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"Lyon Festival of Lights" photo contest

Participate in our photo contest during the Lyon Lights Festival and win lots of surprises! Read

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Un poing c'est court

Be a part of short films festival of Vaulx-en-Velin and become a jury! Read

  • 14 Dec 2018

    Cultural outings All along the year, AFLyon volunteers take you to discover Lyon... See

  • 14 Dec 2018

    Christmas party Don't miss the last party of the year! See

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Student portraits

"I study French in Lyon to get my DELF B2 diploma and be able to study biology at the University of Strasbourg."
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Student portraits

"Coming to France has been a huge life change for me! I love Lyon’s atmosphere and the musical scene is amazing!"
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Student portraits

"I have realized a dream! I love learning French in France: I have made a lot of progress..."
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  • 2500 students per year

  • 130 different nationalities every year

  • 1st French school in Lyon

  • 1st The most attractive city in France (PWC 2015)

  • 2nd largest university hub in France (140 000 students)

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Along the Saône river ©Tristan Deschamps - Lyon Tourisme et Congrès
Lyon, city of lights
View from the Opera
Confluence Museum
Along the Rhône river ©Muriel Chaulet - Lyon Tourisme et Congrès