Nyon, Coppet and Lake Geneva

Across the border, the Vaud shores of Lake Geneva are close by: Nyon and its castle, Coppet, Paléo Festival and the boats to Yvoire.

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Nyon: approx. 15 min
Coppet: approx. 15 min
Paléo Festival: approx. 15 min
Lausanne: approx. 45 min

Nyon, a Roman town on the lake

Founded by the Romans as Colonia Iulia Equestris, Nyon has been linked to Divonne since antiquity: an aqueduct carried water from Divonne’s springs to the town. Its white castle overlooks Lake Geneva and houses a museum of local history and Nyon porcelain.

Below, the lakeside promenade invites a stroll, and CGN boats cross the lake to Yvoire, a fortified medieval village on the French shore. A lovely day out, 15 minutes from the hotel.

Coppet and Madame de Staël’s castle

Fifteen minutes away, the small town of Coppet and its castle hosted Germaine de Staël’s literary salon in the 19th century. Coppet station is also the rail gateway to Divonne: bus 814 then drops you a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Façade of Coppet Castle — Photo : Ji-Elle, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Paléo Festival, every late July

One of Europe’s largest open-air music festivals, 9.7 km from La Terrasse Fleurie.

6 days
More than 280 concerts
Seven stages across 84 hectares, over 200 stalls and around sixty bars.
230,000
Festival-goers
Accommodation in Nyon books up fast: in Divonne you sleep in peace, 15 minutes away by car.
2026
21 to 26 July
Dates for future editions are announced by the festival: book your room as soon as they are published.
The day after
Recover at the hotel
Breakfast until mid-morning, then a swim in Lake Divonne a 10-minute walk away.

Frequently asked questions

Where to stay for Paléo Festival?

In Divonne-les-Bains, on the French side, about 15 minutes by car from the festival site. La Terrasse Fleurie has 26 rooms in the town centre, with breakfast and an on-site restaurant. Book early: Paléo week is in high demand.

How far is Divonne-les-Bains from Nyon?

Nyon is about 10 km from La Terrasse Fleurie, around fifteen minutes by car.

Can I get to Yvoire from Divonne?

Yes: by road it takes about an hour. The nicest way is to drive 15 minutes to Nyon, then cross the lake by CGN boat to Yvoire.

Do I need a passport to go to Nyon?

Switzerland is part of the Schengen area: a valid ID card or passport is enough, and there are usually no systematic border checks.