# Tourism office set ablaze in Lyon protests

> Lyon tourism office burned during cost-of-living protests.
- Title: Tourism office set ablaze in Lyon protests · euronews
- Summary: Lyon tourism office burned during cost-of-living protests. A Lyon tourism office was set on fire by protesters during nationwide cost-of-living…
- Keywords: lyon, tourism office, cost-of-living protests, protests, students, fires, emmanuel macron, news, world, politics, Tourism, office
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/17/tourism-office-set-ablaze-during-cost-of-living-protests-in-lyon
- Published: 2026-10-17T15:30:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lyon, tourism office, cost-of-living protests, protests, students, fires, emmanuel macron, news, world, politics
## Lyon tourism office
A branch of the tourist office in Lyon was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide cost-of-living protests.
## Protesters damaged building
Hooded individuals tore letters from the building’s sign and damaged the premises as flames spread along one side of the structure.
## Protests pressure government
The demonstrations come amid growing pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government following weeks of student protests that have at times turned violent.
## Key takeaway

A Lyon tourism office was set on fire by protesters during nationwide cost-of-living demonstrations.