Lyon

Six Key News Stories from Lyon: Chartreux Fire, New Radar, and More

This past week in Lyon was marked by several significant events, including a large fire at the Chartreux institution, the permanent installation of...

Sophie LaurentApril 5, 2026

Serious TCL Bus Accident in Lyon: Several Injured, One in Critical Condition

A TCL C13 bus collided with a tree in Lyon's 1st arrondissement on Saturday morning, resulting in multiple injuries, including one passenger in...

Sophie LaurentApril 5, 2026

High-Value Filming Equipment Stolen from Netflix Set in Lyon

High-value filming equipment, including professional cameras and lenses estimated at €500,000 to €1 million, was stolen from a Netflix film set in Lyon's...

Sophie LaurentApril 4, 2026

One Health Summit in Lyon: Traffic and Access Information (April 5-7, 2026)

Lyon is hosting the One Health Summit from April 5-7, 2026, bringing together 3,000 participants and world leaders. Residents and visitors should be...

Sophie LaurentApril 4, 2026

Two-Day Fire at Lyon Lycée: Historic Chartreux Institution Still Battling Blaze

A fire has been raging for nearly 48 hours at the historic Chartreux Institution, a lycée in Lyon's Croix-Rousse district. The blaze, which...

Sophie LaurentApril 4, 2026

Persistent Burnt Odor Blankets Lyon as Chartreux High School Fire Continues

A pervasive burnt odor has been reported across Lyon since Wednesday evening, stemming from a significant fire at Chartreux High School in the...

Sophie LaurentApril 4, 2026

Lyon: Civil Security Exercise Conducted in Croix-Rousse Tunnel

A civil security exercise was conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Croix-Rousse Tunnel in Lyon. This tabletop exercise tested emergency response...

Sophie LaurentApril 4, 2026

Lyon Metropolis President Suspends Rhône Riverbanks Development Project

Véronique Sarselli, the new President of the Lyon Metropolis, has announced the suspension of the Rhône riverbanks development project, which was scheduled to...

Sophie LaurentApril 3, 2026