A Muslim stonemason in France has been immortalised by having his face carved on a gargoyle on the side of the medieval cathedral in Lyon. 59-year-old master mason Ahmed Benzizine, who is due to ...

What to do in Lyon. If you're short on time, most of Lyon's top attractions are located in Vieux Lyon. Marvel at the architecture in the city's cathedral or uncover its intriguing traboules.

Thousands of people, including relatives, friends and disciples, flocked to Lyon cathedral on Friday, some standing in the rain for hours, to bid a final farewell to the city’s favourite son ...

The chefs in St Jean Cathedral included Alain Ducasse - whom Bocuse considered his protégé - and Joël Robuchon. Bocuse died in his famous restaurant near Lyon, aged 91, on Saturday.

A Lyons stone mason has provoked a row after creating a gargoyle for the city's cathedral in the image of his Muslim foreman with a sign saying "Allahu Akbar" (God is great) in both Arabic and French.

A Muslim stonemason in France has been immortalised by having his face carved on a gargoyle on the side of the medieval cathedral in Lyon. 59-year-old master mason Ahmed Benzizine, who is due to ...