Lyon
Lyon Mayor Proposes Confluence for 2030 Olympic Village, Metropolis Rejects Idea
Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet has proposed the Confluence district as the site for the Olympic Village for the 2030 Winter Games. However, Véronique...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Armed Standoff in Brignais: Gendarmes Seal Off Area for 10 Hours Near Lyon
Gendarmes sealed off an area around Brignais train station near Lyon for 10 hours on Saturday, May 30, due to a man barricaded...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Travellers’ Caravan Convoy Invades Chaponnay, Near Lyon, Sparking Local Outcry
Hundreds of travellers arrived in Chaponnay, near Lyon, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a convoy of 150 to 200 caravans, occupying the...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Old Lyon Narrowly Escaped Demolition for Modern Buildings
Old Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was almost entirely razed in the 1930s to make way for modern buildings. A project, seriously...
Sophie LaurentJune 2, 2026
Montessori School Near Lyon Reopens After Two-Month Closure Amidst Administrative Battle
A Montessori college-lycée in Chavannes-sur-Reyssouze, near Lyon, has reopened its doors after a two-month administrative closure. The school, unique in France for its...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse Unveils Diverse 2026-2027 Season Amidst Funding Cuts
The Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse in Lyon has announced its 2026-2027 season, focusing on inclusivity, feminism, decolonialism, and queer themes. Despite an excellent...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
Vénissieux: Auguste-Delaune Aquatic Center Reopens After 18-Month Renovation
The Auguste-Delaune aquatic center in Vénissieux (Rhône) will reopen its doors to swimmers on Monday, June 1st, at 10:00 AM, following more than...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
Lyon Restaurants Offer ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Deal for “Tous au Restaurant” Event
From June 1st to 14th, 2026, several Lyon restaurants are participating in the "Tous au Restaurant" operation, offering a highly attractive 'buy one...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
Pernod Ricard Launches Ready-to-Drink Ricard in Lyon
Pernod Ricard has launched a new ready-to-drink version of its famous anise-flavored spirit, Ricard, in a 20cl bottle. The official launch in Lyon...
Sophie LaurentJune 1, 2026
Renaissance Festival in Old Lyon: Your Practical Guide to the 2026 Edition
The Old Lyon Renaissance Festival returns on May 30 and 31, 2026, transforming the historic district into an open-air theater with parades, street...
Sophie LaurentMay 30, 2026
