Lyon Maps Out Cooler Routes Through the City During Heatwaves

Lyon - 29 July 2026: On hot days, in densely built-up cities, the choice of street can often determine how strenuous even a short walk becomes. Lyon therefore offers an interactive map that directs pedestrians along routes through shaded, green and less heat-exposed areas. Franceinfo reported on Wednesday on such digital tools for adapting everyday urban life to high temperatures.According to the city, the map lists more than 700 freely accessible, relatively cool locations. These include shaded parks and gardens, drinking fountains, museums, historic passageways and public buildings with cooled ...