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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.
The Parc des Oiseaux Bird Sanctuary Dedicates 2018 to African Species
African avians are coming to the bird sanctuary.
The “Café Sillon” in Lyon closes permanently in July
The restaurant of world-class chef Rostaing-Tayard closes this summer.
A Stable Market and Reasonable Prices Mark Lyon Real Estate in 2018
The city reveals pricing myths and the best places to invest.
Walibi Amusement Park Opens New Zone and New Rides for 2018
The imaginative Festival City comes to life at Walibi.
5 Reasons to Go See Yokainoshima at the Musée des Confluences
Step into Japan through photos and artifacts.
“Tout l’Monde Dehors” Offers Summer Open Air Cinema
Films are shown in parks and squares across Lyon.
Public services close this summer in Lyon
Many public services are under construction starting in July.
Lyon’s pools open for summer hours
Opening hours for Lyon’s summer pools.
High-End Restaurant and Bar to Open in Lyon’s Grand Hôtel Dieu
Lyon classics with international and seasonal flair.
Fashion Designer Jean Paul Gaultier Signs 2018 Festival Lumière T-Shirts
Get the limited edition t-shirt on sale now.
July 14 Fireworks in Lyon Take Spectators Around the World
Illuminating the sky in a shower of lights.
Families Belong Together June 30 Rally Protests U.S. Administration
Rallying against harsh immigration tactics.
English Book Reveals the Secrets of Lyon’s Fishbones
An English retelling of Lyon’s greatest mystery.
25% less tourists in Lyon because of the SNCF strikes
Numerous trips and professional seminars have had to be cancelled