Nyons terre de lumières A land of lights : NYONS
NYONS LAND OF LIGHTS Nyons enjoys privileged weather. Its large olive grove 'Northern Europe' reflects the Mediterranean character of the city. Protected from the rigours of the Mistral by its geographic location, the city also benefits from an exceptional rate of sunshine, mild winters and warm days of summer tempered by the 'Pontias»wind, morning breeze that purifies and refreshes the air. A very rich and contrasting flora due to the direction and the nature of the soil, composed the land of Nyons plant decor olive trees wich is the symbol and the pride of the city. Indeed its variety, the «Tanche», earned the city to obtain the first AOC to olives and oil of olive in France. This variety is unique and only here in Nyons aera.
A medieval town lying at the foot of a rocky spur close to the «Ventoux mountain» Nyons is surrounded by hills and small mountains. It enjoys exceptional sunshine all year round and is nicknamed 'le Petit Nice' for its superb climate. Come and explore the old medieval part of town and the Quartier des Forts with its old, winding streets, the Tour Randonne, the bourg, with its listed Roman bridge and its striking arch which spans 43 metres, and the nearby lavender and olive tree roads. Walking trails and a thematic "garden of flavors" are in turn satisfy nature lovers .
Beauty will save " world (Stendhal)
Variety of landscape: Olives trees, lavander fields (flowers in early August). Visit the web site for details : http://www.paysdenyons.com/ I hope you enjoyed this article and happy to have this opprtunity to share with you. Pascal Ducrey .