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The Lyon Festival of Lights: a tradition since 1852

The origins of the festival The history of the Fête des lumières de Lyon is intimately linked to Lyon's religious history. Since the Middle Ages, the city of Lyon has venerated the Virgin Mary, but it was more precisely in 1643, during a plague epidemic, that the city of Lyon placed itself under ...

13
Nov
2007

Robert Doisneau : portraits of artists and views of Lyon

A new exhibition The Jean Couty Museum in Lyon is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to Robert doisneau until April 30, 2022: Robert Doisneau - Portraits of Artists and Views of Lyon. The famous French photographer is known worldwide for his portraits and street scenes like the famous ...

05
Jan
2022

Lyon: 5 good reasons to visit the Croix-Rousse

1- To gain height The Croix-Rousse is, with Fourvière, one of the two hills of the city of Lyon. One of the most fun ways to get to this picturesque area is to take the C line of the metro. Without wanting to spoil the surprise too much, you should know that the Lyon metro takes on the appea ...

18
Aug
2021

the robotics exhibition in Lyon

sector, the Global Industrie trade show is an international event, entirely dedicated to all robotics technologies. This exhibition brings together in Lyon a large audience of researchers, institutions and companies, from start-ups to large international groups. Edition 2023 This 5th edition takes ...

18
Mar
2014

Christmas Holidays: 5 Destinations for Every Taste in France

A Gourmet Christmas in Lyon. If, for your family, the end-of-year holidays are synonymous with good meals and gastronomic specialties, it's to Lyon you must go for the Christmas holidays. In the capital of French gastronomy, the cuisine is generous and authentic, especially during the holiday seas ...

29
Nov
2023

The ViaRhôna: a bicycle route from the Alps to the Mediterranean

otal length of 1100 km over the two countries. In addition, this route is interconnected with other cycling routes: - the Voie Bleue (connection to Lyon) - the Grande Traversée de l'Ardèche VTT (connection to Bourg-Saint-Andéol) - the Mediterranean by bike (connection to Beaucai ...

21
Feb
2022

Return to Hogwarts: The Back-to-School Gathering for Harry Potter Fans

vent on the official Harry Potter YouTube channel. Simultaneously, events are being organized in cities around the world, in the UK as well as in New York and Lyon. As you can see, fan communities are celebrating the magic of Harry Potter all over the planet without needing a Portkey! What are the ...

27
Aug
2024

The cervelle de canut: an easy recipe

nut is best eaten fresh on toast. It is delicious served with nut bread or crostini. This is how it is served as an Aperitif in the traditional Lyonnais bouchons. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot ...

18
Aug
2021

Grilled chickens: welcome to the brigade of broken arms

Police officers like no other The commander Anne Capestan, former star of the BRI of Lyon, was put in the closet following a serious mistake. Back after her dismissal, she is entrusted with the direction of a mysterious 4th brigade, whose premises are located in the basement... In Lyon, this ...

26
Apr
2022

Chamrousse: What are the 5 main strengths of this resort?

1- Its proximity to Grenoble and Lyon. The Chamrousse resort in Isère is located just 30 km from Grenoble, the capital of the Alps. Even without a car, it is possible to access it by train to Grenoble and then by shuttle. The Transaltitude shuttle takes about an hour to reach the resort from the G ...

04
Jan
2024

Experience Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A Passionate Fan's Story and Tips

of her international tour, including France. She will perform four consecutive nights at Paris La Défense Arena and two nights at Groupama Stadium in Lyon. Here, I begin sharing my experience of attending Taylor Swift's concert. In July 2023, the official sale took place under a code system, with ...

27
May
2024

Bourg-en-Bresse: 5 good reasons to visit this town in Ain

part of town, you can also shop and enjoy the many cafés for a well-deserved break. 3- To taste the local gastronomy Just like its prestigious neighbor Lyon, Bourg-en-Bresse is a paradise for food lovers! The region is renowned for its Bresse chicken AOP, the only chicken in the world to benefit fr ...

08
Nov
2024

The TGV: 5 Anecdotes About the High-Speed Train

, President Pompidou initiated the French high-speed train project and the government approved the construction of a high-speed line between Paris and Lyon: the LGV Sud-Est (LN1). Travelers were able to take the TGV between these two cities starting from September 27, 1981, for a journey that laste ...

12
Mar
2007

Nostalgia Radio: France's second music radio station

g on the nostalgia of past decades, it heavily features songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. A radio born in the 1980s. Nostalgia Radio was launched in Lyon in 1983. It was created by Pierre Alberti, who had founded another station called Radio Contact a few years earlier. With the proceeds from the ...

19
Mar
2007

Gothic architecture: presentation and characteristics

Amiens - Notre-Dame de Paris - Our Lady of Rouen - Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, - Saint-Etienne of Metz, - Sainte-Cécile of Albi. - Saint-Jean of Lyon In Europe, we can also mention St. Peter's Cathedral in Cologne in Germany, the cathedrals of Burgos and Leon in Spain, Westminster Abbey in ...

25
Mar
2008

Elite Model Look: the most prestigious international modeling contest

A prestigious springboard If you've always dreamed of being a model, the Elite Model Look or EML competition is for you! It is simply the most prestigious international modeling contest. Created in 1983, this contest is a true institution. It is organized annually by the Elite Model Management age ...

24
Feb
2014

Saint Lucia: 5 things to know about this festival of lights

city of Montbéliard celebrates this saint every year during the traditional Défilé des Lumières, on December 13. On the other hand, in the city of Lyon, the Festival of Lights held on December 8 is dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Immaculate Conception) and not to Saint Lucy... In Alsace, an ...

07
Dec
2017

Barbie: 6 things to know about this iconic character

ng little girls. The patent was officially granted in the United States on November 21, 1961. In France, this toy made its appearance in 1963 at the Lyon fair. 2- His first job was... a model! 3- She has worked in over 200 different professions. With this new kind of doll, little girls are no long ...

24
May
2019

2021, the polar summer: a cultural season throughout France

d La banquise sens dessus dessous, is held simultaneously in the host cities from June 23 to October 10, 2021. The participating cities are Paris, Lyon and Nice, but also Besançon, Bordeaux, Brest, Cannes, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Dijon, Grenoble, La Rochelle, Lille, Lorient, Marseille, Metz, Mont ...

06
Sep
2021

Bordeaux: a doubly rewarded tourist destination

d edition of this competition created at the initiative of the European Union. They succeed Gothenburg and Malaga as winners in 2020 and Helsinki and Lyon chosen in 2019. In 2021, they were in competition with 5 other finalists, namely: Florence, Ljubljana, Venice, Dublin and Palma. As a remin ...

03
Nov
2021