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What to see at the Biennale of Contemporary art?
The Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art (Sept. 20 – Jan. 7) host the best of modern artworks in the world. Here are five installations you wouldn’t want to miss.
Our students guide to find accomodation in Lyon
The search for housing is a priority for foreign students. This is Lyon tells you h
Nice properties to sell in Lyon
This Is Lyon has selected some funky apartments, houses and residences for sale in Lyon and around with the help of real estate agents.
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Lyon’s bike-share service Velo’v turns electric
The new Velo’V will be lighter and equipped with an electric motor making it much easier to cope with Lyon’s hilly terrain.
Two researchers from Lyon win parodic Nobel Prize
Two teams from the University of Lyon won an Ig Nobel Prize for their researches about “liquid cats” and “smelling cheese”.
International Students Welcome Desk now open in Lyon
Until October 27 the University of Lyon opens its Students Welcome Desk to help and guide foreign students.
Lyon’s most famous painter Jacques Truphémus has died
The most renowned contemporary local artist Jacques Truphémus has died on Friday in Lyon at the age of 95. His paintings focus on classical subjects: portraits, still life, landscapes
Lyon says goodbye to US soccer star Alex Morgan
She’s leaving Olympique Lyonnais after six months for Orlando Pride.
Everything you need to know about short-term rentals
Are you an expatriate? Planning your holiday? Travelling to Lyon for a few days on business? Short-term rental is the ideal solution for you!
“I’m looking forward to being in Lyon”
Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai is awaited in October for the Lyon Film Festival. He has been set as the recipient of this year’s Prix Lumière.
