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Sport

Football violence stops French Cup match in Paris

Crowd trouble forced the Round of 64 domestic cup match between Lyon and host Paris FC to be called off after half-time on Friday.

Food and Drink

Lyon's official event foie gras ban is 'not a boycott' says Mayor

Lyon's mayor and Green Party representative Grégory Doucet took to the media to clear up some misinformation about his government's ban on foie gras.

Experiences

Lyon illuminated as 150-year-old light festival returns

More than 30 dazzling projections and light installations colour the city of Lyon for the annual Fêtes des Lumières.

Culture news

Festival of Lights: Crowds show up as Lyon emerges from the shadows

Thousands of people showed up for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Lyon, despite the rain and the plummeting temperatures.

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Culture news

Lyon sparkles as traditional Festival of Lights powers up

The entire city will be lit up at night as public buildings, town squares, parks, and even lakes become canvases for works of art for four magical evenings.

Destinations

Visiting Lyon? Take a 360-degree virtual tour of the city first

Explore the city without stepping outside with this virtual tour of the Lyon - the birthplace of French cinema.

Sport

Lyon-Marseille match abandoned after Payet hit by bottle from stands

Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet -- formerly of West Ham United -- collapsed after being hit as he was taking a corner kick.

Food and Drink

France's Beaujolais Nouveau wine 2021 edition starts in Beaujeu

Every year, hundreds of wine lovers are eagerly awaiting the festival celebrated in the sleepy village of Beaujeu, some 50 kilometres north of Lyon.

Culture news

Lyon exhibits the art of a Spanish exile turned painter

Displayed on the walls of the Fort de Vaise at the Renaud Foundation, the exhibition has been sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in Lyon.

The Kitchen

Chef Julien Gautier's brioche with pink pralines recipe | The Kitchen

The star dessert from the city of Lyon has one key pink ingredient: French praline

Cinema

New Zealand's Jane Campion wins top French cinema award

New Zealand Director Jane Campion awarded 13th Prix Lumière - one of French cinema’s top honours.

Cinema

Lumiere Festival begins in Lyon after last year's cut back event

More than 5,000 attended the opening of the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon which celebrates cinema from around the world.

France

Egg thrown at French President Macron at Lyon restaurant trade fair

The incident briefly overshadowed Macron's visit to the International Catering, Hotel and Food Show.

The Kitchen

French Chef Thomas Lemaire's recipe for Zucchini and goat cheese soup

Lyon's Thomas Lemaire's shows us that you don't have to be complicated to make dishes that really speak to people. A former cooking teacher at the prestigious culinary school Institut Paul Bocuse, Lemaire says he looks for recipes that speak to people, without seeking to be complicated.

France

Newborn baby girl found alive in garbage bag near Lyon

An infant child was found alive in a garbage bag by passers-by near the French city of Lyon.

France

French electro star Rone brings his musical to Lyon arts festival

French electronic music star Rone has been talking to Euronews about a musical he's created that tackles difficult themes like climate change and sexual violence.

Cult

Avatars and free shows: Democratising dance at Lyon’s Dance Biennale

Don’t know much about contemporary dance? The Lyon Biennale makes it easy, accessible and fun with the Fagor Experience.

France

Africa takes centre stage at Lyon's dance biennale

Another victim of the pandemic last year, France's festival of dance is now back - and bursting with energy.

France

Man arrested after making 27,000 calls to French police in two months

A man was arrested near Lyon on suspicion of harassing members of the police and making around 27,000 phone calls to the authorities between April and May.

Destinations

A definitive guide to the biggest eyesores in Europe

Our audience told us about the buildings, monuments and designs they most passionately hate across the continent.