LISA! FRENCH COURSES IN LYON

Lyon is renowned for being the culinary heart of France, where visitors will fall in love with its labyrinth of ‘traboules’, winding narrow passages. In Lyon we offer Language and Culture courses as well as the course “French and Cuisine” for gourmets.

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3 REASONS TO CHOOSE LYON

1. Top location: Learn French in France’s gourmet city at a convenient price
2. French and Cuisine: Visits to restaurants, cooking classes and food tasting
3. Quality: Wide range of courses, Language and Culture courses

Lyon is characterised by narrow and intricate streets with plenty of bistros, bars and excellent restaurants. The capital city of the Rhône-Alpes region has a unique varied cultural scene. Here you will find many museums, theatres, the magnificent Opera hall and large green parks. Many ancient religious buildings, an antique Roman amphitheatre and narrow streets called “Traboules” create the image of the city. They are actually intricate passages connecting one courtyard to another. This maze of alleyways is still popular among visitors who walk across inner courtyards. Getting lost in this romantic labyrinth is a good way to discover the hidden charming corners and sites of the city such as the old puppet theatre. The nightlife in Lyon is also worth experiencing. Vieux Lyon, the historic city centre lying on the left bank of the river Saône, has been declared UNESCO World Heritage. On the top of the Fourvière hill the awe-inspiring Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière dominates the city since 1872. The church can be reached by cable car.

LISA! Language courses »

Our LISA! Language courses in Lyon are high-quality French courses with accommodation. Classes start every Monday. If the beginning day is on a public holiday, the course will start on Tuesday (see Calendar). Our language courses are suitable for students and professionals, both beginners and advanced speakers. During the course, your accommodation will be in a friendly host family or in a studio.

Accreditations »

With more than 20 years of experience, LISA! Study Abroad is today one of the best agencies offering organised language programmes. Our LISA! school in Lyon has been accredited by Label Quality FLE and is a member of IALC, Campus France and Groupement FLE. All our teachers are mother-tongue speakers and specialize in teaching French as a foreign language.

Your language course in Lyon »

During your first day at school, you will be assigned to the suitable level class according to your language knowledge. This guarantees an excellent and successful learning. After classes, you will have plenty of time to explore the city and its surroundings. Our LISA! language school offers several organised activities during the week and our friendly school team will surely give you good tips and suggestion on the city’s highlights. They will also recommend you the best places where to do shopping, to have a coffee and to party with friends. You can also explore the city on your own. You will surely find fellow-travellers wishing to join you during your tours. The best way to improve your knowledge of a foreign language is getting in touch with the local people. Therefore, we suggest that you take every opportunity to practice your knowledge with mother-tongue speakers. The accommodation in a host family is perfect for testing every day what you have just learned.

Arrival »

We recommend that you take a flight to Lyon. From the airport you can easily reach your accommodation using public transport. It takes 30 minutes to reach the city centre from the airport by bus. For more information please visit www.rhonexpress.fr. If you arrive in Lyon’s main train station between 08:00 and 22:00, you can book our organised transfer service to your host family, which is already included in price.

Things to do in Lyon

• Watch pink flamingos in the “Parc de la Tête d'Or”

• Go on a boat trip along the Rhône river

• Enjoy the view of Lyon from the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

• Walk in the botanical garden “Parc de la Tête d'Or”

• Coffee and macarons at an outdoor café on the banks of the Saône and Rhône river

• Have dinner at Paul Bocuse’s top restaurant “L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges”

• Buy souvenirs in shops in the narrow “Traboules”

• Have a cocktail in “Bec de Jazz”

• Try traditional Lyonnaise cuisine in a bouchon such as “Le Poêlon d'Or”

We are happy to help you find the language course which best meets your needs. We will give you advice on the best time to travel, the ideal duration of your language course, information about the respective entry requirements and about how to get to your accommodation. Our information service is free of charge. You can book your language course by phone, e-mail or by filling out our online booking form.