Lyon
Notre-Dame des Minimes Celebrates 200 Years of Educational Excellence in Lyon
The Institution Notre-Dame des Minimes in Lyon, a prominent Catholic educational establishment, is commemorating its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1826, the Salesian institution,...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Lyon Awarded Top ‘Tour de France Cycling City’ Label
Lyon has been awarded the prestigious '4-bike' label by the 'Tour de France Cycling City' initiative on May 21, 2026, the highest distinction...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Constitutional Council Upholds Lyon’s Low Emission Zone, Rejecting Proposed Repeal
Lyon's Low Emission Zone (ZFE) has been preserved after the Constitutional Council on Thursday, May 21, 2026, censored the proposed repeal of low...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Lyon Hospital Tests New Brain Cancer Treatment: A Hope for Aggressive Tumors
Léon Bérard Hospital in Lyon, France, has initiated a new clinical trial for aggressive brain cancers, combining immunotherapy and low-dose chemotherapy to potentially...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
A7 Motorway Closure Near Lyon: Vernaison and Charly Implement Road Restrictions to Prevent Traffic Chaos
From Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25, 2026, parts of the A7 motorway near Lyon will be closed for maintenance. To prevent...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
New 9,000 m² Park Opens in Lyon’s 7th Arrondissement
A new 9,200 m² public park, the Château des Mères Park, has opened in Lyon's 7th arrondissement as part of the Cité Jardin...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Lyon Real Estate: Slight Drop in Purchase Prices for Houses in May 2026
The Lyon real estate market shows mixed signals in May 2026. While purchase prices for houses experienced a moderate decline, apartment prices maintained...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Fourvière Tunnel and Pierre-Bénite Viaduct Closures: Vernaison Implements Traffic Restrictions
The Fourvière Tunnel and Pierre-Bénite Viaduct in Lyon will close this weekend for maintenance, prompting the town of Vernaison to implement temporary traffic...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Redefining the Menu: Sandrine Rousseau’s ‘Animal Carcass’ Proposal Sparks Outrage in Lyon
Ecologist MP Sandrine Rousseau has ignited a firestorm of controversy with her proposal to rename meat dishes on restaurant menus as 'animal carcasses,'...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Château des Mères Park in Lyon Reopens Partially After Major Renovation
A significant portion of the Château des Mères Park in Lyon's 7th arrondissement has reopened to the public since May 11, 2026. This...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
