Guided city tour of Nyon
Description
The guides of Nyon Région Tourisme welcome you on a historical discovery of Nyon. Guided tours for groups are organised on request.
Address
Tel. +41 22 365 66 00
Fax. +41 22 365 66 06
Schedule
All year long on request.
Rates
CHF 100.- / 1 up to 10 participants
CHF 155.- / 11 up to 20 participants
CHF 210.- / 21 up to 30 participants
CHF 265.- / 31 up to 40 participants
CHF 320.- / 41 up to 50 participants
CHF 375.- / 51 up to 60 participants
Nyon's Little Train
Visit Nyon with the Little Train.
Description
A marvelous trip through the old town with its monuments, the castle, its fountains and its gardens. Departure from the CGN ship pier.
Address
1260 Nyon
Tel. +41 22 781 04 04
Fax. +41 22 781 13 46
Schedule
From Mai until October, 7/7,
10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Rates
Adults: CHF 7.90
Children: CHF 4.90
Tintin in Nyon
Description
The Calculus affair was published by Hergé in 1956. One of the greatest comic strip cartoonists of the 20th century had chosen Switzerland, and in particular Nyon, to add spice to the plot of the disappearance of Professor Calculus. What is more, this character is inspired by the scientist Auguste Piccard, grandfather of Bertrand Piccard, himself a lover of Tintin!
Address
Tel. +41 22 365 66 00
Fax. +41 22 365 66 06
Notice
Brochure to be downloaded or available at Nyon Région Tourisme.
Guided city tour of Coppet
Description
Discover this charming little town between Nyon and Geneva with the guides of Coppet-Accueil. Meeting point: Ship pier of Coppet.
Schedule
From May until September, every Monday
and Friday at 2 pm.
Rates
Adults: CHF 6.- / Retired - students: CHF 4.- / Children: free.
The fishermen's village
Description
A small area made of wooden huts located by the lake, 5 minutes' walk from the centre, where professionals still use traditional fishing methods. The catch of the day is for sale.
Address
Tel. +41 22 365 66 00
Fax. +41 22 365 66 06
Flower mosaic
Description
This technique, which was inspired by the Roman stone mosaics, perpetuates in another form the art of disposing elements of a decor.
Address
Tel. +41 22 365 66 00
Fax. +41 22 365 66 06
Schedule
From the beginning of June until the end of October.
The "Villa Rose"
Description
Situated next to the Route Suisse, this ancient military fort, camouflaged and nowadays no longer in military use, is yet another curiosity. Its colour, its windows and its trompe-l’œil curtains attract the gaze of many passers-by.
Address
Tel. +41 22 365 66 00
Fax. +41 22 365 66 06
Schedule
Visits for groups from 10 participants.
All year long on request.
The ice cave of St-George
Description
The most famous site of St-George is definitely the ice cave being one of the most significant of the Jura. The underground cave can be reached with several ladders. The visitor will discover a cave whose ground is constantly frozen and snow covered, with a length of 20 m, 12 m width and 8 m height. Stalactites and stalagmites decorate this beautiful curiosity.
The sawmill from St-George
Description
Don’t miss a visit to the sawmill in St-George. The mill was already mentioned in 1548. It is equipped with a hydraulic saw which was installed in 1816. The two close by ponds feed the giant wheel of 6,50 m with water.
Schedule
All year long on request.
Works by Hans Erni
« The five elements according to the geometry of Plato ».
Description
Tubular sculpture of 3.5 m diameter with bars and tubes of soldered aluminium.
Address
Collège de La Combe
1197 Prangins
Tel. +41 22 994 79 10
Schedule
Open during school hours.
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