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One Person Dies After Being Struck by TER Train on Lyon-Valence Line

A tragic incident occurred on Friday, July 24, when a person was fatally struck by a TER train on the line connecting Lyon...

Lyon’s Secret Magic Bar is a TOTAL HIT! You WON’T Believe What’s Inside! ✨

A brand new 'speakeasy' style bar, La Baguette Magique, has opened in Lyon's Old Town, cleverly disguised as a bakery. This innovative spot,...

Villa Florentine in Lyon Reopens After Renovation, Blending Heritage with Modernity

Perched on the heights of Lyon, the Villa Florentine reopened its doors on April 30th after several months of renovation. Acquired in October...

New 145-Meter Tower Project in Lyon’s Part-Dieu District Nears Agreement

Didier Caudard-Breille, President of DCB International, revealed that an agreement for a new 145-meter tower in Lyon's Part-Dieu district was almost reached with...

Tragic Drowning: Two-Year-Old Dies in Family Pool in L’Isle-d’Abeau

A two-year-old child tragically died after drowning in a family swimming pool in L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère), near Lyon, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, evening....

Lyon Boosts Tourist Security: CRS and Police Deployed Amidst Rising Thefts

Lyon is stepping up security for tourists this summer, deploying CRS and additional police forces to popular areas. The initiative aims to combat...

Radioactive Incident at Lyon Hospital: Employee Contaminated, Investigation Underway

On May 13, an employee in the radiopharmacy department of a Lyon Civil Hospitals (HCL) facility was contaminated by a radioactive product used...

Teenager Found Dead at Foot of Building in Vénissieux, Near Lyon

A minor was discovered deceased at the foot of a building in Vénissieux, near Lyon, on Thursday morning. Emergency services were alerted just...

Brazilian Woman Gabriele Monteiro Missing in Lyon Since Thursday

Gabriele Monteiro, a 33-year-old Brazilian national, has been reported missing in Lyon since Thursday, July 23. Her husband raised the alarm after finding...

Lyon Metropolis Abandons Rhône Right Bank Project, Mayor Doucet Uninformed

The Lyon Metropolis has officially abandoned the Rhône right bank development project, a plan envisioned by environmentalists to pedestrianize parts of the quays....

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