Ideas for Valentine’s Day, a super-gourmet Candlemas, the Mammouth de Choulans, or concerts by Orelsan and Clara Luciani… What to do in Lyon during the month of February?

The galette des rois has barelybeen digested and we already have to look ahead to the next gourmet event. And for that, we can trust Cyril Lignac, who offers us a simply foolproof recipe for homemade crêpes. Even though the official date of Candlemas is February 2, you can obviously prolong the pleasure of crêpes until February 28!

This is clearly one of the big musical events of the early part of the year. Orelsan, who has just started his new tour, will be in Lyon on February 26 and 27 at the LDLC Arena. The first images of his show have already set the internet alight, and the phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down. A word of advice: get your vocal cords ready to be in top form. As for the other concerts planned, there will be some big names in Lyon as always, with Clara Luciani, Feu Chatterton, and Benjamin Biolay. Get ready to tap your feet!

Want to get some fresh air without going far? The villages around Lyon offer the perfect weekend getaway. With cobbled streets, golden stone buildings, and panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains, these escapes just a few miles from the city invite you to slow down and enjoy a change of scenery. Stroll through the village squares, discover a discreet but charming heritage, and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a walk, lunch in the sun, or a break in nature. A simple and refreshing way to get away from it all… without leaving the Lyon region.

At 120,000 years old, he’s the oldest resident of Lyon and deserves a visit from his fellow citizens from time to time. The Choulans Mammoth, who lives happily at the Musée des Confluences, has a history as long as it is interesting. And February remains the best time of year to take refuge in a good museum to escape the cold. Come on, everyone to the museum!

Are you the type who binge-watches crime series and movies, and dreams of one day attending a trial? The Jury Experience lets you dive into the heart of a legal thriller by participating directly in the trial. Thrills and excitement guaranteed! There are still a few spots left on February 14, so mark your calendars…

You can’t miss it, it shines like a lighthouse in the middle of the sea. And with good reason! Standing 50 meters high, the wheel and its 36 cabins offer breathtaking views of Lyon. A must-see experience with family or friends to immortalize the start of 2026 in photos as it should be!

Several resorts around Lyon, such asAbondance and Portes du Soleil, offer the best skiing conditions, so why not go for a quick session to work off last night’s raclette? Come on, don’t forget to bend your knees, put your arms forward and, of course, plant your poles!

Not into weekend skiing and prefer to kick back and relax? Why not treatyourself to a session at one of Lyon’s spas or hammams? In winter, our skin is put to the test by the cold, so there’s nothing better than a good treatment to relax. That’s what pampering yourself is all about.

Part amusement park, part science museum, Science Experiences approaches science through the prism of entertainment. Using innovative tools such as virtual reality, video mapping, and interactive activities, this journey takes you on a kaleidoscopic trip to the heart of science. From the far reaches of the universe to the depths of the ocean, via the center of the Earth, one thing is certain: you’ll learn while having fun.

Sunny winter days are undoubtedly the most beautiful of the year. Lyon offers a light, especially in February, that is hard to beat. Let’s take advantage of it to rediscover the city’s treasures, particularly its many murals. From the most famous to the newest, including the most secret ones, they are always worth a look!