Lyon

Lyon Weekend Guide: Top Activities from August 20-23, 2026

As August draws to a close, Lyon offers a diverse range of activities for the weekend of August 20-23, 2026. From open-air cinema...

Sophie LaurentAugust 20, 2026

Luxury Real Estate Project in Old Lyon Abandoned; New Rental Development Planned

A luxurious real estate project named "Hérès" on Quai Romain-Rolland in Old Lyon has been abandoned. A Crédit Agricole subsidiary is now set...

Sophie LaurentAugust 20, 2026

Two Lyon Universities Ranked in Top 400 of Shanghai Ranking 2026

Two major Lyon universities, Université Claude-Bernard Lyon 1 and École normale supérieure de Lyon, have once again secured spots within the top 400...

Sophie LaurentAugust 20, 2026

Lyon’s Hot Club Unveils Fall Program, Ticket Sales Open

The Hot Club of Lyon, a renowned jazz venue, has revealed its fall program for the period spanning September 9th to December 31st....

Sophie LaurentAugust 20, 2026

Fire Station Near Lyon Targeted in Second Burglary in Days

Vaugneray, France – Just days after a similar incident, the Vaugneray fire station, located west of Lyon, was burgled overnight between August 16th...

Sophie LaurentAugust 19, 2026

Fire Breaks Out in Central Lyon Building, Twenty Firefighters Respond

A fire broke out in a building on Rue Bourgelat in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement around 1:25 PM on Tuesday, August 18th. Approximately twenty...

Sophie LaurentAugust 19, 2026

La Marquise, Iconic Lyon Nightclub, Closes After 30 Years

La Marquise, the iconic barge that served as a cafe, bar, and nightclub on the banks of the Rhône in Lyon since 1994,...

Sophie LaurentAugust 19, 2026

Young Fox Biting Residents May Be Euthanized Near Lyon

A young fox has bitten several residents near Lyon, prompting local authorities to consider euthanasia. The incidents have raised concerns among the community...

Sophie LaurentAugust 19, 2026