Pratical information
Before starting your course at the Alliance Française de Lyon, please consult the essential information below.
This will help facilitate your registration, arrival, and integration in Lyon.
Getting to the Alliance Française de Lyon
You can visit the Alliance Française to:
- Register for a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) course
- Take an internationally recognized official exam (DELF, DALF, TCF)
- Receive personalized academic support
- Obtain your student card and enjoy local benefits
How to Get to the Alliance Française de Lyon
Located in Lyon’s 3rd arrondissement, the Alliance Française offers direct access to public transportation.
- 15 minutes on foot from Part-Dieu train station
- Close to metro lines, tramways, and buses
Address and contact
- 11, rue Pierre Bourdan – 69003 Lyon – France
- Telephone : +33 (0)4 78 95 24 72
- Email : info@aflyon.org
Opening Hours
Reception and Registration Office
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Monday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Academic Department
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Monday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2026 Calendar
| Session 1 | January 5 – January 30 |
| Session 2 | February 2 – February 27 |
| Session 3 | March 2 – March 27 |
| Session 4 | March 30 – April 24 |
| Session 5 | April 27 – May 29 |
| Session 6 | June 1 – June 26 |
| Session 7 | July 6 – July 31 |
| Session 8 | August 3 – August 28 |
| Session 9 | August 31 – September 25 |
| Session 10 | September 28 – October 23 |
| Session 11 | October 26 – November 20 |
| Session 12 | November 23 – December 18 |
Access by Public Transport
Metro
- Metro B : Place Guichard ou Saxe-Gambetta
- Metro D : Guillotière ou Saxe-Gambetta
Tram
- Tram T1 : Liberté
From the Airport or Train Station
- Part-Dieu train station : Metro B to Place Guichard
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport:
- Rhônexpress to Part-Dieu
- Bus 47 + Tram T3 to Part-Dieu
Additional Information
PMR
The Alliance Française de Lyon is fully accessible:
Entrance via Place Bahadourian
Elevator access to all classrooms
Access ramp and intercom
Accessible restrooms
Dedicated study area
The mezzanine is a quiet and functional space:
Area suitable for individual study
Self-service computers
Free and unlimited Wi-Fi access
Learning Resource Center
The resource center supports your learning from level A1 to C2.
Materials are available for on-site consultation.
Available resources:
- Grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics
- Francophone cultures and literature
- Comics and audiobooks
- Guides about Lyon and its region
- Certification preparation: TCF, DELF, DALF
Frequently asked questions
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