CHRD – Lyon’s WW2 Resistance and Deportation Museum
Located in Lyon 7, in a former military building, Lyon’s Historical Centre of Resistance and Deportation gives visitors a taste of life in Lyon during WW2.
Lyon Must-Sees, from Hilltops to Tunnels
From the spires of Fourvière in the west to the awnings of Les Puces in the east, Lyon is chocked
See the iconic Saint Jean Cathedral in the charming historic district of Vieux Lyon. When you’re done, hop across the Saône river to see Place Bellecour, the biggest pedestrian square in Europe.
Or see the city in a new way by exploring Lyon’s secret network of traboules, or covered passageways, that swerve through the districts.
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15th Edition of La Nuit Des Musées – Saturday, May 18, 2019
The 15th edition of La Nuit Européenne des Musées will take place on Saturday, May 18.
Museums in Lyon are organizing many activities for this occasion and open their door freely in the evening.
Here is the program of the event.
Chinese New Year: Celebrate The Year of the Pig in Lyon!
There’s lots to do in Lyon for Chinese New Year, but it is the annual festival at Guillotière that is certainly not to be missed.
Les Halles du Grand Hôtel-Dieu Have Opened
Get a taste of Les Halles de Paul Bocuse in the Presqu’île.
Bells and Spells takes to the stage at Lyon’s Célestins theatre
Bells and Spells will be performed at Lyon’s Célestins Theatre from 12th December until 31st December.
Lyon: A Cool Galactic Trip with the Terminal Exhibition
Welcome to space with the BlastArt collective in Lyon 7 until June 21st.
Valrhona, the Paradise for Chocolate Lovers in the Rhone Valley
To know everything about from cocoa to chocolate.
Lyon’s Grand Hôtel Dieu Reopens After Eight Years
The hospital-turned-cultural-icon welcomes its first visitors.
Lyon Bière Festival: The astonishing diversity of craft beer
Lyon Beer Festival: The astonishing diversity of artisanal beer Lyon Beer festival, a gigantic bar If you like beer, then I really hope for you that you went to the “Lyon Bière Festival” last weekend (April 20-21, 2018). Exactly 103 microbreweries from everywhere in Europe displayed and sold their beer, together with five […]
La Fresque des Lyonnais
The most prominent Lyonnais, all on one wall.
A visit to the “Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval” in Drôme
This extraordinary example of naïve architecture is a must-see.
Top Cool Things to Do in March
March 2018 in Lyon is All About Food, Fairs, and Skyscrapers
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.
Nuits Sonores music festival 2018 (May 6-13)
2018 edition of Nuits Sonores Lyon Electronic Music Festival Extended to 8 Days.
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.
What you are going to see at the Lyon’s Fête des Lumières
Great pictures and videos of Lyon Festival of Lights 2017.
La Grande Odyssée 2018, A Festive Nature Break in the French Alps
The Ultimate high-altitude sled dog stage race kicks off in Samoens on January the 13 th.
Catholic Events During Lyon Fete des Lumières 2017
Don’t miss the exceptional opening of the « Dungeon of Saint-Pothain » or the torchlight procession on December 8th in Lyon.
How to visit Lyon in a different way
5 Unusual Guided Tours To Visit Lyon During The Festival of Lights
Art Exhibitions You Can’t Miss during Lyon’s Festival of Lights
Five museums and exhibitions to discover in Lyon’s museums in December.
How was Lyon during the First World War?
Our contributor Valerio visited two exhibitions about Lyon during the so-called Great War.
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…
In Lyon, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region takes over the reins of the Museum of Fabrics
After three years under threat of a definitive closure, the museum is now out of danger.
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.
The Rabbit Hole: a play with English subtitles at Lyon’s Célestins Theatre
Julie Gayet is back with a terribly moving story, masterfully adapted to the stage by Claudia Stavisky, about how a family deals with the loss of a 4 year-old boy.
The 5 must-sees at the Lyon Biennal of Contemporary Art
The Lyon Biennal of Contemporary Art (Sept. 20 – Jan. 7) host the best of modern artworks in the world. Here are five installations you wouldn’t want to miss.
5 Uncommon Places You Can Only Visit This Weekend in Lyon
Would you like to sit in the chair of the mayor of Lyon? The city hall is opened to public this weekend only (Sept. 16-17) for the European Heritage Days as 400 other uncommon places.