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10 june 2011

THE NUITS SONORES ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL: A GREAT 9TH EDITION

The Nuits Sonores electronic music festival took place on 1-5 June and attracted over 80,000 visitors this year.

08 june 2011

ONLYLYON ON TOUR THROUGH TEN CITIES

Lyon is continuing its tour through ten cities

01 june 2011

WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST COMIC STRIP IN LYON

The world record was smashed this weekend in Lyon with a kilometre-long comic strip on the banks of the Rhône.

26 may 2011

LYON HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS THE CHALLENGER OF PARIS IN EUROPE

The study 2011 on Europe’s attractiveness by Ernst and Young is presented today on the occasion of the 9th World Investment Conference in La Baule.

25 may 2011

THE MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS SITE IN 10 LANGUAGES!

A first in France, the website of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Lyon is accessible in 10 languages!

25 may 2011

THE NATURE CAPITALE WORLD TOUR COMES TO LYON

On 17-19 June 2011, Lyon will be the first stop on the global tour of the event called Nature Capitale, which will go to New York, Sao Paulo and ...

04 may 2011

ONLYLYON ON TOUR: LYON’S EUROPEAN TOUR

The big premier! The ONLYLYON ON TOUR bus will travel across Europe between May and July to increase the city’s reputation, boost tourism and ...

27 apr. 2011

COMING SOON TO LYON: RENTAL CARS LIKE THE VELOV’ CYCLE HIRE SCHEME!

Do you sometimes wish you had a car to get about? 300 Smart cars will be available for rent in Lyon before the end of the year.On Friday 22 April, ...

26 apr. 2011

APPLY NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Discover the City’s video call for applicants to illuminate the city during the festivities that begin 8 December! Lighting designers, stage ...

19 apr. 2011

A NEW HOTEL CHARTER TO ATTRACT NEW CONFERENCES TO LYON

The aim of the ‘Hotel Charter’ is to boost business tourism in Lyon with the support of committed establishments. The charter is the initiative ...

18 apr. 2011

THE NUITS DE FOURVIÈRE FESTIVAL: DISCOVER THE PROGRAMME!

From 7 June to 30 July 2011, the Nuits de Fourvière festival offers great entertainment in the forms of theatre, dance, circus and cinema! ...

15 apr. 2011

INTERNATIONAL: FRANCE, AN ATTRACTIVE MARKET

In 2010, for the eighth consecutive year, Rhône-Alpes was ranked the 2nd most attractive region for international investment according to a national ...

05 apr. 2011

PAUL BOCUSE DECLARED CHEF OF THE CENTURY BY THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Renowned Lyonnais French Chef Paul Bocuse, 85 years old, collected the award for ‘Chef of the Century' from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) ...

31 mar. 2011

A NEW DESTINATION FROM LYON-SAINT EXUPÉRY WITH ARMAVIA AIRLINES

From 15 May From 15 May throughout the summer season Armavia will be flying between throughout the summer season Armavia will be flying between ...

30 mar. 2011

THREE NEW CELEBRITIES JOIN THE ONLYLYON AMBASSADORS NETWORK!

Three new celebrities, three very different talents: the ONLYLYON ambassador's network is rich in its diversity! Benjamin Biolay, born in ...

22 mar. 2011

NEW SERVICE FOR AEROPORTS DE LYON: ‘CAR CHOICE’

Unprecedented on the French market, Aeroports de Lyon is offering a new service: ‘Car Choice', a Europcar service offered exclusively at Lyon Saint ...

21 mar. 2011

EURONEWS EUROPE’s No.1 INTERNATIONAL NEWS CHANNEL

Euronews is Europe's no. 1 international news channel with 7131 million affluent viewers in their weekly reach. According to the EMS, for the ...

18 mar. 2011

LYON, 15th MOST ATTRACTIVE CITY FOR INVESTMENT IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Lyon came 15th in the 2011 "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" list, ahead of Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid and Barcelona, and has also gained a place ...

17 mar. 2011

LYON PART-DIEU: UNIQUE IN EUROPE

Lyon Part-Dieu is France's second major business district covering over a million sq. m, it is Lyon's economic nerve center and the gateway to ...

15 mar. 2011

BIOVISION 2011: 7th EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE SCIENCES FORUM

This year BioVision Life Sciences Forum will take place in Lyon at the Palais des Congrès, on 27-29 March 2011. This edition will offer a new ...

10 mar. 2011

WE WELCOME OUR 6000th ONLYLYON AMBASSADOR

We would like to welcome our 6000th ONLYLYON ambassador: Thierry Roche, architect and town planner. The ONLYLYON Ambassadors' network is a ...

28 feb. 2011

LYON SET TO PRESENT ITS MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT MIPIM

Lyon will attend MIPIM, the ultimate event for international decision makers in property development, on 8-11 March 2011 at the Palais des Festivals ...

21 feb. 2011

EM LYON CONFERENCE: NEW GAMING MODELS

Do you want to discover the new gaming models? On March 18th, EM Lyon will host a conference on this subject. The conference will address ...

17 feb. 2011

A SURPRISING 9TH ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN LYON

This year's Electronic Music Festival, the 9th edition, will be a little bit special, as it will be the last time it takes place at Marché Gare! ...

16 feb. 2011

15 - 18 FEBRUARY: RENEWABLE ENERGIES EXHIBITION IN LYON

The Renewable Energies Exhibition will take place at Eurexpo, on 15 - 18 February. The theme for the 10th exhibition will be ‘On course ...

16 feb. 2011

INNOROBO: THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL EVENT DEVOTED TO ROBOTICS TO BE HELD IN LYON

The first European event devoted to robotics will be held in Lyon! Organised by Syrobo, the French robotics association, the INNOROBO ...

15 feb. 2011

EURONEWS BROADCAST ON AIR FRANCE FLIGHTS

Something new to watch during long-distance flights with Air France! Euronews, Europe's no. 1 news channel -based in Lyon- has made a new weekly ...

11 feb. 2011

54HRS TO SET UP A COMPANY IN LYON

Start-Up Week-end is coming to Lyon! If you're looking a quick start to setting up a company in Lyon, then come to the Ecole 3A during Start-Up ...

04 feb. 2011

ONLYLYON AMBASSADOR BRINGS LUXURY EXHIBITION TO LYON

Dominique Bouvier is a dedicated and active ONLYLYON Ambassador! It is thanks to her that the Lèvres de Luxe (Luxury Lips) exhibition is coming to ...

03 feb. 2011

14 PROJECTS FOR FACILITIES OF EXCELLENCE IN RHONE ALPS

The Rhone-Alps region wins 14 project grants for facilities of excellence. The Ministry of Higher Education and Research revealed the 52 winners of ...

02 feb. 2011

3-4 FEBRUARY 2011 IN LYON: THE 25TH EUROPEAN DERMOCOSMETOLOGY DAY

The theme of the 25th European Dermocosmetology Day is ‘Cell activation and stem cells in dermocosmetology'. It will take place at Lyon's ...

02 feb. 2011

LYON, 9TH IN THE INNOVATIVE CITIES LISTINGS

The Australian "2thinknow Innovation Cities Global 256 Index", placed Lyon 9th in the innovative cities listing, out of 256 cities in 2010. Lyon ...

28 jan. 2011

MIPIM 2011: ONLYLYON MADE ITS MARK!

‘International Lyon' is headed to Cannes for the international real estate and property market conference (MIPIM) on 8-11 March 2011. ONLYLYON ...

27 jan. 2011

LYON CULINARY CAPITAL OF FRANCE

This week Lyon's culinary prowess was underlined during the Sirha (international catering and hotel industry exhibition), with tributes paid to Paul ...

27 jan. 2011

LYON TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS BUREAU: A POSITIVE RESULT FOR 2010

Lyon Tourism and Conventions Bureau saw positive results in 2010 despite the difficult economic context. Lyon Tourism and Conventions Bureau ...

27 jan. 2011

ONLYLYON LAUNCHES LYON L’INTERNATIONALE ON TLM

The first episode of the LYON, L'INTERNATIONALE magazine appeared on Wednesday 12 January. This short programme is made in partnership with ...

25 jan. 2011

NATIONAL PREVIEW OF THE FILM ‘TRON: LEGACY’ IN LYON

The national preview of ‘Tron: Legacy' took place in Lyon on Monday 24 January, thanks to two of ONLYLYON's ambassadors: Eric Baesa and Pierre-Yves ...

25 jan. 2011

EXTENSION OF THE LOW-COST FLIGHT TERMINAL 3 AT LYON SAINT-EXUPÉRY AIRPORT

Work began on the new T3 terminal reserved for low cost airlines on Monday 24 January 2011. These new facilities will double the airport's ...

24 jan. 2011

THE ONLYLYON LETTERS MOVE TO EUREXPO

The ONLYLYON sculpture, which has been in Croix Rousse since November, has now moved to Eurexpo Lyon. The move is intended to increase the ...

20 jan. 2011

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR LYON!

A special Lyon Confluence dossier appeared on 13 January in Le Soir Immo, Belgium's no.1 daily. The front page highlights major urban development ...

17 jan. 2011

‘DEAD DROPS’ COMES TO LYON!

Invented by the German artist Aram Bartholl in October 2010, this process enables files to be exchanged via USB keys cemented into the city's walls ...

17 jan. 2011

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IS EXPORTED TO JAPAN

The Lyonnais from XLR Project illuminate Yokohama with a unique concept. Every winter, the Redbrick Warehouse, one of Japan's most ...

14 jan. 2011

EURONEWS BRINGS LYON TO THE WORLD!

The News Channel's credits now show Lyon. At 15-minute intervals in the morning and 30-minute intervals throughout the day, Euronews' ...

14 jan. 2011

ONE OF OUR AMBASSADORS TOOK PART IN THE NEW-YORK MARATHON SPORTING ONLYLYON COLOURS!

Interview: Jean-Christophe Dozoul, EDAP TMS "The marathon was an opportunity to promote Lyon abroad" Why did you run in the ...

11 jan. 2011

SIRHA 2011 PROMOTING INNOVATION IN INTERNATIONAL CATERING IN LYON

Sirha 2011, the International Catering and Hotel Industry Exhibition devoted to innovation and new trends in the catering sector, will take place on ...

04 jan. 2011

LYON: GATHERING OF THE RENAULT TRUCKS FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES

The Spare Parts Marketing department of Renault Trucks in Lyon, which has two ONLYLYON Ambassadors (Carmen Bazaoui and Nathalie Grandcolas), hosted a ...

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