A Student’s Arrival in Lyon
You arrive in an adrenaline-fueled haze of excitement and nervousness, accompanied by friends who were strangers a few hours before….
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Why Lyon Ranks as a Top Student City in France for 2023
Find out what makes Lyon a top choice for students in 2023. From quality education to vibrant culture, discover why Lyon is climbing the ranks as a top student city in France.
Our students guide to find accommodation in Lyon
How to find accommodation for students in Lyon? Our guide to student housing and student lodging.
Students- and Universities- in Uproar Over Increased International Fees
Lyon’s Lumière 2 University has stated that it will not increase international students’ fees, contrary to the government’s policy.
Concert Étudiants: classical music made accessible for students
The Concert Etudiants will be performed at Lyon’s Auditorium on November 29th.
Alliance Française and Institut Paul Bocuse welcome Israeli and Palestinian students
The students will train for three years.
Why students occupy Lyon universities
They protest against an academical reform that will drastically change the university admission system.
Striking students block doors at Lyon 2; exams postponed
The two months of strikes continue as the exam weeks start.
Lyon’s Top Swimming Pools and Aquatic Parks in Lyon
Most swimming pools in Lyon are public. In France, indoor and outdoor swimming pools have regulations about swimsuit. Boardshorts are often forbidden, so you’ll need to bring a pair of swimming trunks or square-cut shorts. Similarly, swim caps are not always compulsory, but it’s always a good idea to have one with you, just in […]
The Magic of Lyon’s Festival of Lights 2023: A Luminescent Journey Through Art and History
The Local Guide to Lyon 2023 Festival of Lights: What to See, Where to Go, Transport Advice and Secret spots to discover…
Expat’s guide to integrating in France
The first sign that life in France for foreigners is difficult is that so many actual foreigners have written novels about it. So what are these actual cultural differences causing all this fuss?
Elliott Erwitt’s Stunning Photo Odyssey Graces Lyon in an Unmissable Exhibit
A Photographic Symphony in Lyon’s Cultural Landscape Exhibition Overview As the heart of Lyon beats with a rich tapestry of history and culture, it now pulsates with the added rhythm of photographic brilliance. The city welcomes art enthusiasts to an extraordinary exhibition – “Elliott Erwitt: A Retrospective.” Hosted at La Sucrière, this exhibition is a treasure […]
Peinture Fraiche 2023: Lyon’s Street Art Festival
Peinture Fraiche, Lyon’s International Street Art Festival celebrates Graffiti Culture for its 5th Edition. From October 11th to November 5th 2023.
Groumpf Concert: A Musical Extravaganza at Ninkasi Kao, Lyon
Who is Groumpf? For those unfamiliar with the name, Groumpf is not just a band; it’s an experience. Imagine four Beatrix Potter rabbits embarking on a wild journey reminiscent of Las Vegas Parano. That’s Groumpf for you – crazy, glittery, and unabashedly cheeky. Their compositions are a testament to their uninhibited spirit, where […]
How I Found a Job in Lyon in 4 weeks
Valerio from Germany found a job in Lyon in 4 weeks. A story about high printing costs and cheap metro subscriptions.
Dive into the Retro World at Lyon’s 2023 Vintage Fashion Market
Don’t miss the Marché de la Mode Vintage 2023. September 23-24, 2023 @ La Sucrière, Lyon. From fashion shows to food trucks, it’s a celebration of the past with a modern twist.
Unearth the Diverse Bookshops of Lyon
Lyon is the proud mother of a thriving literary community. Whether you are simply here for a visit or are in Lyon for an extended stay, you will have no issue finding a librairie that makes you feel like a kid in a candy store.
Everything You Need to Know About LGBTQIA+ Lyon
If you’re visiting Lyon with the hope of experiencing a Queer presence in the city, look no further: Here is Everything you need to know about the LGBTQIA+ in Lyon.
Diving into the Healthcare Jungle for Foreigners in Lyon
How to survive into the healthcare administrative jungle when you’re a foreigner in Lyon?
Festival of Lights
The “Fête des Lumières” is Lyon’s most popular event drawing 3 million visitors to admire the illuminations and nighttime light shows in December.
The Traboules: Lyon secret passageways
What is a Traboule? Lyon’s secret covered passageways, or traboules, are an ideal way of visiting the city’s hidden and colourful past.
What to do in Lyon during the Summer 2021
We can breathe in Lyon again this summer 2021! Festivals, ballads, cinemas, pools, museums… Let’s see together how we can the make the most of Summer 2021.
Festival Nuits Sonores in Lyon: Summer 2021 edition
The Festival Nuits Sonores reopens in Lyon for a special 2021 edition. This year, the event will be experienced under the Covid light. Come look at our presentation of Nuits Sonores and the summer 2021 program.
Reopening of Lyon’s pools: here is the 2021 summer edition
Lyon’s pools have reopened on June 17th. What are the Covid restrictions this summer 2021? What are the opening schedules and how dear are the city-center’s pools?
Cultural rebirth: the Transbordeur reopens with an exciting summer 2021 program
The Transborder reopens to deliver eclectic concerts, DJ, and exposition all summer 2021: it’s the “summer sessions X live echo”. Here are the covid-19 restrictions, more relaxed with the “deconfinement”: an exciting gathering occasion.
Everything I Want to Discover When I Travel to Lyon
COVID-19 may have prevented Nicole Harward from studying abroad in Lyon, but she still has plans to travel abroad in the future. First stop: Lyon.
Video: The Five Things I Loved about Living in Lyon, France
Harriet from New Zealand chats about the things that she loved about living as a student in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France!
Americans of Lyon: Cast your Vote for the Democratic Candidate of your Choice!
The time has come for Democrats in Lyon and all over the world to choose the candidate who will carry us on a blue wave to the White House and Senate.
Americans in Lyon: why you should vote for Bernie Sanders in this year’s presidential primary
Here’s how to vote for this year’s presidential primary from Lyon, France.
Discover the Duchess of Malfi, a classic tragedy performed in English in Lyon
Vaise’s Acte II theatre to host five night run of classic tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi – in English.