Lyon
OMG! Lyon’s Iconic Rue Mercière Restaurant Just Got a SHOCKING New Owner! 🤯
The iconic Léon Fish Brasserie on Lyon's Rue Mercière, which recently closed its doors, has been bought by local entrepreneur Mickael Castaldo. This...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Man Fatally Stabbed in Saint-Priest Hotel Housing Emergency Families
A man was fatally stabbed in a hotel in Saint-Priest, near Lyon, on Wednesday, June 24, following a neighborly dispute. The 47-year-old victim...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Kenzo Kies, Former AS Saint-Étienne Player, Dies After Drowning in Rhône
Kenzo Kies, a 21-year-old professional footballer who previously played for AS Saint-Étienne, has died after drowning in the Rhône River near Lyon on...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Fiber Installer Leads Police on Wild Chase Near Lyon
A high-speed police chase involving a man identified as a fiber installer and gendarmes was filmed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune,...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Lyon Metropolitan President Announces End to Rent Control in Lyon and Villeurbanne
Véronique Sarselli, the newly elected LR President of the Lyon Metropolis, has announced her intention to abolish rent control in Lyon and Villeurbanne,...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Van Hits Pedestrian in Vénissieux
A 13-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after being struck by a van at the intersection of Boulevard Ambroise-Croizat and Boulevard...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Natecia Private Hospital in Lyon Loses Health Authority Certification
Natecia private hospital in Lyon, France, has had its certification withdrawn by the High Authority of Health (HAS) following an inspection. The decision,...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Ushi BBQ: Lyon Welcomes Its First Japanese Barbecue Restaurant
Lyon's culinary scene just got hotter with the opening of Ushi BBQ, the city's first Japanese barbecue restaurant. Located on Rue des Marronniers,...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Iconic Lyon Bar Reopens as Nightclub After Safety Transformation
An iconic student bar in Lyon's 5th arrondissement, "Since The Cavern," has been transformed into a nightclub called "L'Arène" and is set to...
Sophie LaurentJune 25, 2026
Lyon Metropolis to Tackle Mobility Blockages with New Action Plan
The Lyon Metropolis has launched a new action plan to address mobility issues, including traffic congestion, conflicts between users, and safety concerns. The...
Sophie LaurentJune 24, 2026
