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Violent Hailstorm Hits L’Arbresle Near Lyon, Causing Localized Damage

A violent and highly localized hailstorm hit L'Arbresle and its surroundings, west of Lyon, on Tuesday afternoon, May 5th. Large hailstones fell during...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Virgin Statue Decapitated Near Lyon: Residents Condemn Desecration

A virgin statue was decapitated with a sledgehammer in Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or, near Lyon, sparking outrage among local residents who condemned the act as an...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Violent Hailstorm Hits L’Arbresle Near Lyon, Causing Localized Damage

A violent and highly localized hailstorm struck L'Arbresle and its surroundings, west of Lyon, on Tuesday afternoon, May 5. Large hailstones were reported,...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Renaissance Festival in Old Lyon: Practical Guide for May 2026

The Old Lyon Renaissance Festival returns on May 30-31, 2026, transforming the historic district into an open-air theater. This guide provides all practical...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Yasmine Bouagga and Sophia Popoff to Lead Ecologist Group in Lyon City Council

Yasmine Bouagga, Mayor of the 1st arrondissement, and Sophia Popoff, Deputy Mayor, have been elected co-presidents of the Ecologist Group in the Lyon...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

Villa Florentine in Lyon Reopens After Extensive Renovation

After four months of extensive renovation work, the iconic Villa Florentine in Lyon's 5th arrondissement has reopened its doors. The historic establishment now...

Sophie LaurentMay 6, 2026

French Public Wants Paul Seixas in Tour de France

A recent poll indicates a strong desire among French citizens to see Lyon-native cycling prodigy Paul Seixas compete in the upcoming Tour de...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026

Gîtes de France Rhône Métropole de Lyon Prioritizes Authentic Tourism

Gîtes de France Rhône Métropole de Lyon held its General Assembly on April 23rd in Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, within the Fossilea geological museum. The association...

Sophie LaurentMay 4, 2026