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The Best Things to Know, to Learn or to Do in Lyon. To all Lyonnais, those of a day or always, we share with you our exploration of the city.

Lyon from Place to Place
Squares play a central role, each offering a unique insight into the city's history and charm.

Historical Chronology
This timeline highlights some of the major events in Lyon, but it is important to note that this list is brief and there are many other important historical events in the history of this city.

Visit Lyon in 1 day
Un itinéraire idéal En une journée, suivez ce parcours pour avoir un bel aperçu de la richesse historique, culturelle et gastronomique de Lyon. Bonne visite

The Central Hall, formerly the Cordeliers Hall
In its early days, the Halle Centrale de Lyon occupied the Place des Cordeliers, extending between rue Buisson (renamed rue Antoine-Sallès in 1962) and

The Maison du Concert aux Cordeliers no longer exists today
The concert house, also known as the Concert Hotel, which you see in the photo behind the Meridian column and just

Disappeared location: Berrier et Milliet restaurant
The Renier et Milliet Restaurant was widely recognized for its culinary excellence, and it occupied a prominent place in the city's gastronomic landscape…

The Jesuits in Lyon: A Deeply Rooted History
The history of the Jesuits in Lyon, from their arrival in the 16th century to the changes of the last century, is unique and crucial for the city. By examining

Lyon City Hall: A History of Moves
Lyon City Hall has moved several times throughout its history. Lyon City Hall, one of the symbols of the city,

The Linden Tree, an emblematic tree in the history of Lyon
A Turbulent History of Shrubs Place Bellecour in Lyon, known today for its mineral aspect, has a verdant history marked by major transformations. In the past,

The Lyonnaise ball, a bit of history
Boule Lyonnaise, also known as "jeu de boules lyonnais", is a traditional sport that dates back to the 19th century, originating in the

Floating morgue of the Rhone: a strange story from yesterday
Along the Rhone, an unusual yet very real story emerges, that of a floating morgue, symbol of a bygone era. Let's go back in time to the

Bouchons Lyonnais: Symbols of Culinary Authenticity and Conviviality
Top Bouchons La meunière Learn more La Tête de Lard Learn more La Casse Museau Learn more Café Comptoir Abel Learn more

The mysterious “fishbone” tunnels under Croix-Rousse
Since their discovery more than 60 years ago under the city of Lyon, the "fishbone" tunnels have become a real

Tony Garnier: Visionary of 20th Century Architecture
Birth and Legacy, a Pioneering Architect Tony Garnier (born August 13, 1869 in Lyon, France – died January 19, 1948 in Roquefort-la Bédoule)

Édouard Herriot: Political Leader and Man of Letters
Édouard Herriot, (born July 5, 1872, Troyes, France – died March 26, 1957, Lyon), French statesman and writer, was the

Saint Irenaeus: Life of an Exceptional Theologian and Bishop
Saint Irenaeus (born around 120/140 in Asia Minor, died around 200/203, probably in Lyon; Western feast day on June 28; Eastern feast day on June 23

Lyon, historical and economic story
Lyon, the dynamic capital of the Rhône department and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is a city with a rich historical and economic past. Located in the

Sightseeing and gastronomic cruise in the heart of Lyon
Bateaux Lyonnais invites you to embark for enchanting moments through sightseeing tours and lunch or dinner cruises along the

History of the Place des Terreaux
The term "terreaux" evokes the ancient ditches and medieval mud ramparts ("terre") which ensured the protection of the city until the end of the

The Lyon Mothers
Lyonnaise mothers were those who cooked for the region's bourgeois families but who opened their own restaurants following their emancipation. They

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Laurent Mourguet, the creator of Guignol, was born in Lyon in 1769, into a family of canuts. At a very young age, he learned the trade

The Gallo-Roman city
The founding of Lugdunum has long been debated by historians due to the lack of details in ancient writings. The history of Lugdunum is based

True story of December 8th
Over time, the roots of the December 8 festivities, between the plague, the war against Prussia and the inauguration of Fourvière, have become intertwined.

House of the Golden Bustard, Old Lyon
Built in 1487, this building along the street (19 rue du Boeuf) adopted the name of the sign, made of stones sculpted by