Never Listen to Grandma
An Average Individual goes camping in the Pilat mountains and things don’t go according to plan.
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La Ruée des Fadas Obstacle Course in Miribel Jonage September 23
Don your best costume and get running!
Les Monsieur Madame Come to Mini World for the Summer
Les Monsieur Madame are hiding in Mini World.
Place Bellecour Hosts Lugdunum Roller Contest September 21-23
Get some free lessons while watching pros compete.
Five Outdoor Routes in Lyon to Walk Away Your Heatwave Woes
Sun too hot? Try some shade instead.
The Parc des Oiseaux Bird Sanctuary Dedicates 2018 to African Species
African avians are coming to the bird sanctuary.
Lyon Free Bike Kicks Off With New Courses September 8-9
The 2018 Lyon Free Bike includes new courses and races to test out Discover Lyon by bike with Lyon Free Bike, a weekend of festivities and races for all levels on September 8 and 9. Lyon Free Bike offers five different courses for anyone to try from 23 to 60 kilometers, concentrated in […]
Free Outdoor Yoga with Narayan July 7 to August 30
Take exercise into the fresh air this summer with free outdoor yoga.
Guill’en Fêtes Summer Festival in Guillotière June 26-July 10
Guillotière celebrates summer with neighborhood festivities.
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.
How to Recreate Target in Lyon in Five Stores or Less
Missing that red-and-white bullseye? We’ve got a France-appropriate solution.
“Becoming Maman” English Comedy Show Comes to Lyon May 29
It’s time for some hilarious truths about raising kids in France.
Lyon BD Festival Takes Over the City Center June 9 and 10
BDers from around the world will flood the city for a weekend of art.
Jazz à Vienne Takes Over the City June 28-July 13
One of the most awaited festivals of the year is back with jazz from all corners of the world.
English School Lyon Offers Bilingual Education in a Place That Feels Like Home
A French-English education for children 3-10
Nuits Sonores 2018 on a Budget: 10 Free Events
Mario Kart, disco jam sessions, and a trip to England headline the free offerings.
Third Annual Lyon Beer Festival at La Sucrière April 21 and 22
The Lyon Beer Festival returns with a focus on American brewers.
Interview of the Month: Johnny’s Kitchen Owner and Irishman Adrian Walsh
A tale of Irish bars and bloody French food.
The Gatekeeper blues
The hidden side of low cost hotels in Lyon, by our French contributor Marc Uhry.
Seven places to eat in Lyon 7th
Our American contributor Jenna reveals her favorite food finds in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon.
Expat of the Week: Kendrick from New Zealand
Every week, This Is Lyon interviews a member of the English speaking community. Here is Kendrick Lynn, coach at LOU Rugby.
Rémy: Franco-American drummer living in Lyon
“Lyon is a beautiful city with great energy” First a short sentence to introduce yourself with your name, age, familiy, country of origin, job, centres of interest Hi; My name is Rémy Kaprielan. I’m 39 years old. Happily married and father of two. I was born in France. My mom is American and my father’s […]
My first March in Lyon on Earth Day
Our American contributor Lindsey shares her experience marching for science on Earth day in Lyon. Her first protest in France.
La Demeure du Chaos or The Abode of Chaos
If you’re looking for a quirky kind of destruction and you’re not squeamish, tootle on up the river Saône. It’s sure to engrave itself on your mind a while.
What We Say When We Say Sorry
An Average Individual investigates the delicate activity of apologising
The faces you see in Museums
Our English contributor Martin is reviewing the exhibition of Matisse’s drawings at the Musee des Beaux Arts of Lyon. A story of famous bearded faces. The other day, I went down to see the exhibition of Matisse’s drawings at the Musee des Beaux Arts of Lyon (2 December 2016 – 6 March 2017). So […]
The Wallace
Among the growing trend of British and Irish style pubs to arrive in Lyon is the Wallace which opened in 2005. It’s a pretty big place (holds around 200 people) and there are four large TV screens to catch up with the latest sports action including football, rugby, golf, cricket, NFL, Formula 1 and cricket.
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour is the largest pedestrian square in Europe. A landmark to visit in Lyon.
The Transbordeur
The Transbordeur: music and pop culture since 1989 The Transbordeur, nicknamed “Transbo” is one of Lyons premier live music venues featuring the best contemporary international artists from the worlds of rock, hip hop, electronica and more. Venue History The Transbordeur is housed in an old factory which was originally built as a water […]
The Periscope
The Periscope: music venue with a jazz and experimental focus. The Periscope has an innovative program of events and live music across many musical genres and offers an alternative to the typical concert venue. The Periscope Venue History The Periscope was founded in 2007 at the initiative of two local musicians collectives (Grolektif […]