next week December 1st! We will also be holding a photo competition Nyon Winter Wonderland on Instagram . The talented winner will have their photo entry featured on the Living in Nyon site. Send us your stunning snapshots of Nyon and the local area and our followers will vote for their favourite out of the top three we choose. Deadline is 17th December. Follow our Instagram for more details on how to enter next week. If you are a local business and want to get involved in the Living in Nyon Advent Calendar, reach out to us on Instagram. Let us showcase your talents whilst offering our readers something special this Christmas. Contact us by email , Facebook or Instagram .

Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Noël au coeur des Vignes - Domaine Beauregard Le Domaine Beauregard, a family owned winery located in Rolle, invites us to their Christmas Market on Saturday 4th December, 10:00 - 22:00. Enjoy local artisans, musicians, Gospel music, Christmas lights and scents that will make this day magical. A great chance to do your Christmas shopping as well! Wine Tasting  Discover their Cuvées de Nöel . Free Gospel concert at 17:00 and 20:00 with the talented Gwen Thomas. A photo exhibition by Jonas Hangartner. Cutouts on metal and paper with artist, Réhane Favereau. Different stands of local producers. Braziers, Swedish logs and heated parasols for your comfort! Food on offer: Malakoffs, foie gras, Vaud planchettes, soup, waffles, mulled wine and Christmas tea. This event is without a COVID certificate as consumption is authorised outside. Domaine Beauregard - Christmas Market Open tickets: Neighbouring ski Station des Rousses is hosting the World Cup Cross Country Skiing in January 2022. Tickets on sale HERE Paléo 2022 is creating such a buzz after being cancelled two years in a row. The line up has already been announced and tickets are on sale HERE . Remember…still going on! Cinderella Nyon https://youtu.be/UBMwDz0JjuY Opera-rock Final Destination show. No ël au Château de Prangins There are four great workshops on at the Château de Prangins this Christmas season every Saturday until 18th December. Full of History, crafts and yummy Christmas snacks. For children aged 6 to 10 years old in both English and French. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance so be sure to reserve here fast.  Christmas Markets around: Bô Nöel Lausanne, Nöel Au Jardin Geneva, Schilliger Garden Centre , Gland. Coming soon… Nyon Christmas Market - mid December

For the first time ever, Living in Nyon is offering our fantastic readers some great gifts and discounts this festive season. All whilst showcasing some brilliant local businesses and their products and services . Primarily running on our Instagram Account , h ere is a snapshot of some of the generous businesses and the people behind them, with more to come soon. Les Enfants Incroyables Fanny Chapel is the Nyon based author of a new series of books called Les Enfants Incroyables. Fanny was inspired to develop this project during the lockdown. She has always been passionate about reading and writing and with the invaluable support of a pediatrician, a specialist teacher and other parents of children; this project came to life. The books focus their approach on bringing awareness to differences that are not always easy for children and parents alike to deal with at first. There are a total of ten books that cover similar and sometimes sensitive subjects. Living in Nyon is giving you the chance to win one of the books from this insightful, new collection, which is set in Nyon titled; Lénaïc est diabétique. All the details on how to win this book are on our Instagram . Happy Reading! Read more about Les Enfants Incroyable in our previous article .   Swiss Blue "Modern and understated jewellery handcrafted in Switzerland" Liz Le Feuvre started her company in Rolle four years ago after a long love affair with jewellery and studying gemmology and jewellery design. The name Swiss Blue was inspired by the Swiss Blue Topaz stone and from the beautiful colours of the scenic lakes and mountains here in Switzerland. Liz has handcrafted her elegant collections of stunning silver jewellery and if you are looking for that special, one-of-a-kind piece, Swiss Blue also take commissions.   The jewellery makes perfect Christmas gifts or stocking fillers for your loved ones, or a treat just for you. Now offering you a 10% discount* on all of her collections, go to our Instagram for the discount code and more information and then visit the Swiss Blue Store and we wish you happy shopping! You can follow Swiss Blue on Instagram to see more of Liz's beautiful designs. * Offer valid until 15th December Irisska - Desserts by Irina Hindley Cake pops are her fun speciality and one of her favourite desserts to make. Plus she uses a frosting unique to this region on her cupcakes and cookies which is a definite winner with her clients. All her desserts can be tailor made to suit your dietary needs. You can follow Irina on Instagram and see more of her stunning desserts. Now offering you a 10% discount* on all of her cakes and desserts, go to our Instagram for the discount code and more information. Irissska make for delicious gifts or a yummy addition to any Christmas gathering. * Orders using discount code should be placed before 15th December to allow for baking time. If you are a local business and want to get involved in the Living in Nyon Advent Calendar, reach out to us on Instagram. Let us showcase your talents whilst offering our readers something special this Christmas. Contact us by email , Facebook or Instagram .

An important date in the Christmas Calendar for many of our readers is 6th December — St. Nicholas’ Day. This patron saint is known under many different guises, Agios Nicolaos in Greece, Samichlaus in Swiss German, Svyatoy Nikolay in Russia and Sinterklaas in Dutch. The story goes that Saint Nicholas was a bishop from Myra (now Demre in Turkey) in the 4th Century. According to the legend he gave all his riches to the poor and became known for his generosity and kindness, and now there are many traditions observed in his name across the world. Recognised as the patron saint of children, the sea, the navy, Russia and Fribourg among others. From the 19th Century he took on the form of the American Santa Claus . This is after the Dutch took their traditions for Sinterklaas over to America and he became known as the infamous Santa Claus and to the Brits, Father Christmas; the patron of Christmas, synonymous with gift giving. Here in Switzerland, Samichlaus is known for giving out gifts of sweets, chocolates and nuts. Parades are held in Fribourg, where St Nicholas is the patron saint and there is the beautiful St-Nicholas Cathedral.  Here is a link to past celebrations of St Nicholas in Fribourg here in Switzerland. Often small and more family focussed than Christmas Day itself, there are many traditions in every country celebrating. For the Dutch children, the more important day is 5th December — St Nicholas Eve; when Sinterklaas brings them their presents. Children leave a shoe or boot by the fireplace or somewhere in the home, hoping for Sinterklaas to pay a visit during the night with sweets and small presents. In Italy, San Niccolo is know as the patron of Bari city.  In May in Bari, they host a huge religious festival commemorating the bringing of his remains to Bari from Myra. Traditionally he leaves nuts, oranges and small gifts for the children. Agios Nikolaos in Greece is known as the patron or protector Saint of  the Sea and Navy. Santa Claus however,  who visits on the 25th is a different Saint, called Agios Vassileios.   We have many communities living here in our part of Switzerland, check out some of the associations to connect or discover any events happening in the future. https://genevagreeks.ch/ https://nvg.ch/over-ons Read more about St. Nicholas traditions from around the world here. Living in Nyon wish you all a very happy St Nicholas Day. We hope he is kind to you and leaves you lots of gifts.

Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Ensemble au château! - temporary exhibition located at the Nyon castle Together at the castle! A collection of photos and images that have been built up over 50 years, featuring young talent as well as established artists of the contemporary Vaud art scene. This temporary exhibition will be in Nyon until March 2022 and represents a wide variety of artists from BCV  ´s art collection. Ensemble au château! Prix Focale Ville de Nyon 2021 - photo exhibition FOCALE gallery  exhibits contemporary, documentary photography which raises a social or environmental issue. Jean-Marc Falconnet presents his work up until 19th December Prix Focale Ville de Nyon 2021 Nyon Rêve Something´s cooking...a new project is currently a ¨work in progress¨ but will soon show what the current dreams of Nyon´s population are. Check out all the details HERE Pop-up Christmas Market, Gland A number of local artists and creators have joined forces and are offering you a lovely Christmas market experience in Gland. On offer are women’s clothing, candles, Christmas gifts, handmade textiles, Indian food by Feel Bliss, organic products, second-hand clothes, a stone Therapist and lots more. There's also a cosy kids corner where you can enjoy a coffee or a mango lassi while your kids are occupied.  Lunch dates are also possible here in this pop-up space. Pop-up Gland L´Escalade, Geneva Do you know what the L´Escalade is in Geneva? It’s really a unique event with an interesting history that happens at this time of the year in our neighbouring big city. If you want to know more, there's a fun filled, informative tour held by All around Geneva this weekend.  Even though the official Escalade Cortege has been cancelled, you still have the chance to immerse yourself in some Geneva history. Tour about Escalade : Time travel to 1602 as we unfold an extraordinary series of events which led, with unbelievable luck, to the defeat of Geneva’s longstanding enemy the Duke of Savoy and to the liberation of the City and Independent Republic of Geneva. We will unravel a few established facts centred around THE famous soup, keys, canons & ladders and celebrate of course this unique weekend where chocolate cauldrons full of marzipan vegetables, ' les marmites en chocolat', tempt us at each chocolaterie's window display. A little quiz completes our walk! Remember…still going on! No ël au Château de Prangins There are four great workshops on at the Château de Prangins this Christmas season every Saturday until 18th December. Full of History, crafts and yummy Christmas snacks. For children aged 6 to 10 years old in both English and French. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance so be sure to reserve here fast.  Christmas Markets around: Bô Nöel Lausanne, Nöel Au Jardin Geneva, Schilliger Garden Centre , Gland. Neighbouring ski Station des Rousses is hosting the World Cup Cross Country Skiing in January 2022. Tickets on sale HERE Coming soon… Nyon Christmas Market -  fingers crossed we will be able to enjoy Nyon's Marché de Noël, only one week to go!

"Les Enfants Incroyables" is a collection of books written in French for children aged 5 to 8 which offer a positive light and an educational approach to specific differences amongst children. "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid" attributed to Albert Einstein The books focus their approach on bringing awareness to differences that are not always easy for children and parents alike to deal with at first. Topics include dyslexia, bipolar disease, hyperactivity and stuttering. There are a total of ten books that cover similar and sometimes sensitive subjects. The stories create empathy and inclusivity as well as highlighting the value of these differences. Diversity is what enriches all of our lives, but sometimes a change in perspective is required. The author is Nyon based Fanny Chapel, who was inspired to develop this project during the lockdown. She has always been passionate about reading and writing and with the invaluable support of a pediatrician, a specialist teacher and other parents of children; this project came to life. These children's books aim to: Encourage acceptance of differences and the development of empathy To value all children especially those who face challenges Highlight the cultural diversity of French-speaking regions Discover the full range of books on their site where you can receive two free e-books in pdf format (in French). Lend your support to this local initiative and help bring more awareness and empathy towards what can still be perceived as sensitive subjects. Read more about the full team or get in touch with them here  and give them your impressions of the books. You can follow Les Enfant Incroyables on Facebook or Instagram for more information.

Our new weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Each week, Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. Marché de Noël From December 16th to 24th the Christmas Market in Nyon invites you to take a wander through and enjoy the warm, friendly, festive atmosphere. The program for this year includes; local crafts, catering, entertainment, games, music and much more! Buses are free from the opening of the event until the end of the service, so take advantage of the nocturnes which will take place on December 17th and 21st-23rd when they will be open until 20h. See you there! Check for details HERE La Combe Centre Commercial: Joyeux Noël La Combe, the big shopping centre in the heart of Nyon, celebrates Christmas with different activities this month: take a selfie with Santa, make personalised Christmas decorations and a musical opera on Friday 17th. Check for details HERE St. Cergue - Ski season kick off Get ready for the slopes, St. Cergue ski lifts will be open from this weekend.  Check for details  HERE Saturday on Snowshoes Get your snowshoes on and make a pit stop at La Givrine this weekend and enjoy a three hour walk in the snow with Azimutdreams. Check for details HERE. Remember...still going on! Christmas Markets around: Bô Nöel Lausanne, Nöel Au Jardin Geneva, Schilliger Garden Centre , Gland. Neighbouring ski Station des Rousses is hosting the World Cup Cross Country Skiing in January 2022. Tickets on sale HERE

Living in Nyon would like to thank our readers for all your support this year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours. We will be taking a two week break over the holidays to spend time with our loved ones. We look forward to bringing you more fun and interesting content in 2022. See you soon! The Living in Nyon Team Mandy, Myrta and Seema