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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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 and around Lyon. Here are a few ideas for...
In Lyon, a new pizzeria takes you on a trip to New York while keeping your feet firmly planted in the Croix-Rousse
Lyon and New York are already linked by the fountain at Place des Terreaux and the Statue of Liberty, both the brainchild of Auguste Bartholdi. But since early September, a new connection has united the “...
Without this genius from Lyon, we wouldn’t have high-speed trains, MRI machines, or even a blender! Let’s take a look back at the incredible legacy of André-Marie Ampère, one of the founding fathers of electricity
If the words “Lyon” and “invention” rhyme, it’s no mere coincidence… Cinema, the loom, but also modern veterinary medicine, and even gastronomy! On a more scientific note, the contribution of André-Marie...
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....
What to Do in August in Lyon? The Best Activities to Make the Most of the Second Half of Summer
August is the month of vacations, sunshine, getaways, and relaxation—and above all, it’s the month when we can fully enjoy our beautiful region without worrying about the weather (when it’s not scorching...
A swamp before becoming Europe’s largest pedestrian square, a UNESCO-listed site, a treasure discovered 60 years ago… A look back at Place Bellecour, the undisputed emblem of the city of Lyon
To summarize 63,000 square meters and 1,000 years of history in just a few lines would be presumptuous of us. And since every Lyonnais has their own special connection to Bellecour, let’s simply revisit a...
A 12th-century structure, the city’s first hospital, a masterful work reimagined by Soufflot, a colossus 400 meters long… a look back at the extraordinary history (and proportions) of Lyon’s Hôtel-Dieu
If you invite friends from outside Lyon for a weekend in the capital of Gaul, the reaction is often the same: “Oh my, it’s huge!” And indeed, it is. It’s one of the giants of Lyon’s skyline, just like Pla...
In Lyon, this building is the oldest still standing in the city (excluding the Roman era): it once served an extraordinary purpose and today houses one of the most beautiful treasures of our cultural heritage
In fact, it is the first building mentioned by UNESCO in its report—before the Church of Ainay or even the Church of Saint-Nizier —when discussing Lyon’s exceptional heritage. Its name, just like its prim...
What to do in Lyon in July? The best activities to enjoy the first part of summer
It’s officially summer! While we obviously envy the lucky ones who are already heading off on vacation, we’ll send them a postcard in August when it’s our turn. In the meantime, Lyon and its surroundings...