The Best Bookstores in Lyon
We’ve never spent so much time tapping away on our phones, and the amount of time we spend staring at our screens is becoming increasingly alarming. Yet, getting back to the basics seems more important t...
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In addition to the world’s largest collection of film props on display to the general public, the Cinema & Miniature Museum offers an event you won’t want to miss as the year comes to a close
With the Cinema & Miniature Museum, immerse yourself in an adventure worthy of a movie right in the heart of Old Lyon. Here, all the charm and authenticity of Lyon meet the magic of the silver screen:...
The Opéra de Lyon is dedicating six evenings to Réunionese maloya from November 10 to 15: The Compagnie Discobole will present concerts, workshops, and listening sessions, some of which are free
Lyon has no shortage of live music events: The Jazz Room pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong, while the Candlelight concerts offer a chance to rediscover classical and popular tunes by can...
LUMINISCENCE: Final Dates at the Saint-Bonaventure Basilica in Lyon
Having captivated two million spectators worldwide and enjoyed a triumphant tour of France’s most beautiful cathedrals, Luminiscence isn’t stopping there. After first revealing the secrets of the Basilica...
All Saints’ Day in Lyon: Our Best Ideas for Embracing the Fall Vibe During These Holidays
Even though we’ve just changed the clocks, All Saints’ Day remains the perfect excuse to stock up on great things. While the hours of sunlight are decreasing day by day, that shouldn’t stop us from stepp...
All the best concerts you shouldn’t miss coming up in Lyon
Just like the biggest European capitals—and much to our delight—Lyon ranks among the must-visit cities on any tour featuring the cream of the music world. And let’s be honest: there’s nothing better on e...
Before 1857, this neighborhood of Lyon was a swamp; nearly 170 years later, the Tête-d’Or Park is considered one of the most beautiful in France.
It’s always fun to explore the city of Lyon on a map from your phone, to zoom in and out while trying to get your bearings, to guess the distance between one point and another, and to play games like “whi...
For one night only, Groupama Stadium is getting into the Halloween spirit ahead of the OL Lyonnes vs. Inter Milan showdown.
During the All Saints’ Day break, Groupama Stadium has a little surprise in store for those who love a good scare. On Wednesday, October 28, before heading out to cheer on the Lyon women’s team against In...
Just 20 minutes from Lyon, in Ampère’s former home, lies a museum spanning over 1,000 square meters, designated a “Maison des Illustres” by the Ministry of Culture—it’s France’s first interactive science museum.
The ampere is a unit of measurement used worldwide, but it’s also the name of a city in New Jersey (United States) and another in Brazil. Closer to home, a high school, a square, and a metro stop are fami...
In 1836, Brasserie Georges was built on a marsh; 190 years later, it remains the largest brasserie in France
The oldest establishment in the capital of gastronomy where you can actually dine is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year—that’s been ages! In fact, over nearly two centuries, the famous chandelier...