It's time for another get together! This time we have joined up with Cap'taine Mousse, Nyon's local brewery. Register for the event and join us on Friday 5th of May 2023. The Cap'taine Mousse brewery, formed by brothers Manu and Jerôme Bachelard, opened its doors in 2015.  Since opening, they have been growing and making their mark in the beer space with their range of beers. When: Friday 5th May. 16:00 to 18:00 Where: Brasserie Cap'taine Mousse, Route de Champ-Colin, Nyon. 1260. Ticket Price: CHF 15 +CHF1.37 Eventbrite Fee via Paypal We still have a few spots left! Manu and Jerôme speak English and will tell us about the brewery, their own experience and will be happy to answer any questions about all things beer! Recently the brewery developed a beer especially for the town of Nyon - 1260 . We love holding events as it's a great opportunity to meet each other and we always love to hear your feedback or any ideas you might have for Living in Nyon! Register here through the Eventbrite link. If you have an questions, email us at livinginnyon@gmail.com. See you there! Read about our previous Living in Nyon Event at Hublot earlier this year.

Les Hivernales It is the 13th edition of this edgy winter festival and it will be taking place over four days from Thursday 2nd March until Sunday 5th March 2023. Bringing you over 40 artists from different musical genres including Hardcore, Reggae and Rap. The festival will take place in 13 venues (many of which are free to attend) in between Nyon and Gland from Salle Communal and Usine à Gaz in Nyon to the Bull's Pub in Gland. Click here for the full programme and tickets. You can also become a volunteer for Les Hivernales - just sign up here .

Friday 26th May 2023 is La Fête des Voisin.e.s - Neighbours Day! Running since 2006, the official neighbours day for Nyon was set up to promote a sense of community and solidarity for those living in the same buildings or districts. It encourages us to get together over an apéro or Canadian buffet or whatever works for you and your neighbours. It is a perfect opportunity for building a harmonious and supportive community. Many of us are still spending a majority of our time working from home or in our bubbles (hangover from the pandemic) with much of our interactions being through a screen. Let's get face-to-face and connected again to what makes us feel great - a sense of community and belonging! Nyon is a wonderful melting pot of different cultures and is home to over 143 nationalities with 40% of Nyons's population being foreigners. Neighbours Day is an 'official' time for people to come together in a fun and relaxed way. Perhaps also to bridge any gaps that may exist between them for whatever the reason - cultural, physical or generational. Having good relationships with your neighbours, old and new, can help foster friendlier and safer communities for us all. The Ville de Nyon who run so many brilliant initiatives, offer participants free branded posters, flyers, invitation cards, cups and more goodies. They can provide benches and tables for free (depending on demand and availability) and will also takes care of their transport. You can contact them for more information, registration and ordering of equipment at lafetedesvoisins@nyon.ch or on 022 316 40 00. So happy neighbours day - it doesn't have to be just for one day out of the year but it is a good start!

The Living in Nyon team are getting together before the Summer Break and would love it if our readers would join us. It is a chance to connect, exchange ideas and just get to know you better! When : Thursday 15th June 2023 Time : 17:00 - 19:00 Where : Le Saint-Jean outside bar (next to Perdtemps car park). Rue Saint-Jean 22, Nyon Sign up for the event so we know how many of you lovely people to expect. We will also give you a quick sneak peek of the results of our survey so please do take a moment to complete it . See you there! For any questions email us at livinginnyon@gmail.com

Every so often it is important for us to check in with you to make sure that the Living in Nyon website is still bringing you content that you enjoy and are interested in. We have a quick 5 minute survey for you to complete with simple and easy questions that will help us better understand the type of content you enjoy and what you would like to see more of. The survey is anonymous and you have until the end of July to complete it. We will publish the results of the survey at the end of the summer break. We will also give an early quick peek of the results that have come in so far at our Get-Together next week. So please do join us for that too as we would love to meet as many of you in person over an apéro. Thank you for your continued support. We do so appreciate it and hope that you, the international community enjoy Living in Nyon as much as we do. Go to the Survey

The Ville de Nyon have just this week launched a fun initiative where we can support local businesses and have the chance to win a few prizes for ourselves. Using a mobile app, you can scan QR codes in participating stores and have a chance to win Only Nyon vouchers. From June 16 to July 14, 2023 take part in the challenge and discover the diverse range of shops in Nyon. Download the Mercoria mobile app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, scan QR codes in participating stores, and you could win big! To make things easier for you, here is the list below: Capybara   : Rue de la Gare 36, 1260 Nyon At the heart of my studio  : Rue du Collège 27, 1260 Nyon Vom Fass  : 15 Rue St-Jean, 1260 Nyon Optics of the Combe  : 6 Rue de la Môrache, 1260 Nyon Cyclorum   : Rue de la Morache 19, 1260 Nyon Generation Sport  : Rue Neuve 8, 1260 Nyon Athena Shoes  : Rue Perdtemps 5, 1260 Nyon: BeerBox  : Tattes d'Oie 1, 1260 Nyon The Gallery  : rue de la Gare 17, 1260 Nyon TY Nico  : 8 Route de St Cergue 39, 1260 Nyon Adirondack  : Grand'Rue 2, 1260 Nyon My Sommelier   : Rue de Rive 58, 1260 Nyon Shopping mall  : Grand-Rue 36, 1260 Nyon Il Bio Locale  : Place Bel-Air 13, 1260 Nyon Because of the boys  : Rue de la Gare 5, 1260 Nyon Green jar  : Allée de la Petite-Prairie 12, 1260 Nyon The first person to scan QR codes from 8 of the different brands will receive a CHF100 Only Nyon voucher. The next 9 participants will get a CHF50 voucher, and there will be a draw to reward ten more people with a CHF20 voucher. These vouchers can be spent at any of the 217 Nyon businesses listed on only-nyon.ch . The vouchers also make a great gift for friends and family and you can buy vouchers worth CHF 20, CHF 50, CHF 100, or CHF 200. You can use them all at once or in multiple visits. The vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be bought online or in person at the General Administration counter located at Place du Château 3, 1260 Nyon. A lovely initiative to help support our local businesses!

Un été sous les Marronniers – A Summer under the Chestnut Trees This summer festival is taking place at the Esplanade des Marronniers in Nyon from 17th June until 16th September 2023. There will be concerts, shows and DJ sets, a silent disco, Qi-gong and yoga classes, an arts and crafts market, children's stories, theatrical performances or an open “Open Mic” playback. There is something for everyone! There is also a buvette run by the RDVDT Association open for drinks and snacks from Thursday to Sunday. Thursday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Check out the full programme here .

I had a fun and relaxing weekend spent at the Nyon plage, swimming in the fresh, cool waters of the lake, it was as perfect as it could be. Well almost. Until the onset of very red and very itchy spots. What was it?  Yes you guessed it - the dreaded duck fleas or puces de canard of Lac Léman! This is not a new issue and Living in Nyon has written about it before and would you believe it is one of our most searched for articles! So now that summer is officially here -  why not add another one to the mix and hopefully save a few people from some discomfort in the process. What is it? Duck fleas or puces de canard is what is also known as swimmer's itch . Contrary to its name, it is not actually caused by fleas but by the larvae of a parasite normally hosted by ducks in the lake. However, the parasite doesn't always hit its duck target and instead latches onto the skin of swimmers. Once you are out of the water, the parasites will die pretty quickly but not before penetrating the skin and that is what causes small red bumps that resemble insect bites or a rash and can itch like crazy! Tips to Avoid Choose the right swimming spots: Avoid swimming for a long time in warm and shallow water and opt for areas with clearer water and good water circulation. Duck fleas are more likely to be found in stagnant or warmer waters, so if you are a good swimmer look for cooler and deeper areas of the lake to swim in. Stay away from floating clusters of small insects or areas with plants and vegetation on the water's surface, they may indicate the presence of duck fleas. Shower straight after swimming to remove any duck fleas that may have attached to your skin. Towel dry vigorously - this should help get rid of any parasites on your body. Try using an insect repellent to create a protective barrier against duck fleas. Look for a water resistant repellent. Younger children can be more prone to duck fleas as they tend to play in the sand or in shallower waters so it is important to be extra vigilant once they are done. The rash or spots tend to only be on skin that has been exposed to the water, so any areas on the body covered by swimwear should be OK. How to relieve symptoms After swimming, you might feel itchy for just a few minutes. Sometimes, the itching can last for a few days or even up to a month. Avoid scratching too much, as it may cause a minor skin infection. If you do get duck fleas there are a few things you can do to help relieve the symptoms which usually go away by themselves. Avoid scratching the affected area (hard we know!). Use a cream to alleviate severe itching, calamine lotion or aloe vera are great for their calming and cooling effects.  You can also ask your pharmacist for recommendations. Take an antihistamine to help with the itching. Applying cold compresses can help ease any discomfort you may be experiencing. If your symptoms continue for over a month, it is advisable to seek medical advice and consult a doctor. Let us know if you have anymore tips or tricks we can add to our list and let's keep those pesky duck fleas at bay and enjoy a carefree summer at the lake!

The children of Nyon will finish the school year next Thursday 29th June 2023 with the Children's Festival or Fête des Enfants!   There will be a procession with 1P to 6P school kids from schools in Nyon starting at 17:40 at the Perdtemps Car Park and finishing back there at 18:15. It is a lovely part of local life and worth watching all the different classes from the Nyon schools and the grand effort made with their costumes. They will be led by the Municipal Fanfare of Nyon, the Fifres and Drums of Nyon and Lausanne, the Music School of Nyon and the Bande de Dièse - so a loud and musical affair too! There is a funfair just for the school kids of Nyon and their teachers with rides and other fairground activities (inflatable structures, games etc) in the Perdtemps car park which in turn will lead to a few traffic restrictions and closure of the car park. On Thursday 29th June the procession will pass through the following streets; l’avenue Viollier, la place de la Gare, la rue de la Gare, la rue du Collège, la rue du Temple, la Grand-Rue, la rue St-Jean , before returning to l’avenue Perdtemps via la rue des Marchandises. L'avenue Perdtemps will be closed to traffic between 17:00 and 19:00 during this time. Traffic will gradually be restored in these streets, from 18:30. The Perdtemps car park will be closed from Tuesday 27th June 27 at 12:00 until Friday 30th June at 12:00 .  Rue des Marchandises will be closed all day Thursday 29th June but you will still be able to access the eco-point. Alternative Car Parks in Nyon Town Centre are at the train station, Bel-Air and Martinet.

Thank you readers for joining in on the conversation - we have had a fantastic response to our survey so far. We are excited to share with you the initial results ( still a couple of weeks left to share your opinion with us ). We want to keep bringing you content that is relevant to you and we understand that it is constantly evolving (as are we), so it's important to check-in with you now and again. Here are some key points that have come up. And remember if you don't agree or have something to add, make sure your voice is also heard and take the survey! In answer to the question What topics do you find useful? Local Events took just over 90 per cent of the vote. Followed by Local News, Local Attractions and Practical Information coming in equally. In response to What would you like to see more of on the Living in Nyon Website? The top spots went to: 1. Networking Opportunities. 2. Living in Nyon Events 3. Family Life and Events. So that tells us you really are a social bunch out there and making positive connections is important to you. We have had three LIN events already this year - our visits in Nyon to the Hublot Manufacture, Cap'taine Mousse Brewery and our get-together drinks just before the summer school holiday break began. We have a few more planned from September so we will keep you updated! What do you like best about the Living in Nyon Website? Here are a few of the responses that often appeared as a theme. - Local information/events and upbeat articles about past events or happenings - Features about local people, insights about local news - Being in English and with relevant information - Local and in English And the final and probably most important question! Suggestions to help us improve. Here are a few of the them so far... - Notification in the weekly newsletter can be too late as either the event has already happened or it is too late to make plans. - Your event suggestions are sometimes out of date on the newsletter, not the website. - A section of easy-to-access information for newcomers to the area. Solution Currently our newsletter goes out on Friday lunchtimes and if you rely more on the newsletter for your event information we have decided to change the day the newsletter goes out to a Tuesday. This should allow for more planning time for the weekends. We, of course, try to get event information out as soon as we can but often we ourselves have a small time-frame. This new newsletter day should definitely help! So that's the highlight reel so far - as we said we really do value your opinion so if you have a few minutes to take our survey we would very much appreciate it! GO TO SURVEY

With Europe in the midst of a heatwave as well as the height of summer, it is important to find ways to cool down and keep cool. One fun and cultural way to do that and something Nyon has in abundance, is visit Museums. Our humble town of 23, 00 inhabitants boasts three exceptional and diverse museums. The Roman Museum Le Musée romain de Nyon The Nyon Castle Le Château de Nyon The Lake Léman Museum Musée du Léman All three museums are running temporary exhibitions that are a must-see and well worth skipping the beach or pool for an afternoon out of the summer sun.   Le Musée romain de Nyon  presents Voix de Palmyre - representing the voices from here, there, yesterday and today who have known Palmyre in Syria. It is a temporary exhibition in partnership with the Institute of Archeology and Sciences of Antiquity of the University of Lausanne. Aiming to restore the cultural memory of the site of Palmyre the exhibition is a link between past, present and future Palmyrie - one of the most symbolic cities of Ancient Syria and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Roman times, it was an oasis on the silk road between Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean Sea. Running until 1st October 2023. Discover more and visit the website . Le Château de Nyon  has a temporary exhibition with a collection of old posters running until 7th January 2024. All of the posters have a close link to Nyon and the region from the last 25 years and bring together different themes - food, beverages,  companies and industries. A visual walk down memory lane rooted in local culture, tourism and entertainment with posters covering various subjects and in diverse styles from the 20th Century including the Merfen disinfectant and even the Paléo Festival is in there. Visit the website for more information on the exhibition and upcoming guided tours .   Musée du Léman presents I ci, le lac ressemble à la mer - Here, the lake looks like the sea . Lake Geneva or Lake Léman has been the inspiration for many a song, painting, poem and other artistic expressions including this musical exhibition. Designed with Marc Aymon (singer-songwriter) and Cyrille Chatelain (painter) - 56 songs have been listed from the 19th - 21st centuries where you can listen to the sounds of the lake in a stunning musical experience. As an  added bonus, 11 of the songs in the exhibition have been specially recorded and illustrated for an audio and visual book Chansons pour le Léman . Running until February 18, 2024, visit the website for more information and special programmes.   Another Museum that is just on our doorstep, is the fantastic National Museum, Château de Prangins. With its extensive grounds, Kitchen Garden and Café du Château in neighbouring Prangins, it makes for a great day out. Don't forget the 12CHF pass to eight museums in the area.

Tuesday kicked off the first night of Paléo 2023. I headed up around 7:45pm, the air was calm, the train was quiet and cool - a pleasant escape from the daytime heat and the anticipation of the night ahead was (for me at least) less hyped than last year. Then as I walked through the gates it hit me all at once. The sweet fusion of music, laughter, chatter, drums, smoke and food smells. The muscle memory of Paléo nights from before flooded back! I did a slow walk around the grounds and it felt like I was seeing an old friend after a long time (a lot can happen in a year), getting reacquainted, seeing if anything had changed about them.  As I caught snippets of conversations here and there, I realised I wasn't the only one. Before the sun had set Paléo felt more like a reunion of friends. People calling out to each other, big bear hugs shared over beer jugs. Bisous and little happy dances everywhere. That was lovely to see. There is a strong essence of community and connection at Paléo. It's not just about the music and the food - as one festival goer said to me I'm just here to see my friends! Upcoming article later this week on the appeal of Paléo throughout the generations. The day before I saw all the last minute touches being put onto stalls and walls - a little paint here, securing a rig there. The hard work had paid off, everything looked sparkly and fresh. It was dinner time and queues at most of the food stands.  If you generally suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out), choosing where to get your food is not for the faint-hearted! Spoilt for choice. There are the classics but then so many more options available and depending on how many days you're doing at Paléo you may only have a few chances to try something new! I noticed more food stalls are offering vegan as well as vegetarian options. Although one place that has a queue no matter the time is the Fried Chicken stall. Then twilight hit and the vibe changed again. The light structures by TILT were on, creating an elegant, ethereal atmosphere. It may have been a Tuesday but it was day one and it was time to party.  Louise Attaque was at the Grand Scéne doing their thing. Over in the Village du Monde it is Brazilian vibes all the way with a huge Iguazú Falls-esque waterfall feature with the Capy bar inside! A great spot to chill out and catch the music from the Dome. Bia Ferreira was finishing off her set with some fast militant rap to the cheers of the crowd. I grabbed a poulet shwarma from the Lebanese stall on my way to check out Interpol at Vega, it was a little quiet so I  looped back past the club tent where people were enjoying Son Rompe Pera - keeping marimba (looks like a xylophone but it is very different) music alive and rocking out. What I love so much about Paléo is you can walk a minute towards the Belleville and the energy just changes. It's so hard to catch it all. That's why I recommend grabbing a beer and just walking around and see what pulls you in. A quick side note - the toilets are now mixed which was a little confusing at first as people were trying to figure out how to queue for them. Last act of the night for me was the Black Eyed Peas. Could they get it started? Yes Black Eye Peas you definitely did that. A brilliant choice for day one I thought - even if you don't class yourself as a Black Eyed Peas fan I guarantee you will be surprised about how many tunes you know that will get you jumping, dancing and singing along.   One of the best things about this festival is the pure diversity of its musical artists. There really is something for everyone - not only on the genre, but their prominence and level of recognition in the music industry and with their fans. Every stage on each day gives you something different. The main act on the Grand Scéne or the act in the Club Tent at 5pm or 1am! You just have to get out there and experience it! For more information on Paléo check out our article on  Information for Younger Festi val Goers  and a round up of  last year’s Festival  and  where it all began .