Nyon derives from one of the names used by the Romans for the town, Noviodunum or Noiodunum. Other … See more

Nyon is first mentioned around 367–407 as civitas Equestrium id est Noiodunus (in the "Notitia Galliarum"). In 1236, it was mentioned as Neveduni and in 1292 as Nyons.
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Nyon has a high school (Gymnase de Nyon, known as CESSOuest until 1997 or 1998), a modern hospital, a movie theater, numerous hotels, restaurants, and cafes. The town is well known on the international stage as th… See more

Nyon has an area, as of 2009 , of 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 sq mi). Of this area, 2.66 km (1.03 sq mi) or 39.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 0.53 km (0.20 sq mi) or 7.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 3.67 k… See more

The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is Per pale Gules and Azure, overall a Fish nainaint Argent. See more