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France

Lyon Festival of Music underway

The 37th annual event features an eclectic mix

22/06/2018

Cult

'Nuits Sonores' 2018: 'Nights of Sound' in Lyon!

They are dancing until dawn at the annual electronic music festival in the French city of Lyon

11/05/2018

Real Economy

Europe's housing prices continue to soar

In this edition of Real Economy, we focus on the fallout from rising house prices. What does it mean for homeowners, those seeking to buy and for the economy as a whole? The fear of a new property bubble is in everyone's mind.

01/05/2018

Business Planet

Why the 'inclusive micro-franchise' could be significant for start-up businesses

Hundreds of jobs have been created by the new multi-award winning financial model, designed to help entrepeneurs get their businesses off the ground.

20/04/2018

Sport

Eric Abidal gives his Europa League final thoughts

Lyon got to have a close-up look at the Europa League trophy when former Barcelona and French international football player Eric Abidal posed with cup at the Gadagne Museum, fresh from making the draw for the semi final.

13/04/2018

Cult

Live performance: The Gift takes the stage at Euronews

The Portuguese alternative-pop quartet pop into Euronews' 'Green cube' HQ in Lyon.

14/03/2018

France

Evacuations as river Seine continues to rise

Over one thousand people were forced to evacuate their homes in the Paris region as the river Seine continues to rise overflowing riverside walkways in the French capital.

28/01/2018

No Comment

France's second city Lyon fears floods

Car parks flood and cellars need pumping as Saone and Rhone rise inexorably.

26/01/2018

World News

Bocuse funeral draws huge crowd to Lyon

Around 1,500 chefs from around the world gathered in the French city of Lyon to bid 'adieu' to Paul Bocuse.

26/01/2018

France

Lyon pays tribute to celebrated chef Paul Bocuse

Euronews’ Tesa Arcilla spoke to staff and diners at one of Bocuse’s Lyon restaurants on the day the ‘pope of French gastronomy’ died aged 91.

21/01/2018

France

Happy New Year 2018

Happy New Year 2018 from Euronews!

31/12/2017

World News

Reader poll: Who should be Euronews' Sports Personality of the Year?

Euronews wants your say on who should be one of several personalities of the year—in fields including space, innovation, culture, business and sport.

21/12/2017

Living

Lyon lit-up for the Fete des Lumieres

Lyon’s Festival of Light or Fetes des Lumieres attracts between three and four million visitors each year.

09/12/2017

France

France: Lyon's Fete des Lumieres gets underway

Despite being cancelled in 2015 following a spate of terrorist attacks, Lyon’s Fete des Lumieres started back up again in 2016 with an increased security presence. This year security is still heightened but it's has not dampened the spirits of festival goers.

08/12/2017

World News

The best of Lyon's Festival of Lights

07/12/2017

France

Lyon's light festival shows spider invasion and cathedral dismantled

The annual, 4-day Fête des Lumières begins in Lyon, France showcasing the unique light show design of top artists and up-and-coming talent from around the world.

07/12/2017

France

15,000-year-old mammoth skeleton heads for auction

'Exceptional specimen' comes armed with 3-metre-long tusks

28/11/2017

Living

A taste of the Salon du Chocolat

The top moments from the exhibits of the international trade fair.

17/11/2017

Economy

November ain’t that bad: it’s Beaujolais Nouveau time

Winemakers say 2017 is a "colorful and fruity" vintage.

16/11/2017

Cinema

Lumiere Film Festival brings the cinema closer to the fans

Love was in the air at the ninth edition of the Lumiere Festival in Lyon where legendary Chinese director Wong Kar-wai received a lifetime career award, which he dedicated to his…

23/10/2017