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Lyon, France

France's food capital, two hours from the Alps.

SIM

Prepaid picks.

●Free Mobile
●Bouygues prepaid

Transit

Pass + airport.

●TCL youth pass
●Rhônexpress tram to airport

Budget

Sample split.

●Rent ~45%
●Food ~30%
●Travel ~25%

Calendar

Highlights.

●Fête des Lumières: Dec
●Ski weekends: Jan–Mar

Hangouts

Student spots.

●Vieux Lyon bouchons
●Quais du Rhône

Peer voices

“Get the TCL youth pass before anything else.”
Smith returnee · Winter 2026 (sample) · ✓ verified by editor

EMLYON exchange FAQ

Grenoble or Lyon for a French exchange?

Grenoble if mountains come first; Lyon if you want a bigger city, food and fast trains, with the Alps still reachable.

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