Lyon Festival of Lights 2018
This Is Lyon provides you with a guide to what’s happening
Lyon on a Date: A Couple Ideas for Couples
Need a new date idea? We’ve got you covered 24/7.
Grab a traditional French meal while touring the sights in Le Trolley des Lumières. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, check out our list of must-eat Lyon restaurants.
Explore Lyon by way of its most mysterious places or through the eyes of a romantic street artist. Need a place to crash after your big day? Here are the chicest places in the city to get some shut-eye.
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Valrhona, the Paradise for Chocolate Lovers in the Rhone Valley
To know everything about from cocoa to chocolate.
La Fresque des Lyonnais
The most prominent Lyonnais, all on one wall.
Bourbon’s House Dishes Out Classic English Afternoon Tea
Three-tiered pastry tower. Need we say more?
Chefs of the month: Adrien and Naoko Padirac of Mubyotan
They’ve just opened their Japanese restaurant in Lyon Croix-Rousse, full of quintessential Japanese cuisine!
The Lyon’s Grand Hotel Dieu opens on April 27th
The Presqu’ile’s historic landmark now houses cafés, restaurants and shops.
Top Irish Pubs in Lyon
The city is teaming with Irish spirit.
Top Cool Things to Do in March
March 2018 in Lyon is All About Food, Fairs, and Skyscrapers
Two wine bars in Lyon for good times with friends
Many secret gardens are sprinkled through Lyon for any kind of circumstances. Well, do not look further than these two wine bars if you are looking for a peaceful time with friends.
On Valentine’s Day in Lyon, Street Artist Georges de Loup Sees Only Love
Take a tour of Lyon by way of street artist Georges de Loup’s paintings focused on the emotions of love.
Alan Gilbert and Sol Gabetta’s Concert in Lyon: “Unusual and Beautiful”
British Director of Artistic Planning of the Lyon Auditorium tells more about this great concert (January 25-27).
Alan Gilbert and Sol Gabetta play Brahms, Martinu and Bach
Alan Gilbert (NY Philharmonic) and cellist Sol Gabetta play Brahms, Bach and Martinu’s symphonies Thursday 25th of January (8pm) and Saturday 27th (6pm) at the Lyon Auditorium
Ten Events You Cannot Miss in 2018 in Lyon
2018 will be very festive in Lyon with many sports events, exhibitions and an extended electro music festival.
Two International Tennis Tournament not to be missed in Lyon
Two professional tennis tournaments played on clay courts take place in Lyon in 2018.
Nuits Sonores music festival 2018 (May 6-13)
2018 edition of Nuits Sonores Lyon Electronic Music Festival Extended to 8 Days.
London Exhibit at the Foire de Lyon
Lyon annual Fair (March 23-April 2) is the inevitable place to go to equip your home. In 2018, this event is dedicated to London and England.
Corto Maltese Exhibition at the Lyon Confluences Museum
Italian comic book writer Hugo Pratt and its cartoon character Corto Maltese are at the heart of 2018 main exhibition at the Lyon Confluences museum.
A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing from Lyon
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.
How to visit Lyon in a different way
5 Unusual Guided Tours To Visit Lyon During The Festival of Lights
My Two Nights at the 2016 Fête des Lumières in Lyon
Our American contributor Jenna enjoyed the 2016 Fête des Lumières in Lyon despite the crowd. A story about vin chaud, mud, churros, machine guns, music and flames
MUSCO, Lyon’s First Chocolate Museum
Lyon’s Chocolate maker Richard Sève has just opened a museum in a brand-new factory located in Limonest.
My Four Trips To Travel Outside Lyon
Never traveled outside or want to explore Lyon surroundings further? Our contributor Natalja takes you on a little tour around Lyon…
Have a Drink with the Lyon Whisky Club
Our contributor Valerio was introduced to the tasting and discovery of Scotch with the Lyon Whisky Club.
Lyon Festival of Lights 2017
This Is Lyon provides you with a guide to what’s happening
November, the Month of Natural Wines in Lyon
La Vigne sous la Plume coordinates the 3rd edition of “Le Mois du Vin Naturel”, which brings together the major players of Natural Wine, in November, in Lyon and its surroundings.
Long way from home: comedy by Marie Connelly
What up Lyon ? is the new English speaking humour event in Lyon at Complexe du Rire Theatre !
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
Five Hidden Treasures in Lyon
A strange door, a big invisible clock, a red stone… Here are 5 little-known places in Lyon that you probably missed and never heard about.
My best places for a good Italian pizza in Lyon
Lyon’s attachment to gastronomy and Italian food is well known. Find here my best pizzas places of Lyon
Seven places to eat in Lyon 7th
Our American contributor Jenna reveals her favorite food finds in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon.