What’s on in March 2019

Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with exciting outings…

Café Ex-Machina

Another great address for those living in the Nyon area is the Café Ex-Machina, not a new opening…

A Roman Holiday

Did you know that the lakeside town of Nyon in Canton Vaud is over 2,000 years old? Founded…

Best Ice-Cream Parlours

We’ve already posted a list of our favourite ice-cream parlours in June 2013, but so many new Italian gelaterie have…

Les Puces de Nyon

If you love scouring flea markets for unique finds, don’t miss the next Puces de Nyon market, which takes…

Bouke de Vries in Nyon

If you happen to drive past Nyon in the next few weeks, why not make a stop to…

Playtime at the Ludotheque

What makes the much dreaded rentrée more exciting and fun? For us, discovering that some of our favourite family…

Pirates Ahoy

Nyon Plage is now fit for budding pirates! After its recent renovation, the Plage communale des Trois-Jetées in Nyon features…

IGusti of Nyon

Yes, plenty has already been written about gelato on this blog but when we accidentally come across a new place…

What’s On in April 2014

Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…

A Ribambelle Birthday

Last week we celebrated my middle son’s birthday and – for the second year in a row –…

Pizza for Two?

You know the exhilarating feeling you get when a family member/trusted friend offers to look after your little…

All Aboard

This weekend the little pirates & I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Musée du Léman in Nyon. Recently…

It’s Pick-Your-Own Season

Although many crops have been damaged by this summer’s storms, it is still possible to pick-your-own autumn fruits…

Outdoor Fun in Nyon

Calling all exhausted mums: if you live in the Nyon area and are looking for a lovely playground…

Summer of Gelato

I know the time has come for this post to be published, but a part of me is…

Swiss Style Fish & Chips

The family and I came across the Restaurant la Nautique in Nyon a few weeks ago, completely by chance. It…

What’s On in April

Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…

Expat Mumpreneurs in Nyon

Last Thursday, I could not resist the opportunity to visit again The Desalpes Company’s Home and Lifestyle collection…

Baby Storytime in Nyon

If you’re the proud parents of a little bundle aged between 7 and 12 months and you love…

Kids Theatre in Nyon

Have you ever been to one of the theatre shows for kids at L’usine à gaz in Nyon (VD)…

Playtime in Nyon

Last Saturday we came across this fantastic playground in Nyon. It faces the lake (great views are guaranteed!)…

The Tintin Connection

With the release of Spielberg’s 3D movie last year, cartoon-character Tintin has enjoyed a well-deserved revival. But did…