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Conference of Rima Hassan Cancelled at ENS Paris-Saclay Following Fatal Aggression in Lyon

A conference featuring MEP Rima Hassan, scheduled for February 27 at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay, has been cancelled. This decision follows...

Teenage Girl Dies by Suicide in Child Protection Center Near Lyon

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide on Monday, February 16, at a child protection center in Bully, near Lyon. Educators discovered the girl,...

Decathlon to Replace Intersport in Villeurbanne’s Gratte-Ciel District

Decathlon, a direct competitor to Intersport, will take over the former Intersport location in Villeurbanne's Gratte-Ciel district. This follows Intersport's closure last June,...

Major Disruption on Lyon’s New T6 Tram Line After Catenary Failure

A significant technical incident has caused a major disruption on Lyon's T6 tram line, just days after its extension inauguration. A fallen catenary...

Lyon Metropolis Greenlights Four Major Urban Development Projects

On Monday, February 16, the Lyon Metropolis officially approved the next stages of four urban development projects in Francheville, Grigny-sur-Rhône, Quincieux, and Rochetaillé-sur-Saône....

Nuits de Fourvière 2026: Program Unveiled March 10th, Tickets March 18th

The Nuits de Fourvière festival, a cornerstone of Lyon's cultural scene, has announced that its 2026 program will be revealed on March 10th,...

Le Neuvième Art in Lyon Ranks 8th Among Best Business Lunch Restaurants in France

Le Neuvième Art, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, has been ranked 8th among the best restaurants in France for a business...

Jean-Pierre Christin: The Lyon Mathematician Who Invented the Modern Thermometer

Jean-Pierre Christin, an 18th-century mathematician and physicist born in Lyon, is recognized as one of the fathers of the modern thermometer. His 'Lyon...

Air Quality in Lyon Rated ‘Average’ on Sunday, February 15th

Lyon experienced 'average' air quality on Sunday, February 15th, due to favorable weather conditions that helped disperse fine particles. This marks a continuation...

Fort Saint Laurent: A Haven of Comfort and Events in Lyon

A year after its magnificent restoration, the Fort Saint Laurent hotel in Lyon has become a cherished destination, offering businesses a unique setting...

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