Lyon

Lyon Schools Remain Open Amidst 40°C Heatwave, Officials Cite Better Conditions for Children

Lyon, France – Despite a heatwave with predicted temperatures of 40°C, schools in Lyon will remain open. Stéphanie Léger, Deputy Mayor for Education,...

Sophie LaurentJune 19, 2026

Véronique Sarselli Reassures Lyon’s Economic Actors, Unveils Roadmap

Véronique Sarselli, President of Lyon Metropole, met with key economic representatives on Wednesday, June 17, to reassure them and present her economic roadmap...

Sophie LaurentJune 19, 2026

Man Drowns in Saône River in Lyon Near Saint-Vincent Footbridge

A 30-year-old man drowned in the Saône River in Lyon, near the Saint-Vincent footbridge, during the night of Wednesday, June 18, to Thursday,...

Sophie LaurentJune 19, 2026

Lyon Mayor Submits Priorities to Métropole, Sparks Debate on City’s Role

Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet submitted a 20-page roadmap outlining his priorities for the city to the Métropole de Lyon on Wednesday. The document...

Sophie LaurentJune 18, 2026

23-year-old motorcyclist dies in collision with car in Écully

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died on Tuesday evening in Écully, Lyon, after a violent collision with a car. The accident occurred on Chemin des...

Sophie LaurentJune 18, 2026

Lyon’s Navigône Fleet Expands with Two New Electric Boats

The Navigône river shuttle service in Lyon has expanded its fleet with two new electric boats, 'Le Canut' and 'La Soyeuse', a year...

Sophie LaurentJune 18, 2026

Mud Fever Outbreak Detected in Lyon by Local Researchers

A team of Lyon-based researchers has detected an outbreak of "mud fever" in the city. The discovery was reported by BFM Lyon on...

Sophie LaurentJune 18, 2026

Lyon Metropolis Launches Online Platform to Improve Mobility

The Lyon Metropolis has launched a new online participatory platform, "Ça bloque ? On agit!", allowing residents to report daily mobility issues and...

Sophie LaurentJune 17, 2026

Rallye du Cœur Raises Over One Million Euros for Pediatric Cancer

The 2026 Rallye du Cœur, held near Lyon on Saturday, June 13, successfully collected an impressive 1,026,984 euros for children battling pediatric cancer....

Sophie LaurentJune 17, 2026