Find all the information you need to discover and make the most of your city!
Tourism
Lyon is a city full of history and dynamic modern life. Students can explore the city through visits and excursions, or simply by strolling through it.
- OnlyLyon has prepared a comprehensive guide to the city and things to do during your time here.
- L’Office du tourisme d’Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes provides useful guides for most destinations in the region
Local Guides
The French enjoy life and spending time in cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs. Local guides include:
Staying Active
Lyon is an active city with many facilities for:
As well as tennis and badminton courts, skateparks and many other sports facilities.
The student Sports Club offers over 20 sports activities as well as participation in French University Championships (find out more)
Local Culture
Lyon offers students many opportunities to enjoy the arts and culture. Many of its venues offer discounts for students with a student card and participate in the Student Culture Pass (Pass Culture Etudiant) programme.
Museums
- Le Musée des beaux-arts (Fine Arts Museum) is one of the best in France.
- Le Musée d’Art Contemporain de Lyon (Museum of Contemporary Art): a modern art museum near Tête d’Or park.
- Le Musée des Confluences (Confluences Museum): a museum of natural sciences and anthropology with major temporary exhibitionses
Other Museums
Lyon has many other museums covering a wide range of arts, sciences and history, including the cinema museum, textile museum, and printing museum.
Performing Arts
- Opéra de Lyon : Winner of the “World’s Best Opera Company 2017” award.
- Théâtre des Célestins : One of France’s oldest continuously operating theatres, opened in 1792.
- Théâtre Odéon : Comedies and dramatic theatrical productions
- Maison de la Danse : France’s premier theatre dedicated to dance
Other Venues
Lyon has a strong café-theatre scene, especially in the city’s 1st and 5th arrondissements. To discover them click here.
Music and Concerts
A wide range of concerts and festivals take place throughout the year in Lyon and across the wider metropolitan area.
Sports
Lyon is one of France’s most vibrant cities when it comes to football. Here are the city’s professional teams: