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
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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
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Opening Hours

Reception and Registration Office

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.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 12November 23 – December 18

2026 Holydays

novembre 1st 2026All Saints’ Day
november 11 2026The Armistice
december 25 2026Christmas

2027 Calendar

Session 1January 4 – January 29
Session 2February 1 – February 26
Session 3March 1 – March 26
Session 4March 29 – April 23
Session 5April 26 – May 26
Session 6May 31 – June 25
Session 7July 5 – July 30
Session 7Week 1 : July 5 au July 16
Week 2 : July 19 au July 30
Session 8August 2 – August 27
Session 8Semaine 1 : August 2 au August 13
Semaine 2 : August 16 au August 27
Session 9August 30 – September 24
Session 10September 27 – October 22
Session 11October 25 – November 19
Session 12November 22 – December 17

2027 HOLIDAYS

january 1 2027New Year’s Day
march 29 2027Easter Monday
may 1 2027Labor Day
may 6 2027Ascension
may 8 2027Victory of 1945
may 17 2027Pentecost Monday
july 14 2027National Day
august 15 2027Assumption
novembre 1st 2027All Saints’ Day
november 11 2027The Armistice
december 25 2027Christmas

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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
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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
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Frequently asked questions

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