Begnins
Country Switzerland Canton Vaud District Nyon 46°26′N 6°15′E / 46.433°N 6.25°E / 46.433; 6.25Coordinates: 46°26′N 6°15′E / 46.433°N 6.25°E / 46.433; 6.25
Population	1,321 (2003[update])
- Density	278 /km2 (719 /sq mi)
Area	4.76 km2 (1.84 sq mi)
Elevation	541 m (1,775 ft)
Postal code	1268
SFOS number	5704
Mayor	Antoine Nicolas
Surrounded by (view map)	Bassins, Burtigny, Gland, Le Vaud, Luins, Vich
Website	www.begnins.ch Profile, SFSO statistics
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Begnins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

It is situated above the medieval town of Nyon between Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) and the Jura Mountains, near the cities of Geneva and Lausanne.

Begnins is home to Phil Collins, the popular British Musician formerly of the band Genesis, and also the multiple Formula I Grand Prix World Champion Jackie Stewart.

Begnins is crossed by the "Toblerone line".

Begnins (left front) seen from La Barillette

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