Our Top Things to Do in Lyon in October
For those of you who don’t like the stifling summer heat! Yes, we’re talking to you! October is here to put an end to your suffering. Dig out your blankets and light your candles, but don’t get too comfo...
What to do in Lyon for Halloween?
Halloween is fast approaching, werewolves! While kids have fun stuffing their faces with candy while dressed in costumes, and teens are getting their first taste of horror movies, adults are also in for...
For the first time, the Lumière Festival’s Village Cinéma will occupy 2,000 m² in the heart of Lyon, with free admission: the program features a DVD market, cafés, restaurants, and meet-and-greets.
This marks a major milestone in the history of the Lumière Festival! For its 2026 edition (October 10–18), the festival is reaching a new milestone and moving to the heart of the Presqu’île. It’s official:...
Lyon Specialties to Try (At Least) Once in a Lifetime
We’re opening the doors to Ali Baba’s cave—to something that should be written in every school textbook, right between the French Revolution and the new theory of relativity: Lyon’s culinary specialties....
From *The Lord of the Rings* to *Japan Touch*: 4 must-see pop-culture events in Lyon this fall, including a large, free retro flea market
Whether you’re a manga enthusiast, a collector of vintage video games, or a fan of legendary film scores, the Capital of Gaul has a wonderful lineup in store for pop culture lovers this fall. Here are 4 mu...
Sports activities, immersive exhibitions, cultural outings… all the best things to do with kids in Lyon
Children are bursting with energy and have a curiosity we can only envy. Whatever their personality (artistic, adventurous, scientific…), there’s plenty to do in Lyon and the surrounding area. Here are a...
All the free activities to have fun without breaking the bank in Lyon
The end of the year often means not a penny left in your wallet. Between buying Christmas gifts, new shoes to brave this Viking-like cold, and the dog’s vaccine, your wallet is empty. But luckily, Lyon i...
Forget the hustle and bustle between the Rhône and Saône rivers in Lyon: Candlelight transforms the Fourvière Basilica during its exclusive 2026 sessions
In 2026, Lyon’s cultural heritage is set to come alive as its most iconic monuments are bathed in the magic of live music during . Far from the hustle and bustle of the Presqu’île, the city embraces understated luxury a...
Overlooking Fourvière Hill, the doors of Lyon’s famous Roman-Byzantine basilica will open for Candlelight concerts in 2026
At , music breaks free from traditional venues to bring buildings steeped in history and character to life. The city is revealed in a new light when exceptional monuments open their doors to tribute concerts bathed in...
In Lyon, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has stood on a sacred site for over 2,000 years
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is an iconic monument of Lyon’s religious architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a powerful symbol of the city’s cultural history. Perched atop F...