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Merry Christmas and Joyeux Noël!

December 24, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas and Joyeux Noël!

Living in Sion would like to wish all readers a Very Merry Christmas, a Joyeux Noël and a Happy New Year! We will be back in 2018 with more articles, interviews and news. The photo below was taken by Samuel Fiore. We like the Christmas red and green colours of the jackets and the snow. […]

Filed Under: Sion Tagged With: sion, switzerland, Valais

Sion in the Snow – Photos by Samuel Fiore

December 19, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard 2 Comments

Sion in the Snow – Photos by Samuel Fiore

These fabulous, atmospheric photos were taken in Sion one evening after a recent big snowfall in the town. They were taken by photographer Samuel Fiore. Samuel lives near the centre of Sion which enables him to be on the local scene very quickly, resulting in these magnificent monochrome images. Spot the children skiing near the shops!   You […]

Filed Under: Sion Tagged With: monochrome photography, photographs of Sion, samuel fiore, sion, sionmaville, switzerland, Valais

Alpine Wellness – Les Bains de Saillon, Thermal Wellbeing in the heart of the Rhone valley

December 12, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Alpine Wellness – Les Bains de Saillon, Thermal Wellbeing in the heart of the Rhone valley

Now that winter is here, what could be better than soaking and swimming in bubbling warm water after a day on the slopes or taking a few hours to recharge your batteries in an Alpine spa?  The Grimentz Rambler (Living in Sion’s regular contributor) recently visited the thermal baths at Saillon and has written about […]

Filed Under: Tourism Tagged With: les bains de saillon, spas switzerland, switzerland, thermal bath, Valais

Winter Wildlife of the Valais – by Photographer Nick Townsend

December 11, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Winter Wildlife of the Valais – by Photographer Nick Townsend

Living in Sion is delighted to publish these four photos sent to us by photographer Nick Townsend. After working in the UK and Asia, Nick retired to the Valais after falling in love with the region during his holidays. He now has the time to spend on his hobby of wildlife photography. He says, “The […]

Filed Under: Sion, Wildlife Tagged With: living in sion, photographer nick townsend, sion, switzerland, the valais

Win two “Passeports Valaisan” worth CHF 89 each! – Discounts on skiing, restaurants, sports and cultural activities.

November 30, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard 1 Comment

Win two “Passeports Valaisan” worth CHF 89 each! – Discounts on skiing, restaurants, sports and cultural activities.

Living in Sion is running a competition to win two “Passeports Valaisan” worth CHF 89 each. The passport itself is a non-official identity document aimed at anyone who loves the Valais or who wants to get to know it further and discover the canton. The passport offers lots of discounts on leisure activities, local products, […]

Filed Under: Hiking/Skiing, Museums, Sion, Tourism Tagged With: Fondation Pierre-Gianadda, Passeport Valaisan, sion, skiing at Télés-Vichères-Liddes L'Espace Dente-Blanche, Télés La Fouly- Champex Lac

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