In late September, Lyon becomes Lugdunum once again, inviting you to step back into the age of gladiators, as the Lyon Hippodrome is transformed into a Roman Colosseum. What’s on the program? A life-size...
With this heat, it’s important to stay hydrated. But let’s not forget to quench our thirst in another way as well. For while drinking water is essential, so too is immersing ourselves in our local heritag...
Nestled deep in a remote valley, this village offers a cinematic setting straight out of *The Lord of the Rings*. Imagine: a rocky outcrop about a hundred meters high, surrounded by a river, where you’ll...
“Beaujolais” is a magical word for anyone from Lyon. It refers to a place just a stone’s throw from home that is unique in the world: recognized as a UNESCO Geopark for its geological richness, it is also...
Its architecture reflects the city of Lyon itself: a bridge between the past and the present. If Lyon is recognized by UNESCO as having Outstanding Universal Value, it is above all for its architecture—a...
There are countless ancient sites to discover around Lyon: Tournus, Salles-Arbuissonnas, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, Ambierle, and Ambronay, as well as Cluny…all you have to do is look at a map of the region a...
With the World Cup barely over and the Tour de France in full swing, we’re experiencing a decidedly athletic July. While August is usually a quieter month, it’s still the perfect time for the Lyon metropo...
In popular culture, Beaujolais ranks among France’s most famous wines. In Lyon, even more so. This is due not only to its geographical proximity, but also because it pairs so well with Lyon’s culinary tra...
We’d rather tell you right away: if you’re a stickler for numbers, you might be a bit put off. Because the mountain in question rises to exactly 999 meters…Fortunately, things are well thought out: a towe...
A wave of magic is about to sweep over Lyon with the arrival of a Disney concert. The melodies of our childhood come to life again, enhanced by the soft glow of thousands of candles. This musical journey,...