It is thought that the name Mies comes from its location of half way ("mi-") between Geneva and Nyon, or maybe … See more

The playing fields of Mies include a full size football field, basketball pitch, boules (pétanque), running track, tennis courts, and children's playground with swings, climbing frames and other children's games. The clubhouse … See more

The Domaine de Veytay contains a nature reserve known as la Gouille Marion covering 7 hectares. Although private land, there are no restrictions on walking through the forest, visiting a large pond, and viewing th… See more

Mies has an area, as of 2009 , of 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 sq mi). Of this area, 1.16 km (0.45 sq mi) or 33.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 1.12 km (0.43 sq mi) or 32.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.… See more

Mies lies on the main railway line between Geneva and Lausanne, built in 1858. The train station at Mies is served by local trains, the Leman Express, running north to Coppet or south to Versoix and Geneva and onwar… See more

The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Per pale Or and Azure, from a Hill Sable lined Argent rising three Pine-trees Vert. See more