3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France

June 24, 2016

3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France

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3-MINUTE TRAVEL GUIDE:
LYON, FRANCE

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DON’T FORGET TO PACK Running shoes, lined paper

BEST LEFT AT HOME Shampoo and other bulky toiletries

WHERE TO LIVE 6th Arrondissement, near Parc de la Tête d’Or

BEST EATS NEAR CAMPUS Paul (popular French cafe)

FAVORITE FRENCH ACTIVITY  “La grève” — strikes — just kidding!

WHERE TO STUDY Slika — a friendly “American-style” coffee shop

MUST-TRY LOCAL DISH Quenelle

BEST PHOTO OP “Only Lyon” sign at Confluence

BIGGEST FAIL Classes at Bron campus

BUY THIS Carte Jeune (youth rail discount card)

NOT THAT Vélo’v membership

MOST INTERESTING CLASS International relations between the US and UK

BEST PART OF THE PROGRAM Opportunity for full French immersion in school and at home

UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND TRIPS  Annecy, Calanques de Cassis, Grenoble

BONUS PRO TIP Living with a host family gives you the most immersive French language experience

3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France
3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France
3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France
3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France
3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France
3-minute travel guide: Lyon, France

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