Nyon

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Nyon [1] is a small town on the western shore of Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

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Frequent regional trains between Geneva and Lausanne stop at Nyon. The train station is within walking distance from the lake shore.

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Nyon is small enough to cover on foot.

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Nyon is proud of its Roman ruins.

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Every year, during the 3rd week of July, Nyon holds one of the biggest european music festival called Paleo. Music and people from all around the world come to enjoy this wonderful festive atmosphere. Nyon also hosts the Visions du Réel international film festival every april.

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No campsite in Nyon (there used to be one but the land was sold to the UEFA so they could build their Headquarters). The cheapest hotel is the "Hostellerie du XXVIe siècle" which is situated on the Place du Marché. Second cheapest is the "Hotel des Alpes" situated near the Station.

  • Villa Sanluca [2] Chemin des Cottages 6, tel. +41 22 362 62 53. Checkin: as of 15h00, Checkout: 11h00, Prices from CHF 140 to CHF 270. The Villa Sanluca is a beautiful B&B guesthouse in Nyon with garden, swimming pool and 3 exceptional rooms with evocative names: La Vie en Rose, Rêve d’Eau and Parfum d’Orient. It's located in an old mansion close to the town centre in a quiet and private atmosphere. Hearty Swiss breakfast, wireless Internet access and car parking is included in the price.

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