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Lyon: Third-largest city in France
Lyon, traditionally spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, 58 km (36 mi) northeast of Saint-Étienne.

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'En Forêt' wildlife photography exhibition opens its doors in Lyon [Video]

'En Forêt' wildlife photography exhibition opens its doors in Lyon

Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Vincent Munier presents his latest exhibition at Lyon's Musée des Confluences, focusing on awe-inspiring wildlife near his home in the Vosges mountains.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:00Published
Greens congress rubber stamp their manifesto [Video]

Greens congress rubber stamp their manifesto

The European Greens approved their manifesto in Lyon on Sunday, which will carry them to the European elections in June.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:07Published

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Florian Wirtz scores after seven seconds as Germany end a three-game winless run with a comfortable victory over France in Lyon.
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Late penalty gives France win over England in thriller

A late Thomas Ramos penalty gives France a thrilling 33-31 victory over England in Lyon on the final weekend of the 2024 Six Nations.
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'I hope Lyon is a game-changer for me' - Hartley

England spinner Tom Hartley hopes Nathan Lyon's arrival at Lancashire can be a "game-changer" for his bowling.
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Lyon spins Australia to thumping win over New Zealand

Nathan Lyon takes six for 65 as Australia secure a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington.
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West Ham accept Benrahma loan offer from Lyon

West Ham accept an offer from Lyon to sign winger Said Benrahma on loan until the end of the season.
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PSG consider move for Rashford - Wednesday's gossip

Paris St-Germain consider a move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Fulham are keen on late deal for Armando Broja, Lyon and Everton battle for Said Benrahma, plus more.
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Lyon moves to 499 as Australia dominate Pakistan

Nathan Lyon moves to 499 career Test wickets as Australia strengthened their control of the first Test against Pakistan on day three.
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Lyon sack Grosso after seven games in charge

Ligue 1's bottom club Lyon sack Italian manager Fabio Grosso after just seven games in charge.
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Hegerberg hits milestone as Lyon score nine in Prague

Ada Hegerberg scores her 60th Women's Champions League goal as Lyon open their campaign with a nine-goal demolition of Slavia Prague.
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Lyon want to play Marseille 'without being afraid'

Lyon will appeal against the decision to make them play Marseille in front of fans after the initial match was postponed when their bus was attacked.
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New match date confirmed after Lyon bus attack

The rescheduled match between Marseille and Lyon, which was abandoned after an attack on Lyon's team bus last month, will take place on 6 December at Marseille with fans.
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Jewish woman stabbed on doorstep in France and swastika sprayed on door

A Jewish woman was stabbed on the doorstep of her home in the French city of Lyon before a swastika was found graffitied on her door.
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Lyon bus attack 'could have been a tragedy'

The attack on Lyon's team bus in Marseille on Sunday "could have been a tragedy", says manager Fabio Grosso.
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Marseille game postponed after Lyon coach attacked

Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after Lyon boss Fabio Grosso is injured when the team coach is attacked on the way to the ground.
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Lyon manager injured after team bus attacked before Marseille match

The manager of Lyon has been injured after the team bus was attacked on its way to the stadium ahead of a match against Marseille.
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New Zealand face Italy in must-win World Cup match - radio & text

Follow live commentary and text updates as three-time champions New Zealand face Italy in Lyon.
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Uruguay beat Namibia for first win of World Cup

Uruguay beat Namibia to record their first pool win at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon and deny the African nation a first win in the competition.
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Special night in Lyon leads Wales to Marseille

Wales will head to Marseille for a World Cup quarter-final following a record 40-6 defeat of Australia in Lyon.
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Gatland hails 'outstanding performance' in Lyon

Head coach Warren Gatland hails Wales' 'outstanding performance' against Australia, which ensures them a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a game to spare.
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Jones remains committed to Australia role

Eddie Jones insists he remains committed to his Australia head coach role following the World Cup 40-6 hammering by Wales in Lyon.
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Wales hammer Australia to seal quarter-final spot

Wales become the first team to reach the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals as they celebrate a record win over Australia in Lyon.
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Familiar foes Jones and Gatland meet again in Lyon

Two familiar foes will tackle each other on Sunday when Warren Gatland's Wales face Eddie Jones' Australia in a crucial World Cup match.
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Wales and Australia prepare for World Cup battle

Team news, match preview and statistics for Wales and Australia's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup Pool C match in Lyon on Sunday.
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Rugby World Cup: Wales v Australia - radio & text

Follow live radio commentary and text updates from the Rugby World Cup as Wales play Australia in Lyon.
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Jones has 'no doubt' Australia will beat Wales

Under pressure Australia coach Eddie Jones remains upbeat before the crucial Pool C showdown in Lyon on Sunday.
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Australia consider Donaldson at 10 against Wales

Australia head coach Eddie Jones is considering starting Ben Donaldson at fly-half in the World Cup Pool C match against Wales in Lyon on Sunday.
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'This is the biggest game of my career' - Tompkins

Centre Nick Tompkins says Wales have no thoughts of the World Cup knockout stages as they prepare for the crucial Pool C game against Australia in Lyon on Sunday.
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Faletau coming into form as Australia loom in Lyon

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau says he is growing into the World Cup after a return from a calf injury.
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Barcelona working on Haaland move - Wednesday's gossip

Barcelona working on making Erling Haaland move, Man City's Bernard Silva has £50m release clause, Lyon considering Frank Lampard for manager role, plus more.
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Man Utd beat Lyon but Van de Beek unsure of future

Donny van de Beek scores on his return from six months out but says he is unsure about his Manchester United future.
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WSL side Leicester sign Belgium veteran Cayman

WSL side Leicester City sign Belgium international Janice Cayman after her exit from Lyon.
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Lyon ruled out of Ashes with calf injury

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series against England with the calf injury he suffered in the second Test at Lord's.
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Nathan Lyon makes a crucial breakthrough for Australia as he removes Jonny Bairstow for 20 on day four of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia.
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Chelsea sign USA forward Catarina Macario on a free transfer from French champions Lyon.
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Women's Champions League: Build-up to Chelsea v Lyon - radio & text

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Follow live text and radio commentary as Chelsea host Lyon in the Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg.
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Chelsea earn crucial European win at holders Lyon

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Chelsea come away with a crucial victory over holders Lyon in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final in France.
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Women's Champions League: Lyon v Chelsea build-up

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Chelsea to face holders Lyon in Champions League

Arsenal will face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League while Chelsea have been drawn against Lyon.
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Leicester sign winger Tete after end of Lyon loan

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Leicester City sign winger Tete from Shakhtar Donetsk until June after the Brazilian ended a spell on loan at Lyon.
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Chelsea sign Gusto from Lyon in £31m deal

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Chelsea sign 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in a deal worth 35m euro (£30.7m).
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Daly scores hat-trick as Saracens beat Lyon

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Elliot Daly scores a first-half hat-trick as Saracens claim a bonus-point win over Lyon to maintain their winning start in the Heineken Champions Cup.
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Goode replaces banned Farrell at fly-half for Sarries

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