
Paul Taylor talks to This Is Lyon
British stand-up comedian Paul Taylor performs his show #Franglais on Thursday, October 12th at the Tobbogan in Décines near Lyon
While Lyon thrives in the warmer seasons, it’s no stranger to bad weather either.
Lyon has plenty of museums to keep you busy, from the cinematic Institut Lumière to the ultra-modern Musée des Confluences.
Not a fan of museums? Do some indoor shopping at the Confluence Mall or Lyon Part Dieu. When you’re done, warm up with a coffee at one of the many cafés dotting the city.
British stand-up comedian Paul Taylor performs his show #Franglais on Thursday, October 12th at the Tobbogan in Décines near Lyon
Here’s 10 cool events you cannot miss this October in Lyon to overcome early fall blues
Take a tour of Lyon by way of street artist Georges de Loup’s paintings focused on the emotions of love.
Find the best venues to celebrate the Summer Solstice this weekend!
Our Australian contributor Celeste gives her good ideas for a perfect lazy afternoon when Lyon steps into Spring.
Antoine de Galbert’s collection of headdresses will be displayed at the Confluences museum from 6th June 2019 until 15th March 2020.
According to our contributor Jez Fiedler, Dream Theater is one of the most extraordinary groups of virtuoso musicians you are ever likely to behold. The American prog rock band performs in Lyon’s Halle Tony Garnier on Monday 27th.
An Average Individual investigates the delicate activity of apologising
It’s not just tourists who are coming to dine in Hotel Dieu, the former 12 century hospital which holds many good memories for some, as well as share a drink under its 32m high dome.
An Average Individual goes camping in the Pilat mountains and things don’t go according to plan.
An Average Individual meets a few improbable pétanque players in the Croix Rousse
Fact meets fiction in audio, video, animation, and art.
What is a Traboule? Lyon’s secret covered passageways, or traboules, are an ideal way of visiting the city’s hidden and colourful past.
Our contributor Katy participated in her first Beaujolais marathon, a race where you can dress up and drink wine. But where you still have to run.
Kalpesh Ghaag, a Web developer from Mumbai, tells This is Lyon about his best places to visit in Lyon and where to meander in the city.
Explore the vegan and vegetarian lifestyle at VeggieWorld, Lyon’s vegetarian and vegan festival.
Lyon’s Chocolate maker Richard Sève has just opened a museum in a brand-new factory located in Limonest.
Urban, crafted and locally produced beers has become more and more trendy in Lyon. This Is Lyon has opened for you a few bottles of some good local beers.
A tale of Irish bars and bloody French food.
So how exactly do you ski from Lyon? Here’s a quick rundown of everything you’ll need, where to get it, and what to expect.
The hidden side of low cost hotels in Lyon, by our French contributor Marc Uhry.
Japanese spirituality from the beginning to now.
For a little luxury, take a boat ride to the green spot of l’île Barbe, in the heart of Lyon for a lazy mid week lunch.
Paint yourself from head-to-toe!
My name is Ian Wilkinson, 58 years old from Wigan in northern England. I’m a former teacher of Physical Education and rugby player.
Missing that red-and-white bullseye? We’ve got a France-appropriate solution.
Pop and geek culture straight from Japan.
The market returns to the futuristic Confluence district to celebrate 90s fashion.
Lyon’s Improv Fest makes its return this year from 4th-11th May 2019, with the opening and closing nights taking place at Lyon’s Comédie Odéon. Improv shows are all in English!
Finding a satisfying lunch, or coffee, on a budget can be tricky when you’re new in Lyon. Here are a few tips from our English contributor Grace.