Lyon's assets!
- History of Lyon
- Neighborhoods to live
- Displacements
- Education
- Culture and events…
Discover all the advantages of Lyon and its region for living and working there in our general presentation to download here!
On this page you’ll find plenty of documentary resources about Lyon and its region !
Public transport, cost of real estate, cost of living, employment, international schools, history of Lyon, tourism, services for newcomers, etc.
Enjoy your visit !
Public transport in Lyon
TCL (Public Transport System of the Lyon area) it’s :
- 4 subway lines,
- 2 funicular lines,
- 6 tram lines
- and over 120 bus et trolleybus lines.
The system serves 73 towns, i.e. 1.3 million people across a territory of 746 square km!
See the TCL map and all lines and services on the website.
Real estate and living costs
Cost of living :
Choosing Lyon means choosing a better quality of life! Lyon offers its residents a pleasant living environment that’s just the right size, along with a lower cost of living than in larger urban areas: for an equivalent quality of life, Lyon costs 30% less than Paris.
Download the presentation on real estate costs in Lyon proper and neighbouring towns.
Want more information?
If you’d like to compare the cost of living of your current city and future destination, try this website for expats: https://www.lecoutdelexpat.com/
The Lyon employment area
The local economy, the labour market and sectors of activity:
Download our presentation on the Lyon employment area
Also consult our job offers !
International education
The Lyon region covers all education needs, from nursery school to university, including several with programmes specifically for children from foreign countries, with dual nationality or who are bilingual.
New arrivals ? All the useful links !
Here are links to some of the numerous associations and organisations which can help facilitate your arrival and getting settled in the Lyon region:
See also our new arrivals guide
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