Summer 2024: where to go for a dip in Lyon and the surrounding area?
Summer is here and the days are getting hot! To cool down, here is a snapshot of swimming pools in Greater Lyon and a few bathing spots in the...
Mélina
Mélina joined our gang this summer, and we're all delighted!
She's from the Vendée on the west coast of France, and her eyes are as blue as the ocean that laps its shores. In fact her kind and mischievous eyes are the first thing you notice about her, and you soon realise that despite her gentle and even quite discrete nature lies a boundless source of energy!
She's hardly likely to contradict us either, as she's been dancing and running since she was a child. In fact you may even catch a glimpse of her bounding along the banks of the Saône between Quai des Célestins and Île Barbe if you get up early enough.
And don't think that because Mélina is into fitness, she lets her mind lie fallow! On the contrary. Not only is she curious, she also has the soul of an artist and loves music (as much as she loves dancing in fact, which says it all!), especially Queen (she's a big fan of the great Freddie Mercury), and a film buff to boot, which is just as well when you live in Lyon!
Another quality of hers that is highly appreciated by the Monweekendalyon team is that she's a foodie: a characteristic that made her instantly lovable!
And believe us, she certainly is lovable!
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Le WagonBar
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Step aboard the WagonBar and set off for a gastronomic and cultural journey in the heart of Lyon.
On the trail of the Sioux
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From 22 October 2021 to 28 August 2022, the Musée des Confluences’ latest exhibition explores the richness of Amerindian cultures.
Peinture Fraîche Festival 2021
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From 1 to 30 October 2021, Lyon will become a centre of street art for the latest edition of the Peinture Fraîche Festival.
Makay, a wildlife refuge on Madagascar
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From 16 October 2020 to 22 August 2021, set off on an incredible journey to the heart of the Makay range, at the Musée des Confluences.
Jazz à Vienne festival
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The Jazz à Vienne festival is back for its 40th edition, to be held from 23 June to 10 July 2021.
The Biennale de la Danse 2021
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The Biennale de la Danse, originally planned for 2020, is back with a vengeance! This year’s 19th edition will be held on an odd-numbered year, from...
Marché de la Mode Vintage 2020
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The Vintage Fashion Market is returning to La Sucrière on 5 and 6 décembre 2020, much to the delight of thrift shop and second-hand clothes fans...
Silk in Lyon 2020 - Cancelled
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From 19 to 22 November 2020, silk will be celebrated at the Palais de la Bourse.
Festival du Péristyle 2020
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From the 13th of July to the 4th of September 2020, the arcades of Lyon’s Opera House are being transformed into a lively music venue.
Genesis - Sebastião Salgado
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From 20 February to 16 August 2020, explore the fascinating world of the photographer Sebastião Salgado… and see the planet in a different light.
2019 "Patinoire des Lumières"
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From 14 December 2019 to 5 January 2020, why not head down to Place Ambroise Courtois for a touch of open-air ice skating?
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