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Roman columns in Nyon

Nyon

Situated on the Esplanade des Marronniers, the Roman columns bear witness to the time when Nyon, called Noviodunum, belonged to the Colonia Iulia Equestris founded by Julius Caesar between 45 and 27 BC. From this square, visitors can admire the view on the Alps and Lake Geneva and to attend many free concerts during the summer period.

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Rosey Concert Hall

Rolle

The Rosey Concert Hall is located in the centre of the Paul & Henri Carnall Hall, which is an innovative and visionary building constructed within the Rosey School Campus in Rolle, Switzerland.

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The Island “de La Harpe”

Rolle

The Island “de La Harpe” was created in 1838. A 13-meters obelisk was erected on the island in honour of a political leader, named Frédéric César de La Harpe. At night, sophisticated lights on the trees provide the island with a unique and mysterious atmosphere.

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Abbaye de Bonmont

Chéserex

Founded in 1123 and attached to the Cistercian order in 1131 as the first monastery that settled in Switzerland.

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Nyon Temple

Nyon

The Nyon temple is registered as a Swiss cultural asset of national importance.

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The Church of Luins

Luins

Dedicated to Saint-Pierre, the Church of Luins defines the silhouette of the village, dominating the houses and vineyards.

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The sawmill of St-George

St-George

The mill was already mentioned in 1548. It is equipped with a hydraulic saw which was installed in 1816. The two nearby ponds feed a giant wheel of 6.50m with water.

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The Temple of Rolle

Rolle

The Temple of Rolle, religious building, and its Gothic bell tower, whose Romanesque influence can still be seen today.

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The ancient cluniac Priory - Bassins

Bassins

13km from nyon, is located The ancient cluniac Priory of Bassins.

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Arch Ste-Marie

Nyon

The arch Ste-Marie is the last remaining medieval entrance gate of the five that closed the city of Nyon in the Middle Ages.

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Sculpture « Chaos DCC » of Jedd Novatt

Rolle

In the English Garden of Rolle, take the time to admire the sculpture « Chaos DCC » of Jedd Novatt which was made for the 700th anniversayry of the city.

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Jardin des Cinq Sens d’Yvoire

Yvoire

An amazing sensory walk to discover the plant world in Yvoire, on the shores of Lake Geneva and 20 minutes by boat from Nyon.

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Roman amphitheatre of Nyon

Nyon

Discovered in 1996, this monument, remarkable due to its size and good preservation, is the sixth amphitheatre exposed in Switzerland after those of Avenches, Vindonissa, Augst, Martigny and Berne. Its dimensions are almost the same as those of Avenches amphitheatre. Its history can be discovered at the Roman Museum of Nyon.

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Municipality of Prangins, the 2021 Wakker Prize

Prangins

Located in the Côte vineyard region and neighboring the city of Nyon, the dynamic capital of the district, the commune of Prangins is home to one of the Swiss National Museum. An educational trail "On the lands of Baron Guiguer" retraces, from the castle to the shores of Lake Geneva, the historical importance of this seigneury during the Age of Enlightenment.

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