Lyon
Lyon Part-Dieu: The ‘Mini World’ Forest, a Green Dream or a Political Ploy?
The inauguration of the 'Bois de la Part-Dieu' in Lyon, touted as an 'urban forest' by local ecologists, has ignited a fiery debate....
Sophie LaurentJanuary 11, 2026
Lyon Plans New Urban Swimming Area in Confluence Darse for Summer 2027
Lyon is set to gain a new urban swimming area in the Confluence darse by Summer 2027. The project, including three basins within...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 11, 2026
Lyon Real Estate Prices Rebound in 2025: Key Districts See Increases
Lyon's real estate market experienced a rebound in 2025, with average property prices increasing by 0.9% to €4,595/m². This rise, however, varies significantly...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 11, 2026
Agricultural Worker Dies of Heart Attack During M7 Blockade in Lyon
A 57-year-old agricultural worker participating in a farmer blockade on the M7 motorway near Pierre-Bénite, Lyon, died of a heart attack in the...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 10, 2026
New Fourvière Crossing: A Two-Billion Euro Tunnel to Unclog Lyon?
A new 8-kilometer tunnel, the 'Nouvelle Traversée de Fourvière' (NTF), proposed by candidates Aulas and Sarselli, aims to solve Lyon's persistent mobility issues....
Sophie LaurentJanuary 10, 2026
Transavia Launches New Direct Route from Lyon to Mykonos for Summer 2026
Transavia, Air France KLM's low-cost subsidiary, announced a new direct flight route from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Mykonos, Greece, starting in July 2026....
Sophie LaurentJanuary 10, 2026
Groupama Stadium Celebrates a Decade of Transforming Lyon
The Groupama Stadium, inaugurated on January 9, 2016, celebrates its tenth anniversary, having evolved from a football arena into a powerful economic engine,...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 10, 2026
Lyon Wedding Fair Returns: Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Day
The highly anticipated Lyon Wedding Fair is returning to the prestigious Palais de la Bourse on January 17th and 18th, 2026. This essential...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 10, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Launches New International Route, Boosting Lyon’s Economic Appeal
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading airline, has announced a new regular service from July 2026, connecting Addis Ababa to Geneva and Lyon three times...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 9, 2026
Suicide Rates in France: A Local Perspective Amidst National Trends
A recent CDC report highlights a national increase in suicide rates across the U.S., with a notable exception in Nevada. This report prompts...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 9, 2026
