Lyon
Statue of Virgin Mary Decapitated Near Lyon, Sparking Outrage
A statue of the Virgin Mary, known as the Madonna of Notre-Dame des Monts d’or, in Poleymieux-au-Mont-d’Or near Lyon, was decapitated overnight between...
Sophie LaurentJune 6, 2026
From Accountant to Gaming Millionaire: Maurice Mura’s Unlikely Journey in Lyon
Maurice Mura, a 40-year-old Lyonnais, transitioned from a career in accounting to become a prominent figure in the French board game industry, with...
Sophie LaurentJune 6, 2026
Refrigerator on Balcony Causes Fire in Lyon’s Duchère District
A fire broke out on Thursday, June 4th, in Lyon's Duchère district, caused by a refrigerator plugged in on a balcony. The blaze,...
Sophie LaurentJune 4, 2026
One Health Summit in Lyon: Macron’s Visit Leads to Significant Traffic Restrictions
The One Health Summit, held in Lyon from April 5 to 7, 2026, will see the presence of President Emmanuel Macron and other...
Sophie LaurentJune 4, 2026
Fatal House Fire in Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey: One Dead, Several Injured
An elderly woman has died and several others were injured in a violent house fire that broke out early Thursday morning in Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey,...
Sophie LaurentJune 4, 2026
Lyon to Host Ice Sports for 2030 Winter Olympics, Anticipates €500 Million Economic Boost
Lyon is poised to host nearly all ice sports events for the 2030 Winter Olympics, following Nice's withdrawal. This decision is expected to...
Sophie LaurentJune 4, 2026
Lyon: Historic Mansion in 6th Arrondissement Undergoes Major Transformation
A historic mansion located at 77 Rue Duquesne in Lyon's 6th arrondissement is undergoing a spectacular transformation. The 'Heritage 77' project includes a...
Sophie LaurentJune 4, 2026
Lufthansa Flight Diverted to Lyon Due to Medical Emergency
A Lufthansa flight (LH1848) en route from Munich, Germany, to Alicante, Spain, was urgently diverted to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport on Wednesday, June 3,...
Sophie LaurentJune 3, 2026
Nathalie Chaize Closes Historic Lyon Boutique Due to Rent Hike
Nathalie Chaize, the renowned Lyon-based fashion designer, has announced the closure of her historic boutique at 11, Quai Général Sarrail, after nine years....
Sophie LaurentJune 3, 2026
Four Suspects Arrested in Villeurbanne After Hostage Situation, Elite Police Mobilized
Four suspects were arrested in Villeurbanne on Wednesday morning after a complex police operation involving the elite RAID unit. The intervention, sparked by...
Sophie LaurentJune 3, 2026
