FROM JANUARY 1, 2025:
Increase in the price of TCL
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Crit'Air 3 vehicles banned from the ZFEAfter Crit'Air 4 vehicles are banned in early 2024, it's now time for Crit'Air 3 to be excluded from the Low Emission Zone (ZFE) in the Lyon metropolitan area. As of January 1, 2025, gasoline cars registered between 1997 and 2005 or diesel vehicles older than 2010 will no longer be allowed to drive in Lyon and its surroundings. The affected area includes Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire, parts of Villeurbanne, Bron, and Vénissieux within the Laurent Bonnevay ring road, not to mention major routes like the M6-M7, the northern ring road, and the Laurent Bonnevay ring road. The restrictions are in effect at all times: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and apply equally.in parking than in circulation.
IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR 2025A monumental artwork installed in Place Bellecour
After making a grand announcement about a project to green the Bellecour square, the eco-friendly city hall of Lyon has taken a step back, revealing that no trees will be planted on the famous Lyon square. Instead, a beautiful green arch is set to be created. The project promises to transform the vast esplanade with leafy arches connected by elegant drapes. It's a composition that's both airy and natural, designed to provide shade and a lovely green oasis right in the heart of the city.
A direct connection between Lyon and one of the wonders of the BalkansAnother exciting development for Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport! Following the announcement of a Summer connection between Lyon and the Swedish capital Stockholm is now joined by Wizz Air, which will offer a direct line from Lyon to Skopje, the splendid capital of North Macedonia. Starting May 1, 2025, you can reach this gem of the Balkans in just 2 hours and 30 minutes for only €49.99. Skopje is an explosive mix of culture, history, and stunning landscapes! Stroll through the alleys of the Old Bazaar, one of the oldest in the Balkans, or soak up the mystical atmosphere of the Kale Fortress, perched on the heights.
Launch of Navigône, the river shuttles of the TCL network
Taking a boat like you take a bus? In Lyon, that will soon be a reality! Welcome aboard Navigône, the brand new river shuttle from TCL that will revolutionize your daily commutes starting June 2025! This new service promises to connect the Industry district in Vaise to the Confluence area by sailing on the Saône with just a simple TCL ticket. SYTRAL Mobilités has confirmed that the river shuttle will run all year round, 7 days a week (except during flood periods) with a boat every 15 minutes and expects to welcome around 560,000 travelers each year.
Trenitalia is launching a new Lyon-Marseille train lineVoir cette publication sur Instagram
The French rail market continues to open up to competition! Already present (and loved) on the Lyon-Paris line, the Italian company Trenitalia is getting ready to offer a new route in 2025 connecting Lyon to Marseille. This strategic link is none other than the most profitable high-speed route in France! The arrival of Trenitalia will bring even more competition, which generally leads to lower prices. And that's fantastic news for us travelers!
TCL network will be free for children under 10 years oldGood news for families in the Lyon metropolis and surrounding areas! Starting from September 1, 2025, the TCL network, as well as the Rhone buses and the Lib network...Cell phones will become free for children under 10 years old. This measure is part of the desire to ease travel for young users and lighten parents' budgets. Currently, the free rides apply only to children aged 4 and under. With this initiative, Sytral aims to promote the use of public transport from a very young age while providing significant financial support to parents.
The Lyon SPA will open a completely free veterinary serviceThe Lyon SPA is making waves with a project that will bring happiness to furry, feathery, and scaly friends. On December 10th, the first stone of the new free veterinary clinic was laid, marking the start of an ambitious construction project. The opening is scheduled for September 2025. The old, somewhat cramped facility of the Lyon SPA will be replaced. This new clinic, located just 400 meters from Part-Dieu station, will be twice as spacious. A strategic location that is easy to access and designed for comfort!
ute; to offer free veterinary care to those who need it the most. The goal: to allow homeless individuals or those receiving social assistance to provide care for their loyal companion.
BY THE END OF 2025Three-Michelin-star chef Yannick Alléno is opening a school-restaurant in Lyon
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Lyon's culinary scene is about to embark on an exciting new chapter with the arrival of Yannick Alléno, one of the world's most acclaimed chefs. In collaboration with the Lyfe Institute (formerly the Paul Bocuse Institute), he will open a school-restaurant called Pavyllon in December 2025, right at the heart of Place Bellecour. This new venture will take the place of the current application restaurant L’Institut, nestled within the Hôtel Le Royal. Every year, over 300 students from all corners of the globe will have the opportunity to refine their cooking and service skills. The curriculum will include modern cuisine, fermentation, sugar-free innovation, the art of sauces, management, and more… All under the watchful eye of an audience eager to discover the new generation of star chefs.
THE MOST ANTICIPATED CONCERTS :The legendary band Indochine at the LDLC Arena on February 7 and 8
The legendary French band is back on stage in 2025 with a tour that's going to be spectacular: the Arena Tour. And great news for those in Lyon, two dates are set at the LDLC Arena in OL Vallée in Décines-Charpieu on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, 2025.
The rock god Lenny Kravitz at the LDLC Arena on February 22Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Another star is joining the fantastic lineup at the concert hall in Décines-Charpieu! Six years after his last visit to Lyon, the great Lenny Kravitz is back to strum his guitars in the Lyon area on February 22, 2025. At 60 years old, the New York rocker proves he hasn't lost any of his magic, and he’s ready to dazzle our eyes and ears.
Superstar Dua Lipa for a double concert on May 15 and 16And yet another superstar is coming to Lyon in 2025! The incredible and stunning Dua Lipa will grace the Lyon stage on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, 2025, for a double concert scheduled at the LDLC Arena in OL Vallée! The artist will present her Radical Optimism Tour and her third album of the same name during three dates in France (two in Lyon and one final show on May 23 at the La Défense Arena in Paris). It’s a great chance to see or catch up with an artist at the top of her game, returning for the second time to Lyon since 202.2.
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The Australian icon Kylie Minogue at LDLC Arena on July 10It's official: Lyon is becoming one of the favorite French cities for international artists (and LDLC Arena has a lot to do with it)! On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the venue in Décines-Charpieu will host one of the biggest pop stars, Kylie Minogue. The Tension Tour will be a chance to experience live performances of tracks from her albums Tension and Tension II, the latter featuring the single "Lights Camera Action," released at the end of September 2024. It’s important to note that Lyon is one of only two French dates for the artist, who will also stop by the Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday, June 29.
The grand return of Lorie at Radiant Bellevue on October 31Voir cette publication sur Instagram
The absolute star of the 2000s, singer Lorie is back on stage with her Party 2K25 tour to thrill audiences with her legendary hits. We bet you've got "Je serai (ta meilleure amie)" or "Sur un air latino" stuck in your head already? Great news, these timeless hits will be part of a big concert scheduled at the Radiant-Bellevue in Caluire-et-Cuire on October 31, 2025, for a Halloween evening that promises to have you singing and dancing like in the good old days.
The legendary band Jamiroquai at the LDLC Arena on November 8Groove and funk fans, we have one of the best pieces of news: Jamiroquai is back! The iconic British band, led by the charismatic Jay Kay, will be at the LDLC Arena in Lyon on November 8 as part of their new tour, The Heels of Steel Tour. It's a golden opportunity to relive the euphoria of the 90s while discovering what the band has cooked up since their last album, Automaton, released in 2017.
