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Bocuse d'Or: behind the scenes at Lyon's gastronomic olympics

One of the world's most prestigious culinary contests is underway in Lyon with chefs representing 24 countries battling for the podium.

Living

Vegan dessert creations at the French pastry competition

Contestants at this year's World Pastry Cup in Lyon had to wrestle with a challenge previously unthinkable in France's rich dessert history.

World

World Gastronomy cook-off begins in Lyon

Euronews talks to the son of legendary Lyonnais chef Paul Bocuse about the legacy of the great man.

France

French yellow vests take their anti-government protest into tenth week

Numbers down from December peak

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Sport

SaintéLyon 2018: on the trail of the oldest ultramarathon in France

A euronews reporter accepted the challenge to race 81km through the night, to complete the SaintéLyon, the oldest ultramarathon in France

Living

Chocolate fashion show wows at Salon du Chocolat in Lyon

Watch our best bits from Lyon's Salon du Chocolat, from the delicious chocolate displays to the captivating catwalk creations.

France

Six people arrested over plans to attack French president

An alleged attack against French President Emmanuel Macron has been foiled as six plotters were arrested on Tuesday.

Cinema

Jane Fonda honoured at the 10th Lumiere Film Festival

Fonda visited the city for the first time in 50 years, and the city opened its doors wide to the American icon.

Cinema

European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel outlines new European film initiative

The commissioner speaks to euronews' Isabelle Kumar on the new European Film Directory.

Next Series

EU scientists crack tech barriers to roadtrains of the future

Grouping vehicles in efficient "trains" has long been suggested as a cure for congestion, but with electric vehicles now becoming more common, EU scientists have tackled a host of technological challenges to make them possible, and improve air quality, too.

World

Lumière Film Festival wraps up in Lyon

5,000 film-lovers attended the closing ceremony of the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, the birthplace of cinema.

France

Lumière Film Festival: Javier Bardem shines

Euronews interviews Spanish actor Javier Bardem about the Lumiere festival and movies

France

Red carpet opening for Lumiere Film Festival

Actors Javier Bardem and Monica Bellucci were among the stars on hand at the opening ceremony of the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon.

France

Is Lyon's public transport operator implementing a 'kindness tax'?

'Solidarity is not a crime,' argued protesters in Lyon who said the city's public transport network is imposing a €150 fine on people who give their tickets to other passengers

France

Watch 16,000 people sing and dance for a better world

The centre of Lyon was turned into an open-air stage this Sunday as 16,000 people come together to sing and dance. You can take part in the festivities in this 360-degree video.

France

Watch: Onlookers do nothing as man fights off carjacker for 12 minutes

CCTV footage shows the moment the Lyon airport attacker fought a driver for 12 minutes to steal his car — onlookers did not intervene

Cult

Mourad Merzouki: climbing the walls at Lyon's dance festival

The 18th edition of this world-renowned festival is showcasing another rich crop of world premieres and stunning shows, with the public packing out France's biggest square for a peace-themed parade.

France

Lyon: Dancing parade for peace

Around 250,000 people turned out to watch the 18th edition of the Biennale de la Danse parade with the theme this year of peace

Italy

Controversial Turin-Lyon railway divides Italy

The new tunnel is splitting opinion within Italy's new government and drawing criticism from protestors unhappy about high costs and environmental impact.

Living

Leading the way to a cleaner future for food

We look into French food companies doing things differently and implementing an eco-conscious strategy at the core of their business.