Lyon
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
Bystander Critically Injured in Lyon Shooting; Two Suspects Sought
A shooting incident in Lyon's 8th arrondissement on Monday evening left three people injured, including a bystander in critical condition. Two suspects on...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Human Remains Discovered in Vénissieux, Near Lyon, Prompt Police Investigation
Human remains, including a skull, were discovered on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Vénissieux, a suburb of Lyon, by employees conducting maintenance work....
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
French Ban on Food CBD Products Sparks Concern Among Lyon Businesses
Since May 15, 2026, the sale of food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) has been prohibited in France. This decision by the General Directorate...
Sophie LaurentMay 20, 2026
Lyon Startup Novaleum Raises €1 Million to Convert Fatty Waste into Biofuels
Lyon-based deeptech startup Novaleum has successfully raised €1 million in its first funding round, less than a year after its creation. This investment...
Sophie LaurentMay 20, 2026
