Lyon
Drifting Event Near Lyon Banned by Prefecture
The Rhône Prefecture has banned a drifting event, 'Driftopia V1,' scheduled for this Saturday night near Lyon, citing concerns about public order and...
Sophie LaurentMay 24, 2026
Notre-Dame des Minimes Celebrates 200 Years of Educational Excellence in Lyon
The Institution Notre-Dame des Minimes in Lyon, a prominent Catholic educational establishment, is commemorating its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1826, the Salesian institution,...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Lyon Awarded Top ‘Tour de France Cycling City’ Label
Lyon has been awarded the prestigious '4-bike' label by the 'Tour de France Cycling City' initiative on May 21, 2026, the highest distinction...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Shooting in Lyon’s Mermoz District: Gunman lynched by crowd, two hospitalized
A shooting incident in Lyon's Mermoz district on Thursday evening resulted in two individuals being hospitalized. One person sustained bullet wounds, while the...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Work’Talks to Gather Over 1,000 Decision-Makers in Lyon on May 28
More than 1,000 participants are expected at the first edition of Work'Talks, organized on May 28, 2026, at the Hôtel de Région in...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Pilgrimz: Lyon-based Audio Guide App Gains International Traction
Pilgrimz, a free Lyon-based audio guide application launched in late 2025, is rapidly gaining international popularity, with over 1,400 tours created across 550...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Constitutional Council Upholds Lyon’s Low Emission Zone, Rejecting Proposed Repeal
Lyon's Low Emission Zone (ZFE) has been preserved after the Constitutional Council on Thursday, May 21, 2026, censored the proposed repeal of low...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Lyon Hospital Tests New Brain Cancer Treatment: A Hope for Aggressive Tumors
Léon Bérard Hospital in Lyon, France, has initiated a new clinical trial for aggressive brain cancers, combining immunotherapy and low-dose chemotherapy to potentially...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
A7 Motorway Closure Near Lyon: Vernaison and Charly Implement Road Restrictions to Prevent Traffic Chaos
From Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25, 2026, parts of the A7 motorway near Lyon will be closed for maintenance. To prevent...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
New 9,000 m² Park Opens in Lyon’s 7th Arrondissement
A new 9,200 m² public park, the Château des Mères Park, has opened in Lyon's 7th arrondissement as part of the Cité Jardin...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
