the Roman theatre #FDL2017
Composer and director Damien Fontaine, (a regular at the Festival of Lights) is an International Artist, who has been inspired by Hindu legend -“Balaha”, which tells the tale of a mythical horse escaping from the stars.
Group Outings with Guignol and Gnafron
Exploring with a group? Sign up for a Cybele tour led by the famous puppets Guignol and Gnafron. Groups can choose to take a tour in English.
Later, please everyone at Les Halles de Lyon, an indoor food market sells everything from dried meat to fruits and veggies to pastries and desserts. Better yet, you can do it all on a budget.
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Fêtes Escales in Vénissieux on July 13-15
Multi-cultural and inter-generational activities for the Fête Nationale weekend.
The Ultra Boucle de la Sarra in Lyon on May 25-26
Long-distance runners take on Fourvière hill for as long as 24 hours.
A first look at the 2018 Fête des Lumières
An insight into the displays at the 2018 Lyon Festival of Lights (8-9 December).
Color Me Rad in Lyon on May 20th
Paint yourself from head-to-toe!
Lyon: A Cool Galactic Trip with the Terminal Exhibition
Welcome to space with the BlastArt collective in Lyon 7 until June 21st.
Morgan Brian takes her first steps with Lyon
United States women’s national team star Morgan Brian joins Lyon.
Hugo Pratt’s Imaginary World Comes to Life at the Musée des Confluences
Fact meets fiction in audio, video, animation, and art.
Liv Monaghan is coming to Lyon
Paris-based Irish singer Liv Monaghan is coming to Lyon for the first time to tour her latest album Slow Exhale.
Chef Paul Bocuse has died at 91
Paul Bocuse, legendary French chef and undisputed symbol of Lyon gastronomy, passed away this Saturday morning at the age of 91.
Traveling Outside of Lyon: Barcelona
Here are a few ideas and recommendations to try if you are wanting to travel down south to Barcelona.
Cybele, an unusual Lyon Walking Tour
Forget about the traditional and sometimes boring guided tours. Cybele proposes a series of unconventional walking tours with street plays and tastings.
Restaurant Takao Takano receives two Michelin stars in Lyon
Opened in 2013, Takano’s restaurant in the sixth arrondissement combines simple French dishes with a touch of Japanese ambiance.
10 Days of Celebrating Street Art in Lyon
The street art festival will take place from 3rd to 12th May 2019, with live art and workshops.
Bibi Prod Festival Brings Four Saturdays of Music to Lyon This Summer
The Bibi Prod Festival turns the Parc de la Cerisaie into a musical playground.
5 Unmissable Locations for Lyon’s Festival of Lights 2019
One of the most famous festivals in all of France has nearly come. Here are our five picks on where to go during the Fête des Lumières.
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais, pillar of the football scene in Lyon A plethora of championships and trophies has established the Olympique Lyonnais as one of the best football clubs in France and Europe. The men’s and women’s teams have trusted the top of their tables for decades and have both conquered trophies to turn Lyon […]
Very Useful Stuff About Lyon and France
As I am a proper Shopaholic and an Internet Addict and on of top of that I am simple girl who just …
Jane Fonda will receive the 2018 Lyon Lumière Award
The 10th edition of the Lumière festival will be held from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st of October in Lyon.
Thierry Raspail Will Leave the MAC Lyon on April 13
The MAC and Biennial of Lyon will have a new director.
Expat Survival Guide to Lyon’s Nightclub Scene.
How to properly navigate Lyonnais nightlife.
Lyon’s Much-Loved Vintage Fair Returns in April
If you enjoy Lyon’s vintage fair in March, you should certainly take advantage of the Marché de la Mode Vintage in April.
Discover la Canute Lyonnaise, Local Beer Factory in Lyon
Why Lyon is a beer city! I admit – while the title “Lyon is a beer city“ may sound catchy, it is a little exaggerated. France is a wine country, and with the Beaujolais and the Côtes du Rhône not being far, Lyon is more a wine city than anything else. Still, Lyon […]
Festival du Péristyle in the Opéra de Lyon on June 7-September 1
Listen to underground live music shows from around the world.
“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.
My Essential Sunday Survival Guide in Lyon
What to do in Lyon on Sundays? Check out our article!
Lyon’s Women just won a New Title
ASVEL Féminin just won the first title in their history and it’s something that needs to be celebrated.
Families Belong Together June 30 Rally Protests U.S. Administration
Rallying against harsh immigration tactics.
The Europa League trophy exposed in the Gadagne Museums of Lyon
The football trophy is showcased until May 15th, before the finale in Groupama Stadium.
Le Sucre
Located in the Confluence district in southern Lyon, La Sucrière, an integral part of local modern art scene has a beautiful rooftop terrace and electro-dance club called Le Sucre.