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.

Antiquity

43
B.C
Construction of Lugdunum
Construction of Lugdunum

Lugdunum, today Lyon, is a Gallic site where a Roman colony was founded in 43 BC by Lucius Munatius Plancus, governor of Gaul, under the name of Colonia Copia Felix Munatia Lugudunum. Created after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, this colony enjoyed great prosperity, dependent on the fate of the Roman Empire throughout Antiquity.

19-16
B.C
Stay of the Emperor Augustus in Lyon
Stay of the Emperor Augustus in Lyon

At the end of the 1st century BC, several political decisions by Augustus, the first Roman emperor, favored the rapid growth of Lugdunum. He divided Celtic Gaul into three provinces: Lyonnaise, Belgium, and Aquitaine. Lugdunum became the capital of the province of Lyonnaise, grouping together administrative services for several provinces and hosting a major mint that struck coins for the entire empire.

Year 0
39
A.D
Emperor Caligula (eccentric) settles in Lyon
Emperor Caligula (eccentric) settles in Lyon

Caligula, often considered by historians to be a mad, cruel and tyrannical emperor, passed through Lugdunum between late 39 and early 40. His nickname, "Caligula", means "little boots", in reference to the boots he wore as a child. The third Roman emperor, he was born on August 31, 12 in Italy and died in Rome in 41, at the age of 28.

48
A.D
Speech of Emperor Claudius
Speech of Emperor Claudius

The Claudian tables: the Senate accepts Gallo-Roman notables into its ranks.

64
A.D
Fire of Lyon under Nero
Fire of Lyon under Nero

The first documented fire in Lyon dates back to the autumn of 64 (or 65). Lugdunum was badly damaged, and sources compare this disaster to the fire in Rome in July 64, under Nero. The emperor also sent aid of four million sesterces for the reconstruction of the city.

68-69
A.D
Lyon-Vienna conflict
Lyon-Vienna conflict

In 68 AD, the legate of Lyonnaise Gaul, Vindex, led a revolt against Nero, but was defeated by the army of Germania Superior. Galba, governor of Spain, also rebelled. The conflicts between Lugdunum and Vienna worsened: Lugdunum remained loyal to Nero, while Vienna supported Galba.

160
A.D
First commemoration of a Taurobolus
First commemoration of a Taurobolus

Taurobolus was a propitiatory ritual dating from the 1st century, involving the sacrifice of a bull by piercing its heart with a sword, specifically by a thrust through the chest.

 

June-August 177
A.D
Martyrdom of the first Christians of Gaul
Martyrdom of the first Christians of Gaul

The martyrs of Lyon are a group of Christians who suffered martyrdom at Lugdunum (Lyon) in 177. They represent the first known Christian group in Gaul and are commemorated on June 2.

197
A.D
Battle of Lugdunum
Battle of Lugdunum

The Battle of Lugdunum in 197 was fought between the forces of Emperor Septimius Severus and the Roman usurper Clodius Albinus. The conflict took place north of Lugdunum (Lyon) and ended in victory for Septimius Severus. The information comes mainly from the account of Cassius Dio, later revised by John Xiphilinus in the Middle Ages.

274
A.D
Terrible repression by the Emperor Aurelian
Terrible repression by the Emperor Aurelian

Aurelian, having reestablished imperial rule in the East, turned his attention to the Gallic Empire in 274. The campaign was won largely through diplomacy, with Tetricus I, the Gallic Emperor, ready to capitulate. To avoid open submission, Aurelian and Tetricus appear to have conspired, and at the Battle of Châlons, Tetricus deserted to the Roman camp, allowing Aurelian to easily triumph over the Gallic army.

293
A.D
Diocletian establishes the "tetrarchy"
Diocletian establishes the "tetrarchy"

This administrative reform made Lyon the capital of a small province and lost the preeminence of Gaul.

Under this "tetrarchy," or "rule of four," each emperor ruled over a quarter division of the empire. Diocletian further secured the empire's borders and purged it of all threats to its power.

313
A.D
Edit of Milan
Edit of Milan

With the Edict of Milan promulgated in 313, authorizing Christianity in the Roman Empire, Christians could truly build places of worship.

353
A.D
End of the usurpation of Emperor Magnentius
End of the usurpation of Emperor Magnentius

The Battle of Mursa, now known as Osijek in Croatia, took place on September 28, 351. It pitted the Roman army, led by Emperor Constantius II, against the usurper Magnentius, who commanded Roman units as well as large barbarian contingents.

383
A.D
Death of the Emperor Gratian defeated by the usurper Maximus
Death of the Emperor Gratian defeated by the usurper Maximus

Gratian (Latin: Flavius Gratianus Augustus), born in 359, was a Roman emperor who ruled the western part of the Empire from 367 to 383. In 383, to suppress the rebellion of the usurper Magnus Maximus, "comes" of Britain, Gratian confronted him near Lutetia. However, abandoned by his army, the emperor took refuge in Lugdunum, where he was assassinated by a lieutenant of Magnus Maximus.

392
A.D
Roman co-emperor Eugene unrecognized by Theodosius ruling the eastern part of the empire
Roman co-emperor Eugene unrecognized by Theodosius ruling the eastern part of the empire

Eugene (Flavius Eugenius Augustus), died on September 6, 394 near Aquileia, rhetorician and grammarian, was proclaimed co-emperor of the Roman Empire in 392 following the death of Valentinian II. This moderate Christian, encouraged by the Frankish general Arbogast, was not recognized by Theodosius I, who, then reigning over the eastern part of the empire, proclaimed his son Flavius Honorius co-emperor and considered Eugene a usurper from then on.

461
A.D
Lyon under the domination of the Burgundians
Lyon under the domination of the Burgundians

In the years following the weakening of Roman authority, the Burgundian domain expanded peacefully, with cities such as Besançon, Autun, Châlon-sur-Saône, Grenoble and Lyon welcoming them in 457. The brothers Gondioc and Chilpéric shared power, but after Gondioc's death around 463, Chilpéric became the sole king and established his residence in Lyon in 470. In 475, he concluded an agreement with the Visigoths, allowing him to expand his territory as far as the Durance.

Lyon became a strategic center for the Burgundians when Chilpéric settled there, marking a turning point in the history of the city, which went from an important Roman city to the capital of a rapidly expanding Burgundian kingdom.

The Middle Ages

469
A.D
Sidonius Apollinaris mentions a cathedral (Saint-Jean (?))
Sidonius Apollinaris mentions a cathedral (Saint-Jean (?))

Sidonius Apollinaris describes the cathedral in a letter, ecclesia (each city has only one church) which Bishop Patiens has just built and for which he has composed a poem.

500
534
A.D
Kingdom of the Franks
Kingdom of the Franks

The Frankish kingdoms (Regna Francorum in Latin) refer to the various barbarian kingdoms that succeeded one another or coexisted in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the conquest of these lands by the Franks in the 5th century.

542
A.D
First hospital (Saint Paul)
First hospital (Saint Paul)

Childebert I is said to have founded the first hospital in Lyon in 542, in the Saint-Paul district, near rue Saint-Éloi (Lyon 5th).

814
A.D
Kingdom of the Franks fragile at the death of Charlemagne
Kingdom of the Franks fragile at the death of Charlemagne

Charlemagne died in his palace in Aachen on 28 January 814, at the age of 71. He was buried the same day in the Palatine Chapel. Shortly after his death, the embryonic state he had established disappeared, giving way to the emergence of feudal society.

1000
1032
A.D
Return of the Holy Roman Empire
Return of the Holy Roman Empire

During the division of the Carolingian Empire, Lyon and its surroundings were integrated into Middle Francia, also known as Lotharingia. This vast region extends from the Jura to the Mediterranean and from the Alpine peaks to the Rhône and the Saône. Having become the kingdom of Burgundy-Provence, this region was bequeathed by its last sovereign to the holder of the Holy Empire on September 6, 1032. Thus, Lyon and the Lyonnais became lands of the Empire.

April 19, 1076
A.D
Agreement between the Count of Forez (Count of Lyon) and the Archbishop
Agreement between the Count of Forez (Count of Lyon) and the Archbishop

While Forez distanced itself from the Holy Empire to move closer to the crown of France, Lyonnais fully committed itself to the kingdom of Burgundy, which had itself been incorporated into the Empire in 1032. In this context, the archbishop remained the only one to have the privilege of minting coins.

1079
A.D
Archbishop, Primate of Gaul
Archbishop, Primate of Gaul

The "Primate of Gaul" was the title given to the Archbishop of Lyon, who enjoyed special authority and primacy within the Roman Catholic Church in the region of Gaul. The title was confirmed in 1079 by a bull of Pope Gregory VII.

1157
A.D
Golden Bull, Archbishop holds full powers
Golden Bull, Archbishop holds full powers

The golden bull effectively broke the precarious balance established between the Count of Forez and the Archbishop of Lyon and also allowed the Archbishop of Lyon to free himself from the chapter of canons of the cathedral, which was particularly powerful in Lyon.

1170
A.D
Appearance of the Waldensian Evangelical Church
Appearance of the Waldensian Evangelical Church

The real name of the Waldensian Churches, as they call themselves in Piedmont, is the "Vaudois Table". This claims to have been born with the disciples of Peter Waldo, or Vaudès, in the 1170s, within the parish of Saint-Nizier in Lyon.

1173
A.D
Permutatio or permutation
Permutatio or permutation

The Permutatio or Permutation of 1173 represents an agreement between the Archbishop of Lyon, Guichard of Pontigny, and the Count of Forez, Guy II. This transaction marks the end of a period of more than a hundred years of conflict between the Archbishops of Lyon and the lay counts of the region for control of Lyonnais. The outcome of this agreement consolidates power in the hands of the Archbishop by orchestrating an exchange (permutation) of lands between these two main actors.

1180
A.D
Construction of Saint John Cathedral
Construction of Saint John Cathedral

Lyon Cathedral is the episcopal seat of the Archdiocese of Lyon and holds the status of both a cathedral and a primatial cathedral. As such, the Archbishop of Lyon holds the honorary title of Primate of the Gauls.

1183-5?
A.D
Construction of the first bridge (Guillotière) over the Rhône
Construction of the first bridge (Guillotière) over the Rhône

This bridge represented a major urban development initiative in Lyon in the 13th century. The work, begun in the late 12th century, was financed by donations and offerings to the chapel located at the end of the bridge, on the left bank. Although the first wooden bridge was completed in 11831, it collapsed under the passage of the crusaders in 1190, shortly after Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart had crossed it. Following this incident, and the death of some of his retinue, Richard gave the clergymen in charge of the bridge permission to collect money in England to finance its repair.

1202
A.D
The Counts of Forez renounce the title of “Count of Lyon”
The Counts of Forez renounce the title of “Count of Lyon”

Around 1150, a conflict broke out between the Count of Forez, Gui II, and the Archbishop of Lyon, Heraclius of Montboissier, over the possession of the County of Lyon. This conflict reached its peak at the Battle of Yzeron in 1158, where the bishop's troops were defeated. In response, Heraclius appealed to the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who granted the County of Lyon to the archbishop in 1157, a decision confirmed by Pope Alexander III in 1173. At this time, the Count of Forez, having sworn homage to the King of France Louis VII, had to renounce the county. However, in 1193, Gui II's second son, Renaud de Forez, was named Archbishop of Lyon, thus becoming a warrior and builder prelate, supported by his elder brother, the Count of Forez Gui III.

1245
A.D
First Council of Lyons
First Council of Lyons

At the centre of this council was the deposition of Frederick II of the Holy Roman Empire from his titles of emperor and king. It was the dramatic climax of the struggle between Frederick II and the papacy.

1245
A.D
Second Council of Lyons
Second Council of Lyons

The main topics were:

  • the conquest of the Holy Land,
  • the union of the Churches of the East and the West,
  • the papal election.
1305
A.D
Coronation of Pope Clement V
Coronation of Pope Clement V

On 14 November 1305, Philip the Fair elected Bertrand de Got, Archbishop of Bordeaux, as Pope, who was crowned as Clement V in the Basilica of Saint-Just in Lyon. Writings from the time describe the pope as being very supportive of the French monarchy, presenting him as a puppet of Philip the Fair, who attended his enthronement with a large court to emphasize the closeness between the papacy and the king. Although the pope had wished to be crowned in Vienna to escape Roman intrigues, Philip the Fair imposed the city of Lyon, specifically choosing the suburb of Saint-Just for the coronation.

1307-12
A.D
Attachment of Lyon to France
Attachment of Lyon to France

Although the process was gradual, the date of April 10, 1312 is generally accepted as the date of the official attachment of Lyon to the Kingdom of France. It was on this occasion that the Archbishop of Lyon, Pierre de Savoie, ceded sovereignty over the city and county of Lyon to King Philip the Fair, by the Treaty of Vienna.

1316
A.D
Election of Pope John XXII
Election of Pope John XXII
1320
A.D
Birth of the Consulate
Birth of the Consulate

The Sapaudine charter entrusted the administration of the city to 12 consuls with the right of the bourgeoisie to elect consuls, to form a council and to keep their archives, to have a prosecutor, to arm themselves, to keep night watch, to guard the city gates, to watch over the keys of the city and to levy taxes on themselves.

1347
A.D
Appearance of bubonic plague
Appearance of bubonic plague

Bubonic plague is the most common form of plague in natural environments. It usually occurs after the bite of infected fleas from rats or other small mammals, but it can also be transmitted through contact with the bodily fluids of a dead animal infected with plague.

1420
A.D
Grant by Charles VII, then Dauphin, of 2 fairs of 6 days
Grant by Charles VII, then Dauphin, of 2 fairs of 6 days

The dauphin granted the city the privilege of organizing two free fairs per year, although Lyonnais was only attached to the crown of France in 1312, while the Champagne fairs had existed since the 12th century.

Renaissance

1463
A.D
Louis XI grants a fourth fair
Louis XI grants a fourth fair

Cycle of 4 fairs (Epiphany, Easter, August, All Saints) of 15 days

1464-66
A.D
Arrival of the Florentine bankers
Arrival of the Florentine bankers

The Medicis transfer their Geneva branch to Lyon

1472
A.D
Barthélemy Buyer sets up a printing workshop in his house
Barthélemy Buyer sets up a printing workshop in his house
1473
A.D
Compendium breve, first book printed in Lyon
Compendium breve, first book printed in Lyon

The Compendium breve, a compilation of religious texts relating the reign of Pope Innocent III, is the first book to come out of the Lyon printing press in 1473. One of these copies ended up in the collections of the Niort archives.

1494
A.D
Charles VIII establishes the court in Lyon
Charles VIII establishes the court in Lyon

 

First Italian War

1527
A.D
Trinity College Foundation
Trinity College Foundation

 

The Ampère middle school-high school, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, has had several names over time. First named the Collège de la Trinité in the 16th century, it was designated as an imperial high school under Napoleon and a royal college during the Restoration. In 1888, it adopted the name Ampère high school.

1528
A.D
Discovery of the Claudian table
Discovery of the Claudian table
1529
A.D
Grande Rebeyne (wheat riot due to the high price of wheat)
Grande Rebeyne (wheat riot due to the high price of wheat)

The repression was harsh. Some leaders were hanged, others sent to the galleys.

1532-34
A.D
Rabelais publishes Pantagruel and Gargantua
Rabelais publishes Pantagruel and Gargantua

"Pantagruel", or more precisely The Horrible and Terrible Deeds and Prowesses of the Renowned Pantagruel King of the Dipsodes, is the first novel by François Rabelais. Published in 1532, it tells the adventures of the giant Pantagruel, a character who also reappears in The Third Book, The Fourth Book and The Fifth Book.

1534
A.D
Creation of the General Alms
Creation of the General Alms

In 1529 and 1531, great famines struck France following a period of drought causing an influx of migrants to the city of Lyon. In order to offer help to the population, the General Alms was created in 1534 at the Cordeliers convent.

1536
A.D
Birth of the Silk Factory under François I (after the first unsuccessful attempt by Louis XI, in 1466)
Birth of the Silk Factory under François I (after the first unsuccessful attempt by Louis XI, in 1466)

The "Fabrique" refers to the entire Lyon silk sector, which, throughout its history, encompasses all stages of the production and sale of a silk fabric, from raw silk. This includes spinning, creating patterns, weaving, finishing and marketing the finished product.

It was on this date that the architect Philibert Delorme completed his gallery on Trompe

1544
A.D
Maurice Scève, French poet and author of 'Délie, object of highest virtue'.
Maurice Scève, French poet and author of 'Délie, object of highest virtue'.
1548
A.D
The royal entry of Henry II into Lyon
The royal entry of Henry II into Lyon

 

Solemn entries into Lyon are festive public events that take place when an important personage, especially a royal personality, enters the city. These entries are the occasion for celebrations and symbolic demonstrations of respect and loyalty.

1562
A.D
The Huguenots besieged Lyon, by the troops of Baron des Adrets, and destroyed the buildings
The Huguenots besieged Lyon, by the troops of Baron des Adrets, and destroyed the buildings

The Huguenots were the Protestants of the Kingdom of France and the Kingdom of Navarre during the Wars of Religion of the second half of the 16th century (1562-1598), during which they were — under this name — in conflict with the Catholics.

1572
A.D
The Lyon Vespers
The Lyon Vespers

The crowd massacres Protestants in prisons and in the city. Hundreds of victims.

1595
A.D
The Edict of Chauny
The Edict of Chauny

The Edict of Chauny, promulgated by King Henry IV on 13 December 1595 in Chauny, came after the revolt in Lyon during the succession crisis, when the city had sided with the Holy League. This edict restricted the autonomy of the consulate by reducing the number of its members from twelve to five, including four aldermen and a provost of merchants.

1600
A.D
Marriage of Medici and Henry IV at the Primatiale Saint-Jean
Marriage of Medici and Henry IV at the Primatiale Saint-Jean
1604
A.D
Installation of the consulate in the Crown Hotel (printing museum)

Baroque

1628
A.D
Plague epidemic
Plague epidemic
1643
A.D
Aldermen's Vow to Ward Off the Plague
Aldermen's Vow to Ward Off the Plague
1652
A.D
Consulate meeting in the new Town Hall (terreaux)
Consulate meeting in the new Town Hall (terreaux)
1667
A.D
the Great Factory
the Great Factory

Louis XIV and his minister Colbert created the Grande Fabrique which brought together all the players in the silk industry, and established the quality criteria to be respected.

1688
A.D
The Royal Academy of Music of Lyon opens its doors
The Royal Academy of Music of Lyon opens its doors
1700
A.D
Creation of the Academy of Sciences and Literature of Lyon
Creation of the Academy of Sciences and Literature of Lyon
1702
A.D
Foundation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 Foundation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Classicism

1700
A.D
Birth of the Academy of Lyon
Birth of the Academy of Lyon

The Academy of Sciences, Belles-Lettres and Arts of Lyon became a learned society born in 1758 from the merger between the Academy of Sciences and Belles-Lettres, founded in 1700, and the Academy of Fine Arts, created in 1713.

1711
A.D
Deadly stampede on the Guillotière bridge
Deadly stampede on the Guillotière bridge
1756
A.D
Creation of the first Soufflot Theater
Creation of the first Soufflot Theater
1761
A.D
Claude Bourgelat founded the first veterinary school
Claude Bourgelat founded the first veterinary school
1771
A.D
Start of construction of the Perrache district by the Company of Interested in Works in the South of Lyon (Antoine-Michel Perrache)
Start of construction of the Perrache district by the Company of Interested in Works in the South of Lyon (Antoine-Michel Perrache)
1775
A.D
Inauguration of the Morand bridge built in wood
Inauguration of the Morand bridge built in wood
1783
A.D
Jouffroy d'Abbans was the first to succeed in operating a steamboat on the Saône in Lyon.
Jouffroy d'Abbans was the first to succeed in operating a steamboat on the Saône in Lyon.
1786
A.D
Lyon workers' uprising: the Deux Sous riot
Lyon workers' uprising: the Deux Sous riot
1784
A.D
The third manned flight in France was carried out in Lyon with a hot air balloon (Montgolfière la Gustave)
The third manned flight in France was carried out in Lyon with a hot air balloon (Montgolfière la Gustave)
1786
A.D
Siege of Lyon following the uprising against the National Convention.
Siege of Lyon following the uprising against the National Convention.
1792
A.D
The beginning of the Célestins theater, it is called “theater of Varieties”, it is smaller than the current theater.
The beginning of the Célestins theater, it is called “theater of Varieties”, it is smaller than the current theater.

The Industrial Age

1800
A.D
Napoleon in Lyon to restore Place Bellecour
Napoleon in Lyon to restore Place Bellecour
1802
A.D
Invention of the Jacquard loom in Lyon.
Invention of the Jacquard loom in Lyon.
1803
A.D
Opening of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Opening of the Museum of Fine Arts.
1808
A.D
Creation of Guignol by Laurent Mourguet
Creation of Guignol by Laurent Mourguet
1831
A.D
Canuts revolt
Canuts revolt
1833
A.D
Opening of the Saint-Etienne/Lyon railway (Marc Seguin project)
Opening of the Saint-Etienne/Lyon railway (Marc Seguin project)
1834
A.D
Second insurrection of the canuts
Second insurrection of the canuts
1848-49
A.D
The Voraces (canuts) uprisings
The Voraces (canuts) uprisings
1848-49
A.D
Foundation of Crédit Lyonnais by Henri Germain
Foundation of Crédit Lyonnais by Henri Germain
1852
A.D
First Illuminations of December 8 in Lyon
First Illuminations of December 8 in Lyon
1852
A.D
Croix-Rousse, Guillotière and Vaise are attached to the city of Lyon
Croix-Rousse, Guillotière and Vaise are attached to the city of Lyon
1856
A.D
Start of work on the Parc de la Tête d'Or
Start of work on the Parc de la Tête d'Or
1859
A.D
Publication of the newspaper Le Progrès
Publication of the newspaper Le Progrès
1860
A.D
Inauguration of the Palais du Commerce
Inauguration of the Palais du Commerce
1895
A.D
Invention of the cinematograph by the Lumière brothers
Invention of the cinematograph by the Lumière brothers
1896
A.D
First car built by Marius Berliet
First car built by Marius Berliet
1896
A.D
Creation of the Hirsch Palace, the first University of Lyon
Creation of the Hirsch Palace, the first University of Lyon
1896
A.D
Festivities for the consecration of the Fourvière Basilica
Festivities for the consecration of the Fourvière Basilica

Contemporary period

1905
A.D
Édouard Herriot, mayor of Lyon until 1957
Édouard Herriot, mayor of Lyon until 1957
1914
A.D
Lyon International Urban Exhibition
Lyon International Urban Exhibition
1923
A.D
Opening of the Gadagne Museum
Opening of the Gadagne Museum
1933
A.D
Opening of the Édouard Herriot hospital built by the architect Tony Garnier
Opening of the Édouard Herriot hospital built by the architect Tony Garnier
1934
A.D
Destruction of the Charité hospital
Destruction of the Charité hospital
1943
A.D
Arrest of Jean Moulin in Caluire-et-Cuire
Arrest of Jean Moulin in Caluire-et-Cuire
1944
A.D
Allied bombing in the Vaise and Berthelot/Jean-Macé districts
Allied bombing in the Vaise and Berthelot/Jean-Macé districts

The aim was to destroy railway infrastructure, particularly marshalling yards, to prevent the German army from transporting troops and equipment to western France to support the Normandy landings.

1952
A.D
Inauguration of the Croix-Rousse Tunnel
Inauguration of the Croix-Rousse Tunnel
1952
A.D
Roger Planchon opens the Comédie theater at 3 bis rue des Marronniers
Roger Planchon opens the Comédie theater at 3 bis rue des Marronniers
1964
A.D
Old Lyon was the first district in France to benefit from the protection of the Malraux law in 1964.
Old Lyon was the first district in France to benefit from the protection of the Malraux law in 1964.
1969
A.D
Creation of the 'Urban Community of Lyon', currently the 'Greater Lyon'
Creation of the 'Urban Community of Lyon', currently the 'Greater Lyon'
1975
A.D
Inauguration of the Gallo-Roman Civilization Museum in Fourvière
Inauguration of the Gallo-Roman Civilization Museum in Fourvière
1978
A.D
Inauguration of the Part-Dieu-LCL Tower
Inauguration of the Part-Dieu-LCL Tower
1981
A.D
Inauguration of the first TGV line (Paris-Lyon)
Inauguration of the first TGV line (Paris-Lyon)
1982
A.D
Creation of the Lumière Institute
Creation of the Lumière Institute
1991
A.D
First Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale
First Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale
1993
A.D
Inauguration of the Opera House rehabilitated by Jean Nouvel
Inauguration of the Opera House rehabilitated by Jean Nouvel
1996
A.D
Lyon hosts the G7 (brings together the leaders of the 7 most industrialized democratic countries)
Lyon hosts the G7 (brings together the leaders of the 7 most industrialized democratic countries)
1998
A.D
First double-hand transplant by Professor Jean-Michel Dubernard at the Edouard Herriot hospital
First double-hand transplant by Professor Jean-Michel Dubernard at the Edouard Herriot hospital
1998
A.D
Lyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2001
A.D
Election of Gérard Collomb, first socialist mayor
Election of Gérard Collomb, first socialist mayor
2002
A.D
Opening of the Lyon Aquarium
Opening of the Lyon Aquarium
2002-2008
A.D
7 consecutive French championship titles for OL
7 consecutive French championship titles for OL
2005
A.D
Commissioning of Vélo'v
Commissioning of Vélo'v
2006
A.D
Inauguration of the International City of Lyon
Inauguration of the International City of Lyon
2007
A.D
The National School of Fine Arts is moving to subsistence
The National School of Fine Arts is moving to subsistence
2009
A.D
After ten years of work, the Gadagne complex is finally revealed to the public
After ten years of work, the Gadagne complex is finally revealed to the public
2014
A.D
Opening of the Confluences Museum
Opening of the Confluences Museum
2015
A.D
The Incity Tower becomes the tallest in Lyon at 202 meters
The Incity Tower becomes the tallest in Lyon at 202 meters
2016
A.D
Inauguration of the Parc Olympique Lyonnais (59,000 seats) in Décines
Inauguration of the Parc Olympique Lyonnais (59,000 seats) in Décines
2018
A.D
Opening of the renovated Hôtel Dieu (shops, restaurants, brasseries, etc.)
Opening of the renovated Hôtel Dieu (shops, restaurants, brasseries, etc.)
2023
A.D
Inauguration of the LDLC Arena multi-function hall (12,000/16,000 seats) in Décines
Inauguration of the LDLC Arena multi-function hall (12,000/16,000 seats) in Décines
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