Institution des Chartreux

Institution des Chartreux is a private school located in the Croix-Rousse district of Lyon, France. The school's building is over two centuries old. It is currently newsworthy due to a fire that broke out in one of its buildings on the evening of April 1, 2026. As a result of the fire, approximately 150 boarding students were evacuated from the premises. Firefighters were mobilized to combat the blaze. The articles focus on the immediate aftermath of the fire and the evacuation of the students, highlighting the scale of the response and the disruption caused to the school's operations. The incident underscores the potential risks associated with older buildings and the importance of fire safety measures.