Lyon
Dog Dies in Miribel-Jonage Lake Near Lyon, Raising Cyanobacteria Concerns
A dog died on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after swimming in the Lac des Eaux-Bleues at Miribel-Jonage Park near Lyon, prompting concerns about...
Sophie LaurentJune 3, 2026
Man’s Body Found in Saône River Near Lyon, Investigation Underway
On Monday, June 1, a kayaker discovered the body of a man in the Saône River near Albigny-sur-Saône, north of Lyon. The body...
Sophie LaurentJune 3, 2026
Man Shot in Lyon’s 8th Arrondissement, Hospitalized with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
A man was shot in the thigh in Lyon's 8th arrondissement on Monday evening, June 1st, and subsequently transported to Edouard-Herriot Hospital. His...
Sophie LaurentJune 3, 2026
Carré de Soie Shopping Centre in Vaulx-en-Velin Announces Major New Openings
The Carré de Soie shopping centre in Vaulx-en-Velin, near Lyon, is undergoing significant development with the upcoming opening of major brands such as...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Lyon Mayor Proposes Confluence for 2030 Olympic Village, Metropolis Rejects Idea
Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet has proposed the Confluence district as the site for the Olympic Village for the 2030 Winter Games. However, Véronique...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Armed Standoff in Brignais: Gendarmes Seal Off Area for 10 Hours Near Lyon
Gendarmes sealed off an area around Brignais train station near Lyon for 10 hours on Saturday, May 30, due to a man barricaded...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Travellers’ Caravan Convoy Invades Chaponnay, Near Lyon, Sparking Local Outcry
Hundreds of travellers arrived in Chaponnay, near Lyon, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a convoy of 150 to 200 caravans, occupying the...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Old Lyon Narrowly Escaped Demolition for Modern Buildings
Old Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was almost entirely razed in the 1930s to make way for modern buildings. A project, seriously...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Pernod Ricard Launches Ready-to-Drink Ricard in Lyon
Pernod Ricard has launched a new ready-to-drink version of its famous anise-flavored spirit, Ricard, in a 20cl bottle. The official launch in Lyon...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
Montessori School Near Lyon Reopens After Two-Month Closure Amidst Administrative Battle
A Montessori college-lycée in Chavannes-sur-Reyssouze, near Lyon, has reopened its doors after a two-month administrative closure. The school, unique in France for its...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
