Lyon

Renaissance Festival in Old Lyon: Practical Guide for May 2026

The Old Lyon Renaissance Festival returns on May 30-31, 2026, transforming the historic district into an open-air theater. This guide provides all practical...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Yasmine Bouagga and Sophia Popoff to Lead Ecologist Group in Lyon City Council

Yasmine Bouagga, Mayor of the 1st arrondissement, and Sophia Popoff, Deputy Mayor, have been elected co-presidents of the Ecologist Group in the Lyon...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Villa Florentine in Lyon Reopens After Extensive Renovation

After four months of extensive renovation work, the iconic Villa Florentine in Lyon's 5th arrondissement has reopened its doors. The historic establishment now...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

French Public Wants Paul Seixas in Tour de France

A recent poll indicates a strong desire among French citizens to see Lyon-native cycling prodigy Paul Seixas compete in the upcoming Tour de...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026

Gîtes de France Rhône Métropole de Lyon Prioritizes Authentic Tourism

Gîtes de France Rhône Métropole de Lyon held its General Assembly on April 23rd in Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, within the Fossilea geological museum. The association...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026

New District with Housing Towers and Park to Emerge in Lyon’s Gerland

A major redevelopment project is set to transform the former Nexans site in Lyon's Gerland district, bringing new housing towers, 600 homes, and...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026

Attempted Arson in Écully: Drug Lord ‘Fiston’s’ Sister’s Home Targeted

In the early hours of Sunday, May 3, two individuals reportedly attempted to set fire to a house on Chemin de Villeneuve in...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026

Lyon: The Return of the Car to the City Center? Véronique Sarselli’s Dilemma

Veronique Sarselli, the new president of the Métropole de Lyon, inherits a complex dossier on urban mobility, with growing calls for the reintegration...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026

Courir pour Elles: Promoting Health and Preventing Cancer in Lyon

Sophie Moreau, president of the "Courir pour Elles" association, emphasizes the importance of healthy aging and outlines their mission to fight female cancers...

Sophie LaurentMay 3, 2026