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French Public Wants Paul Seixas in Tour de France

A recent poll indicates a strong desire among French citizens to see Lyon-native cycling prodigy Paul Seixas compete in the upcoming Tour de...

Gîtes de France Rhône Métropole de Lyon Prioritizes Authentic Tourism

Gîtes de France Rhône Métropole de Lyon held its General Assembly on April 23rd in Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, within the Fossilea geological museum. The association...

Lyon’s Old Town to Host Grand Renaissance Festival in May 2026

Lyon's Old Town is set to transform into a vibrant Renaissance spectacle on May 30-31, 2026. This free event, organized by the City's...

Six Key News Stories from Lyon This Week: Skeletons, Subsidies, and Street Art

This week in Lyon, significant events unfolded, including the discovery of skeletons in Ainay, a judicial decision regarding a subsidy for SOS Méditerranée,...

Four MoDem Elected Officials Leave Lyon Metropolis’s Grand Cœur Lyonnais Majority Group

Four MoDem elected officials have left the Grand Cœur Lyonnais, the majority group in the Lyon Metropolis council, just days after its formation....

Courir pour Elles: Promoting Health and Preventing Cancer in Lyon

Sophie Moreau, president of the "Courir pour Elles" association, emphasizes the importance of healthy aging and outlines their mission to fight female cancers...

Air Quality Degraded in Lyon Amid Persistent Dry Weather

Lyon, France – May 2, 2026 – Air quality in Lyon was degraded on Friday, May 2nd, as dry weather conditions persisted, leading...

Fabula Fabrika: Multi-Storey Industrial Building Revolutionises Urban Activity in Villeurbanne

Fabula Fabrika, an innovative multi-storey industrial building, is currently under construction in Villeurbanne, Lyon. This architectural and economic first in the Lyon metropolitan...

Lyon Street Food Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with XXL Edition

The Lyon Street Food Festival is set to return to Grandes Locos in June 2026 for its 10th anniversary, promising an XXL edition...

Nuits Sonores 2026: Lyon Festival Champions Independence and Emerging Scenes

The Nuits Sonores festival, held in Lyon from May 13th to 17th, 2026, is set to attract 100,000 participants. Organized by Arty Farty,...

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