Lyon
Over 200 Traveller Caravans Arrive Near Lyon, Mions Mayor Takes Drastic Action
Over 200 Traveller caravans have arrived and illegally occupied private and public land in Mions, near Lyon, since Sunday, June 7, 2026. The...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Dozens of Flares Light Up Lyon Sky in Mysterious Downtown Event
On Sunday, June 7, 2026, dozens of illuminating flares were launched into the sky over Lyon city center around 11 PM, creating a...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Over 200 Caravans of Travelers Arrive Near Lyon, Mayor Takes Radical Decision
More than 200 caravans of travelers have arrived in Mions, near Lyon, occupying two plots of land since Sunday, June 7, 2026. The...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
A47 Highway Closed Near Lyon After Serious Accident, One Woman Seriously Injured
The A47 highway near Givors, south of Lyon, was closed for two hours yesterday afternoon following a serious two-car collision. A woman in...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Lyon’s TCL network undergoes major overhaul: New numbers, colors, and routes from August 31
Lyon's TCL public transport network is set for a major transformation on August 31, with changes to line numbers, colors, and the introduction...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Dog Death Near Lyon Raises Cyanobacteria Concerns at Lac des Eaux Bleues
The death of a dog last weekend, after it reportedly drank water from Lac des Eaux Bleues near Lyon, has sparked concerns among...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Public Consultation on Confluence Urban Swimming Project Closes June 10th
The city of Lyon launched a major public consultation in April regarding the urban swimming project in the Confluence darse. Residents have until...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Lyon in 1955: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era of Fewer Traffic Jams and Urban Transformation
A recent archival review by Le Progrès offers a nostalgic look at Lyon in 1955, revealing a city with significantly less traffic congestion,...
Sophie LaurentJune 8, 2026
Allegations of Abuse at Lyon Leisure Center: An Animator Accused of Rape
A complaint for rape has been filed against a leisure center animator in Charly, south of Lyon, after a 7-year-old girl, Emma, confided...
Sophie LaurentJune 7, 2026
Muji Closes at Lyon Part-Dieu, Giant Zara Store to Open in Its Place
Japanese brand Muji has quietly closed its doors at the Westfield Part-Dieu shopping center in Lyon at the end of May. A giant...
Sophie LaurentJune 7, 2026
