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Raclette Evenings - Friday 12th and Friday 26th Feb at 19:00  Raclette à gogo (as much as you can eat!) evenings in the cave/cellar of Nyon castle CHF 35 per person. Includes a plate of charcuterie meat and fruit salad Doors open at 17:00 Reservations advised i nfo@caveaudenyon.ch Monday Movie in English 14th February - 20:45 at the Capitole Cinema in Nyon 45 years starring Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay   Just one week until Kate and Geoff's forty-fifth wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going ahead. But then a letter arrives for Geoff. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. Geoff is shaken by this sudden reminder of lost love, and the news affects Kate even more deeply. See trailer below. Music  At the Parenthèse in Nyon Saturday 13th February at 22:00 -  The Rebels Of Tijuana and Trumpets of Consciousness   See video below Photography Exhibition 14th February at 14:30 - Guided visit of the photography exhibition "Miroirs d'eau" by Olivier Robert at the Musée du Léman. For Olivier Robert, photographing a lake takes time. He photographs days of fog or rain when the sky and water merge, and favours long exposures.

The sun shone and the grounds were hot on the first night of Paléo. Here are a few images from Tuesday night - review to follow. Above and below - Street artists entertaining the first night crowd Cooling off by the water at the Village du Monde Courtney Bartnett in concert on Les Arches stage Mont Blanc et balloons Anach Cuan playing in the Village du Monde "pub" venue Above and below - The Lumineers in concert on the big stage

Photo above: This year Elastique Citrique, the Nyon circus school worked with Visions du Réel to provide entertainment for both film goers and the public. Visions du Réel 2012 ended with a closing ceremony at the Théatre de Marens on Friday night with film makers stepping up to the podium to receive prizes in the various categories of film at this year's festival -see full list below. There was a particularly emotional speech from  Marc Schmidt, the director of  "Matthew's Laws"  and winner of the Grand Prix La Poste Suisse CHF 20,000 due to the fact that the protaganist featured in the film suffered from autism and was unable to be there that night.   Claude Rey, president of Visions du Réel announced that this year the festival had surpassed its objective in terms of artistic content and the organisers were extremely happy with the attendance figures.  The festival drew 790 participants from 68 countries - an increase compared to 2011.   With  yet more screenings on Saturday 28th April in the Salle Communale in Nyon, the numbers of total film goers ath festival this year is expected to reach approximately 25, 000.  Here is a selection of the winning films that will be shown tomorrow at the Salle Communale 14:00 . Nos jours, absolument, doivent être illuminés by Jean-Gabriel Périot France - Le Gosse de Louise Jaillette, France 16:00. Schildkrötenwut / The Turtles's Rage by Pary El-Qalqili 20:00  Hiver Nomade by Manuel von Stürler 22:00  De Regels von Matthijs / Matthew's Laws by Marc Schmidt, Netherlands  If you have been reading the reviews on this site over the past few days you will notice that the reviewers didn't mention any of the winning films as they didn't see them!  Therefore the winners below don't appear in the reviewers list of favourites ( see previous post ). No matter, it was an enriching festival for all. Until next year! Next year's festival will be held from 19 to 26 April, 2013.  Prizes awarded The Jury of the International Competition for the category "Feature films" awards the  Grand Prix Swiss Post for the best feature film  CHF 20,000 to DE REGELS VAN MATTHIJS (MATTHEW’S LAWS) by Marc Schmidt, Netherlands The Jury's view - "With love and courage the filmmaker places us face to face with his childhood friend. This film crosses a border into the unknown and mysterious world of autism. Matthew’s Rules gives us the opportunity to experience friendship and self-determination in the face of society’s demands from a unique point of view". The  Special Prize Swiss Post for the most innovative Feature Film, CHF 10,000 to : KOVASIKAJUTTU (THE PUNK SYNDROME ) by J-P Passi and Jukka Kärikkäinen, Finland The Jury's view - "Full of warmth and humour The Punk Syndrome is an entertaining and challenging celebration of life’s pleasures. This is not only a generous encounter with people traditionally placed at society’s margins it is also a work of rigorous and inspired filmmaking. Special mention to : 900 DAGEN (900 DAYS) by Jessica Gorter, Netherlands "900 Dagen unveils an episode of history from the perspective of everyday people who lived it. The filmmaker creates surprising connections between horror and humanity". The Jury of the international competition for the Medium Length and Short Films categories awards the  Prize George Foundation for the best medium length film, CHF 10,000 to : LE GOSSE (THE KID) by Louise Jaillette, France The jury said "The filmmaker found a remarkable subject, a boy between childhood and adolescence in rural France. Her approach is realistic and sensitive, full of clarity, curiosity and honesty". The Special Prize George Foundation for the most innovating medium length film, CHF 5'000 to : L’ÂGE ADULTE (ADULTHOOD) de Eve Duchemin, Belgique/France "Two young adults feel the pressure of contemporary life against their own aspirations. The filmmaker finds dignity and beauty in lives lived against the grain of harsh economic times". The  Prize Swiss Mobiliar for the best short film, 5'000 CHF to : NOS JOURS, ABSOLUMENT, DOIVENT ÊTRE ILLUMINÉS by Jean-Gabriel Périot, France Special Prize Swiss Mobiliar for the most innovating short film, CHF 2'500 to : ENKEL DER GESCHICHTE (SPINACH AND SUGAR) by Laura Laabs, Germany "A young filmmaker makes a film about her grandmother. While a common type of project, in this case it’s done with playfulness, self-awareness and wit, that provides a refreshing approach to memory and German historical reflection". Special mention to : 3 DNI WOLNOSCI (3 DAYS OF FREEDOM) by Lukasz Borowski, Poland "A profound meditation on personal freedom and its loss". The Cinéma Suisse jury, awards the  Great Prize SSA/Suissimage for the best Swiss feature film (all sections), CHF 15'000 to: HIVER NOMADE by Manuel von Stürler, Switzerland The jury awards the best prize to HIVER NOMADE - for revealing through this engaging journey the impressive touch of his director, who is able to exploit the cinematographic potential of the film’s two main characters and of their incredible chemistry. These contemporary nomads live an adventure out of time, but still deeply rooted in our present. The director of this first feature documentary creates through the power of his photography, the subtleness of the editing and the use of music, a magic of simplicity. Special prize of the Jury – SRG SSR for the most innovating Swiss feature film (all sections), CHF 10'000 to : AMORE CARNE by Pippo Delbono, Italy/Switzerland Special mention to : WHERE THE CONDORS FLY by Carlos Klein, Switzerland/Germany/Chili The jury gives a special mention for this humorous, daring, moving, original documentary. For reflecting on the art of filmmaking and creation – not only through mind and brain, but rather also through physical force, instinct and intuition; for celebrating life and its wonder the jury decided to salute this film and give it a special commendation. The Regard Neuf Jury, Prize Regard Neuf of the Canton of Vaud for a first feature film of the International Competition, Helvétiques or État d’esprit section, CHF 10'000 to : SCHILDKRÖTENWUT (THE TURTLE’S RAGE) by Pary El-Qalquili, Germany Public, award the prize of the Young Public and Société des Hôteliers de la Côte for the best film in the First Step section, CHF 3’000 to : AFTER by Lukasz Konopa, United Kingdom Lukasz Konopa, is awarded this prize for the originality with which it goes into a subject used so many times. Through a coherent form, the filmmaker succeeds in making coexist in his shots both the objects of a painful memory and their ‘mise en scène’ ready to be consumed. With the help of a subtle irony, this ambiguity questions the role and preservation of places of memory within our society. And the C-Side Postproduction Prize for the best Swiss film of the First Step Section, worth CHF 5'000 to : MAN HASTAM (J’EXISTE – I AM) by Tara Parsa, Switzerland The Interreligious Jury, Prize of the Interreligious Jury for a feature film in the International Competition that sheds light on issues dealing with meaning and sense of direction of life, CHF 5'000 to : 900 DAGEN (900 DAYS) by Jessica Gorter, Netherlands Special mention to : DE REGELS VAN MATTHIJS (MATTHEW’S LAWS) by Marc Schmidt, Netherlands The Buyens-Chagoll Prize Jury, awards the Award Buyen s-Chagoll for a film of humanist dimension focusing on stories developing values that confer  meaning to the future of mankind, CHF 5'000 to : SNAKE DANCE by Manu Riche and Patrick Marnham, Belgium/Irland/Netherlands Audience Award of the City of Nyon for the best film of État d’Esprit section, CHF 10'000 to : LA VIERGE, LES COPTES ET MOI by Namir Abdel Messeh, France

Here is an other edition of 1260+  a miscellaneous selection of events and useful information for readers. Why 1260+?    1260 is the postcode of Nyon so for these articles, we travel further afield. Interviews in English  UK Doctor working in Switzerland Listen here to an interview on World Radio Switzerland with a UK trained doctor who works  in the emergency department of the Cantonal Hospital of Geneva. She talks about the similarities and differences of working here as a doctor compared to the UK. We hear about Swiss medical culture, the cost of treatment, the language skills of Swiss doctors and more. Online Learning opportunities for Expats  Listen here to an interview with an expat who started a PhD in education as the first ever PhD distance student at Edinburgh University. You can also find other suggestions to online learning opportunities  from the Open University to the Khan Academy, on the same page as the interview. Miscellaneous  Info and Articles from other websites 7 Weird Things found in Switzerland -  See this article here from the website "Newly Swissed"   The editor of Living in Nyon is not sure if some of these are "April Fools" or not. Judge for yourself! Swiss Prices give me Indigestion  -   An article here by Diccon Bewes (author of Swiss Watching) on the high price of some products in Swiss pharmacies. Switzerland's Surprising Wines - See article  here  from the website "Geneva Lunch" for a clear explanation (in English) about Swiss wines and all about the six wine making regions. Want to know why the shape of a wine glass matters? Listen to this radio interview here by Amy Eber the food Scout on World Radio Switzerland.   US Expats feel the burden of FACTA   -   Read here on Swiss Info  about FATCA – ( the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and how it has caused "upheaval among the American expat community and dual Swiss-US nationals living in Switzerland" Video on local TV of  the Naval Parade in Nyon Missed the naval parade in Nyon on the 19th May?  You can get an idea of the atmosphere of the day here on this video on Nyon Region TV  (the parade is from around 5. 30 minutes into the video) La caméra en balade - Parade Navale de la CGN à... First Aid Course for Swiss Driver's Licence to be held in English   Friday 7th June 18:00-21:30  Saturday 8th June  09:00-17:00  See details on  Health First website here The obligatory approved First Aid course required for the driving licence in Switzerland. The course is 10 hours long and is split over a Friday evening and a full day on a Saturday. The course is delivered in English and the contents include: The first actions to take at the scene of an accident. How to call for emergency help, including essential French and German phrases and your legal obligations in Switzerland. How to keep yourself and others safe when an accident has occurred, including  management of your own stress levels. Practising Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on life-sized mannekins. Helping an injured person at the roadside. Recognising the symptoms and signs of a heart attack and a stroke and their First Aid management. How to asses and help an unconscious person. Special precautions that need to be taken if a spinal injury is suspected. The First Aid management of severe bleeding and burns.  This is a 2 module course and attendance of both modules is required in order to obtain the course certificate.

Students living in Switzerland who intend going on to a US college or a UK university for further education often find that the application process can be complicated. However, help is at hand as there are two specialist consultants; Anne Spencer and Jennifer Koller (in photo below), who work locally and who can help students (and their parents), understand the application process a little bit better. They run a consultancy company called your Ideal College  - see advert on right hand side bar. Anne Spencer is a long-time resident of Switzerland, and has worked for ten years as North American College Counselor at the International School of Geneva at La Chataigneraie school and is familiar with schools in the Canton of Vaud.  Jennifer Koller has lived in Geneva and London over the past twenty years. She is familiar with both the UK and Swiss school system. As a volunteer Admissions Representative for her alma mater, as a parent and as a professional, Jennifer has been involved in the admissions field for many years. Both Anne and Jennifer say "We know that the pressures of secondary school combined with the array of choices available in higher education present a confusing picture. We find it rewarding to help students and families navigate those choices at this crucial time in their lives".

It's the start of the pantomime season (oh, yet it is!) beginning with the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society's production of Sinbad the Sailor. The GAOS website says-  this "production  is packed with all the usual ingredients of a classic English pantomime: the struggle of good  overcoming evil, love at first sight, and loads of magic, songs, daft comedy and innuendo! Children of all ages will enjoy Sinbad's adventures as he lurches from one calamity to another in his attempts to rescue the beautiful Princess Yasmin from the clutches of the evil magician Vazar. On the way he also encounters a bloodthirsty pirate, a hideous sea-serpent and a giant man-eating bird. Come and watch as Sinbad, his resourceful pet monkey and his hapless gang of henchmen eventually triumph over adversity" The production will run on Friday 23rd, Sat 24th and Sunday 25th November and Friday 30th November. For full details and booking, click here

Here are two more film reviews of films which will be screened on Tuesday 19th April at Visions du Réel. Both film reviews written by Suzy Nelson-Pollard. The first film comes with an "uplifting message", the second is an "important record of the PKK"  (the film was banned at the Istanbul Film Festival in 2015) Un Paese di Calabria – Peaceful relations between locals and migrants in the “city of the future” The world premier of Un Paese di Calabria by directors Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella was greeted with warm applause last night, as spectators appreciated the uplifting message of this Swiss-Italian film. The small town of Riace, in Calabria on the toe of Italy, is a sleepy place; goats climb the rocky hills and ricotta is made daily by hand by a farmers who’s fathers and forefathers were also ricotta farmers. Yet the town is plagued by Mafia crimes and lack of opportunities for the young, and over the past few decades young people have moved north to better opportunities. Widows dressed in black shuffle through the streets past abandoned apartments, lamenting the departure of life in the picturesque old town. Yet the destiny of Riace is unlike that of neighbouring towns slowly falling into decay as the local populations leave and die out. Refugees and migrants are arriving by boat, daily in the summer, having survived treacherous journeys across the Mediterranean. They arrive from various destinations, some of their friends or family having drowned on the way, some of the women pregnant after having being raped on their journeys. The left-wing mayor of Riace sees an opportunity in welcoming these people, and starts a project to renovate the abandoned flats and houses to house those in need. A respite from a hard journey is offered to the refugees and migrants, and a local teacher patiently gives Italian lessons to prepare them for the next bout of their journey. Two years of professional training and a stipend while living there is provided. Some of the travellers decide to stay in this peaceful community, such as one man who has lived in the town for eight years and who drinks his morning expresso stood up at the bar with the locals. He calls the region his “Second Kurdistan” due to the rolling hills and idyllic views. The population of Riace has increased from 900 to 2100 in the last 25 years. The community welcomes new faces and new life in the town. Baptisms are held in the Catholic Church, and the priest even invites a young Afghan girl and a Gambian man to recite Muslim prayers during mass. The Catholic worshippers don’t seem to bat an eye. When young men hold a noisy birthday party, they bring cake to the elderly neighbours, who praise their good hearts and good intentions. They say that Riace has flowered again, that it is a symbol of the city of the future. Elections roll around, and the work of the mayor and the future of the town could be in danger. Will the project continue, will the next mayor be as favourable to foreigners? Un Paese di Calabria will be shown again at 14:00 today the 19 th of April at the Théâtre de Marens.    Tickets here North (Bakur) – an important political film about the PKK and its manifesto This is an interesting fly-on-the-wall documentary about the PKK, the militant left-wing organization fighting oppression against the Kurds in Turkey. The film directed by Cayan Demirel and Ertugrul Mavioglu, runs through some of the history of the group, with insights into their view of the nation-state and the future for Kurds living across four countries. A mixture of interviews, recordings of training, daily preparations, discussions, tours of sleeping arrangements, camps and outdoor living, the film paints a well-rounded picture of the guerilla group. Women’s voices are strong, revealing the strong anti-oppression and anti-patriarchal position of the PKK. Although a bit slow at times, with many shots of preparing food or of soldiers smoking and hanging out, this is an important record of the PKK, as well as a controversial film in Turkey, having been banned at the Istanbul Film Festival last year. It will be shown again today, Tuesday the 19 th , at 18.00 at Theatre de Grand Champ in Gland. Tickets here

There's a lot going on this weekend in the Nyon and Geneva region. Here are a few of the events on the agenda. Saturday - Cow parade in St Cergue On Saturday 1st October it's the annual "La Désalpe" in St Cergue. This annual tradition is when cows are brought down from the hills by farmers to be wintered in the lower lying barns. The cows are decorated with headdresses and led through the village in a a colourful parade, and it's well worth going up to the village if you have never been to it before. There are other events throughout the morning such as flag twirling, folkloric singing, and there is food available for sale at the buvettes in the village.  Note: the first parade parade starts at 08:30 so get up there early in order not to miss it! This is a very popular event and parking can be very tricky on this day, it's easier to take the little red train from Nyon to St Cergue (there are extra trains scheduled for this event). See St Cergue Tourism Autumn Fair in Nyon  After watching the Désalpe on Saturday morning, you still have time to get down to Nyon for its Autumn fair, this is another colourful event with all the fruits and vegetables of the season on display along with other stands, music and entertainment.  Saturday 1st October - Tourist visit of Nyon . If you would like a guided tour of Nyon and want to know a bit more about its buildings, its history and cultural heritage, then why not go to the last guided Saturday tour of the 2011season. Just turn up in front of the castle at 10:30 (tour leaves promptly). The tour is an nice easy one and half hour walk and costs 20chf which includes a drink/apéro, and food (platter of meat) at the end of the walk in the atmospheric old wine cellar of Nyon. Children go free of charge.  See Nyon tourism 1 ,500 Classic British Cars in Morges If you are interested in "Classic Cars", then the Swiss Classic British Car Meeting in Morges is also on Saturday from 10:00- 17:00.  Over 1,500 classic cars will be at this meeting which takes place along the quayside, the château and the Parc d' L'independance. The invited models for 2011 are the Jaguar E Type and all Jaguars Delorean. If you have a British vehicle take it along,  no reservation necessary. The website with more information is in French, English and German. Sunday Expat Expo On Sunday over at Palexpo (near Geneva Airport) it's Expat Expo. This is a massive event for expats, as under one roof you will find information on doctors, accountants, lawyers, schools, day-care clubs, churches, accountants, there are speciality food items on sale, a bouncy castle for children and much more. See website for full information .  Also on Sunday over in Rolle by the château there's another autumn market -  the Marche de l' Espoir run by Terre des Hommes. Games, music, food and drink stands from 10:00 - 17:00. There are hundred of other activities going in the region, for the full list of events. Pick up the "Agenda de La Côte" from the tourist office, it is also printed inside La Côte newspaper each Thursday.     Music There's music on at the Usine a Gaz tonight Friday 30th September with "Brigitte",  a pop duo from France and the group "Jerry Can". See Usine a Gaz site  for more info and other upcoming concerts.

A family friendly place for both young and old  - just a short drive from Nyon The Château de Vullierens has now opened its gardens and grounds to the general public and they will remain open until the 22nd June. These gardens are famous locally for their collections of irises and lilies and for their modern sculptures which are scattered around the grounds. Other attractions include an outdoor restaurant/ café (also offering lazy Sunday brunches), a small art gallery and a gift shop. There is plenty of space (around 100 acres) for little ones to run around, to play hide and seek and to touch (some) of the sculptures.  Free entrance for children under the age of 11. There is a shady avenue walk (amongst trees planted back in 1758) and benches placed throughout the gardens and grounds to simply sit and contemplate the view on to the vineyards and Alps beyond. The château also offers various cultural activities such as wine tastings (the château has its own vineyard) and evening concerts. On the 29th May and the 8th June (from 16:30 -18:00) there will be the opportunity to see the gardens from 30 metres above ground in a static hot air balloon. This is free for visitors! Note: the gardens are open on a Monday and on this day you can buy two tickets for the price of one. Although the gardens are open for another four weeks the irises are looking their best right now. The gardens are approximately 15 minutes from the Morges motorway exit. The drive then takes you through pretty villages and Vaud countryside to reach the château. Full map and details on their website here See photo essay below of the gardens with more information. One of the many modern sculpture that visitors can look at (or in this case) sit on! Large statues can be found throughout the grounds. Above - Children looking at the art. Below  - The massive hanging sculpture near the entrance to the garden Lilies galore Photo above - For those interested in gardening and growing their own irises, there is an iris and garden information centre situated right in the centre of the grounds.  Over  400 varieties of irises or 150 varieties of day lilies can be ordered on site either on site at the château or online. Deliveries are made from mid August to October. The sculpture that makes a noise! Fun for the children to walk over Questionnaires throughout the grounds on the flora and fauna around Entrance to the outbuildings near the château Friendly staff at the château reception! The château itself (this is a private residence and is not open to the public) however you can see the entrance hall of this magnificent building and hear an interview with the owner at  minutes 1. 38 and 7.56  - 9. 40 on this TV programme here (in French). The property has been in the same family  for 700 years! A statue in the "Secret Garden" Ice cream for sale at the café The outdoor café /restaurant Check out the big chair and the big table in the restaurant End the day out with a glass of Château de Vuillerens wine!

The current exhibition on at the Château de Prangins is entitled "Papiers decoupés" ("Paper cuts") and this year focuses on contemporary paper cutting. Above paper cut by Werner Gunterswiler  "La Mouche, 2012" - All images courtesy Château de Prangins The exhibition includes some historical paper cuts, including a love letter, silhouettes and scenes depicting an Alpine cattle drive all created by traditional paper cutting artists. There is also an installation of paper dresses! Fancy trying paper cutting yourself?  Every Sunday at the château there are demonstrations of papercutting and an opportunity to try your hand at the art itself from 14:30 to 16:30. The exhibition lasts until the 28th September.  For full details of exhibtion and the Sunday afternoon demonstrations  click here Ticket for Film "A Long Way Down" based on the best selling book by Nick Hornby  - Monday 21 July 2014 There are five pairs of ticket up for grabs for the Monday movie in English on the 21 July in Nyon. The film is "A Long Way Down" based on the best selling book by Nick Hornby. The film stars Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul and Imogen Poots and is an "avant-première"!   To be in with a chance of winning tickets, send an email with your full name, the name of the other person who will be accompanying you and the towns or villages that you both live in to  info@capitole-nyon.ch     Closing date Saturday 19th July 2014. See trailer below.

The free open-air jazz concerts in Nyon begin on Friday 1st of July 2016 and continue through the summer until the 16 August. These concerts take place at three different venues on different dates in the town: at the O' Les Terrasses on the lake side, near the Maître Jacques statue,  and at the  Place de Savoie  See the programme for July, here  and August here . The two videos below are a taster of a couple of the groups who will be performing at these concerts, from the "Gypsy Jazz" of   Tcha-Badjo (playing on Saturday 9th July at 19:30), to the swing of Lost in Swing playing on Thursday 14th July at 19:15.

We have been scouring other Swiss websites for a selection of news and articles that will interest Living in Nyon readers in our section called 1260+ (Nyon and beyond). Nyon News is at the end of this post Know it All Passport  School holidays -  Ûseful Dates - It's the school holidays in Geneva this week and the following two weeks will be holidays in Vaud. If you want to see a comprehensive calendar of all school holiday dates, check out the excellent "Holiday Calendar"  on the Know it All Passport website.  Click here  Want to know what activities are on over the holiday period? Check out their activities calendar  here .  There are also some recommended Valentine Day choices in an article  here World Radio Switzerland -  Interesting Radio Interviews Cold Spell - Interview Interview with  meteorologist Lionel Fontannaz, from  MeteoSwiss , about where this recent cold spell in Switzerland came from, and how long it will last (recorded Friday 8th February) Click here Kids in Mind - Programme Helping children deal with their worries - Click here  Book about the Residents of Lausanne -  Interview   Interview with Laura Spinney, author of a book called Rue Centrale, which paints a portrait of Lausanne featuring interviews with 70 residents from all walks of life including bankers, prostitutes, train drivers, tango dancers, illegal immigrants an pillars of the community. Click here Dig it!  - Gardening  Programme - Click here Growing your own detox fruit, vegetable and herbs Lecture series in English at the Museum of Modern  and Contemporary Art of Geneva  Click here Geneva Lunch  Articles in English on Swiss Wines - Geneva Lunch Interested in knowing more about Swiss wines?  The editor of Geneva Lunch has written many articles on Swiss wine under her blog called "Among the Vines"   Click here  Newly Swissed  There's an amusing couples of posts on the website Newly Swissed - one called  "A Lesson from Liechtenstein",  and " 33 more Signs that you are becoming Swiss"  Swiss Info  Article entitled "Swiss Roots - Home is where the Heart is"-   Click here NYON NEWS Paléo  -  New Stage - called "Les Arches"  Read all about this new stage at Paléo, to be launched at the festival this year. The competition to name the new stage received over  8500 different suggestions! This new stage that will take the place of the Chapiteau.  See diagrame below. Here are the results of the competition - 1. Scène des Arches: 2601 votes (36%), 2. Scène Woodstock : 2175 votes (30%), 3. Scène de la Dôle : 979 votes (14%), 4. Scène Bashung : 937 votes (13%),  5. Scène de l’Entrée : 488 votes (7%) More info on the Paléo website. Finally, don't forget the Living in Nyon column in English every Friday in La Côte newspaper. The paper for all your local news.