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. […]
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 […]
EPFL Valais Wallis to Double in Size – Interview with Director Marc-André Berclaz
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is one of the biggest employers of English-speakers in Sion. It brings together academics from all over the world to carry out ground-breaking research in the fields of science and technology. It has had many successes, with numerous awards and highly cited academic papers. And over the next few […]
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 […]
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, […]
