- Address
- Avenue de Bois-Bougy 8, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland
- Category
- Premium private
- Location
- Nyon, Vaud
- Format
- Small group / clinic
- Capacity
- 75 beds
- Founded
- 1860
- Programme length
- 28 days residential + 11 months follow-up
- Languages
- French
- Pricing
- Private rates; partial insurance coverage is possible for eligible patients (Clinique La Métairie, 2026).
- Licence
- Private psychiatric clinic in the canton of Vaud; ISO 9001 certified; recognised SIWF/ISFM training centre
- Payment
- Swiss basic and supplementary insurance for eligible patients; international patients pay privately
- Phone
- +41 22 363 20 20
- Facts checked
- October 2026
About Clinique La Métairie
Clinique La Métairie is a private psychiatric clinic in Nyon, between Geneva and Lausanne. It opened in 1860 and has around 75 beds in parkland (Clinique La Métairie, 2026). It is part of the EMEIS group.
It treats depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, burnout and addictions.
Addiction programme: a 28-day residential phase run in French; 11 months of outpatient follow-up; treatment of alcohol, cocaine, heroin, cannabis, prescription medication, gambling and co-dependency (Clinique La Métairie, 2026).
The programme uses cognitive behavioural therapy and the Minnesota model with twelve-step work. A 2020 Cochrane review of 27 studies found high-certainty evidence that manualised AA and Twelve-Step Facilitation improve rates of continuous abstinence at 12 months compared with treatments such as CBT (Cochrane, 2020).
Treatment philosophy
The Clinique La Métairie approach
La Métairie's addiction programme is abstinence-based and follows the Minnesota model (Clinique La Métairie, 2026). The residential phase is highly structured, with group therapy inspired by cognitive behavioural therapy and the twelve steps, plus individual psychiatric care. A long follow-up phase carries recovery into everyday life. NIDA states that for many patients a continuing care approach, with treatment intensity varying according to changing needs, provides the best results (NIDA, 2018).
Treatment methods at Clinique La Métairie
28-day residential phase
A structured daily schedule of group therapy, individual counselling, relaxation and physical activity, conducted in French.
Minnesota model and twelve steps
Abstinence-oriented group work combined with cognitive behavioural techniques.
Counsellors with lived experience
Many addiction counsellors are in long-term recovery themselves and mentor patients (Clinique La Métairie, 2026).
Family involvement
Family interviews and immersion days bring relatives into the process.
11-month follow-up
Weekly sessions for local patients, or four three-day return stays for patients who live further away.
What sets Clinique La Métairie apart
- One of the oldest private psychiatric clinics in Switzerland (1860)
- Clear programme structure with almost a year of follow-up
- Treats alcohol, cocaine, heroin, medication and gambling
- ISO 9001 certified and recognised training clinic (Clinique La Métairie, 2026)
Programmes offered
- Programme Dépendance (addiction programme)
- Inpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Outpatient care
- Training on dependency and co-dependency
What Clinique La Métairie treats
All therapies
- Minnesota model
- Twelve-step programme
- Cognitive behavioural group therapy
- Individual psychiatric care
- Addiction counselling
- Family sessions
- Sport and physiotherapy
- Nutrition counselling
Setting & amenities
- Private park
- Hotel-standard rooms
- Near Geneva airport
How much does Clinique La Métairie cost?
Clinique La Métairie does not publish self-pay prices online. Private rates; partial insurance coverage is possible for eligible patients (Clinique La Métairie, 2026). We request a current, written quote for you as part of the free assessment, together with availability and alternatives in the same price range. See our guide to rehab costs in Switzerland.
Clinique La Métairie: pros and cons
Strengths
- Hospital-level psychiatric care with a dedicated addiction programme
- Twenty-five minutes from Geneva Airport
- Insurance can apply for Swiss residents
Worth knowing
- Clinic atmosphere rather than private residence
- Larger patient groups than boutique clinics
Clinique La Métairie: questions and answers
Where is Clinique La Métairie?
Avenue de Bois-Bougy 8, 1260 Nyon, on Lake Geneva between Geneva and Lausanne. Phone +41 22 363 20 20.
Does Clinique La Métairie treat addiction?
Yes. Besides general psychiatry and psychotherapy it runs a dedicated addiction programme ('Programme Dépendance') and outpatient services.
Who owns Clinique La Métairie?
The clinic belongs to the EMEIS group, alongside Clinique Bois-Bougy and Clinique Grand-Salève.
Is the clinic covered by insurance?
Swiss basic and supplementary insurance can apply for eligible patients. International patients usually pay privately; ask for a written estimate.
What does Clinique La Métairie treat?
Clinique La Métairie treats alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, gambling addiction, burnout, depression, dual diagnosis.
How long does a stay at Clinique La Métairie last?
28 days residential + 11 months follow-up.
Getting there
Geneva Airport (GVA) is the nearest international airport. Clinic Les Alpes is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Geneva Airport by car, and Nyon lies between Geneva and Lausanne. Read more about rehab clinics in Lake Geneva & Montreux.
