Discover Lyon: History, Culture, Music & Wine
Explore Lugdunum, the Roman capital that became modern Lyon. Discover its sanctuary, amphitheatre, and the heart of Roman Gaul.
Discover Lyon as it looked in 1869 through a rare 6-photo panorama taken from Croix-Rousse, before the basilica and before the war.
Discover a 3D reconstruction of Roman Lyon: theatres, forum, Saône port, and the newly unearthed Ocean Road and monumental gate of Lugdunum.
As a new pope is elected in Rome, this article explores Lyon’s 2,000-year connection to the Vatican—from early Christian martyrs and papal councils to modern visits and spiritual legacies.
Discover Lyon's rich modern music scene – from jazz cellars to raves and noise rock. Explore it all with a glass of wine on a guided local tour!
Exceptional archaeological discoveries in Lyon: the Roman Ocean Road and the monumental city gate of Lugdunum uncovered beneath the Loyasse cemetery. Explore Lyon’s ancient heritage!
Inspired by the poetic visuals of Studio Ghibli, this post invites you to discover Lyon as if you were living inside an animated film — through pedicab rides, wine tasting, vinyl digging, and the city’s legendary traboules
From Shadows to Resistance: Lyon’s Traboules in Times of Crisis
"Uncover the mysterious origins of Lyon’s traboules, from their Roman roots to their Renaissance transformation. This first chapter explores how these hidden passageways shaped the city’s urban fabric and daily life, offering a unique glimpse into the architectural soul of Lyon.
Discover how wine reinvented itself in modern France — from feminist symbolism to bold bottle designs and high-tech vineyards. This final chapter explores how tradition meets innovation in the 21st century, with a special look at the Rhône and Beaujolais regions near Lyon.