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Lyon’s ‘Best Vegetarian Restaurant in the World’ to Close Permanently

Culina Hortus, the acclaimed vegetarian gastronomic restaurant in Lyon, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, August 29, 2026, after eight years of...

Outdoor Naps and Meals: New Lyon Nursery Embraces Nature-Based Pedagogy

A new nursery in Lyon, Jeanne Barret, has opened in the 5th arrondissement, welcoming 20 children from 15 months old. This unique facility...

New Scam in Lyon Metro: Fake TCL Agents Target Tourists

A new scam has emerged in Lyon's metro system, where pickpockets dressed as fake TCL agents are targeting unsuspecting tourists, particularly at the...

Marine Tondelier and Grégory Doucet Mobilize for “Decent and Affordable” Housing in Lyon

On July 15, 2026, Marine Tondelier, leader of the Ecologists, joined Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet to discuss housing solutions in Lyon. Their focus...

Young Man Drowns at Oullins-Pierre-Bénite Municipal Pool, Emergency Evacuation Near Lyon

A 25-year-old man drowned at the Oullins-Pierre-Bénite municipal pool near Lyon on Tuesday, July 14. The facility was immediately evacuated, and the victim...

Valentin Lungenstrass Launches ‘Lyon Miam’ Culinary App, Featuring 59 Nationalities

Valentin Lungenstrass, Deputy Mayor of Lyon, has launched 'Lyon Miam,' a personal interactive web application that lists over 3,000 Lyonnaise restaurants by nationality,...

Gerland Stadium: A Century of Shaping a Lyon Neighborhood

This year, Gerland Stadium, designed by Tony Garnier, celebrates its 100th anniversary. This article delves into how the iconic stadium has profoundly shaped...

Mali Consulate in Lyon Closed on July 14: A Symbol of Strained Franco-Malian Relations?

On July 14, 2026, as France celebrated its National Day, Malians in Lyon found themselves without access to their consulate. This seemingly routine...

LFI Militants Allegedly Attacked at Firefighters’ Ball in Lyon, Local Official Implicated

In the early hours of July 14, 2026, several militants from La France Insoumise (LFI) were allegedly assaulted at a firefighters' ball in...

Lyon’s Iconic Brasserie Georges Celebrates 190 Years with a Culinary Extravaganza

Brasserie Georges, a legendary institution in Lyon, is preparing to celebrate its 190th anniversary with a grand two-day festival on September 19th and...

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