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Lyon Bags 20 Michelin Stars in 2019
Amongst the 20 Michelin-starred restaurants in Lyon, three of them have two stars and one boasts three!
Students- and Universities- in Uproar Over Increased International Fees
Lyon’s Lumière 2 University has stated that it will not increase international students’ fees, contrary to the government’s policy.
Lyon, a Hot Spot for International Tourists in December
A report by Trainline.com has revealed that Lyon was France’s second most visited city by international tourists during Christmas 2018.
Lyon Named the Top City to Visit in France
The New York Times ranked Lyon among the best places to visit in the world in 2019.
Transport in Lyon is Changing From January
The speed limit on Lyon’s ring road will decrease to 70km/h, and TCL prices will be hiked.
Bring in the New Year in style in Lyon
How to spend your New Year’s Eve in Lyon.
Les Halles du Grand Hôtel-Dieu Have Opened
Get a taste of Les Halles de Paul Bocuse in the Presqu’île.
Get your Skates on this Winter!
The best places to go ice skating in Lyon during the Christmas Holidays.
Fête des Lumières 2018 Attract Huge Crowds
The 2018 Fête des Lumières attracted a massive 1.8 million visitors over four nights.
Revealed: The Cheapest Ski Resorts Near Lyon
We show you the cheapest places to go skiing within driving distance of Lyon.
Funicular Saint-Just to Close its Lines for Six Months
Saint-Just’s funicular will undergo a face-lift that makes it out-of-bounds for customers until June 2019.
Preview: What You Are Going To See at The Lyon Fete des Lumières
The Lyon festival of Lights 2018 in pictures.
A Security Perimeter, Cars Banned – the Security Measures at This Year’s Fête des Lumières
Find out what security measures are being taken for the 2018 Fête des Lumières.
Lyon’s First Whisky Has Arrived!
Ninkasi seeks to define what French whisky can be.
A first look at the 2018 Fête des Lumières
An insight into the displays at the 2018 Lyon Festival of Lights (8-9 December).
Nuits Sonores Festival Announces Chilly Gonzales for its 2019 Opening Concert
Canadian musician will perform « Solo Piano III » at the Lyon Auditorium on May 28.
Gérard Collomb is mayor of Lyon once again
His return has triggered the start of the 2020 local election campaigning.
Classical Music, Food and DJs: Lyon Auditorium Launches its First After work Concerts
An early concert for friends and colleagues on October 19 at 6pm.
Public Transport in Lyon for Newbies
This Is Lyon publishes its first Welcome Pocket Pass. A 20-page guide to getting by on public transit.
Ed Sheeran Confirms Two Dates At Lyon Groupama Stadium in 2019
The record-breaking British singer-songwriter will start his 2019 European tour in Lyon on May 24 and 25.
Lyon wins European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019 competition
Lyon was chosen as the capital for its innovative tourism.
Gérard Collomb To Run Again For Mayor of Lyon in 2020
Interior minister said he will resign from the French government in 2019 to get his previous job back.
What to See During the 2018 Journées du Patrimoine in Lyon
From the field to the plate through Lyon’s historic spots.
Lyon Gagne avec ses Femmes: a festival celebrating women
The “Les Lumineuses” association is organizing its first festival promoting women’s efforts and dynamics in the city of Lyon and beyond, “Lyon gagne avec ses femmes”.
Promoting innovation in France: the Fundtruck stops in Lyon
Sowefund has once again organized a contest and sent its Fundtruck through emblematic cities to develop start-ups’ potential in France.
An eclectic season begins at the Lyon Auditorium
Lyon’s classical music venue want to “surprise and innovate”
Alliance Française and Institut Paul Bocuse welcome Israeli and Palestinian students
The students will train for three years.
Lyon Commemorates the Virgin Mary with a Flaming Procession
Honoring the Virgin Mary’s rise at Fourvière
Emirates Offers More Daily Flights to Dubai from Lyon Saint-Exupéry
More options for Lyon-Dubai flyers.
Les Monsieur Madame Come to Mini World for the Summer
Les Monsieur Madame are hiding in Mini World.