Erasmus and international students in Lyon

Lyon, the welcoming city! Many foreign students dream of spending time in Lyon, and no wonder. If you come to Lyon as a foreign, international or Erasmus student, you’ll discover the perfect place to live an unforgettable experience.

Student Place is here to support you and help you prepare for an exceptional year. With over 35,000 international students in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make friends and enjoy every moment.

Lyon is one of France’s largest cities. You’ll love it!

For an Erasmus student, living in Lyon is as expensive as living anywhere else in France. In general, students are quite satisfied. Expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle, but here’s an estimate of average monthly costs for a student in Lyon:

• Accommodation: between 400 and 700 euros
• Food: between 200 and 300 euros
• Transport: approx. 30 euros
• Leisure: approximately 100 euros to 200 euros

This means you should budget at least 700 euros a month to live in Lyon. However, there are ways of reducing these costs, such as looking for shared accommodation or buying cheaper groceries from discount supermarkets.

Looking for Erasmus accommodation in Lyoncan be difficult, especially for foreign students. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect home:

• Start your search as early as possible, preferably 5 to 4 months before your arrival in Lyon.
• Extend your search to other areas of Lyon and surrounding towns.
• Use specialized websites such as Student Place and social networks to find accommodation.
• Contactstudent associationsfor help.

It’s important to note that rents in Lyon are relatively reasonable, but demand is high, so be prepared to compromise and adjust your budget accordingly.

Lyon is a lively city, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself. There are bars, clubs, cafés, restaurants, cinemas, theaters, museums and much more. Here are a few ideas for enjoying Lyon’s nightlife:

• The most popular clubs are located in the Guillotière district. You’ll find plenty of electronic music and dance clubs. My advice would be to go every Wednesday to the Célèbre Club, where Erasmus evenings are organized for international and Erasmus students. The event attracts over 300 foreign students every Wednesday.

• If you prefer bars, head for Old Lyon, where you’ll find a wide variety of bars, pubs and cafés.

• The Confluence district is also a popular place to relax and enjoy the evening. There are many bars and restaurants with terraces.

• Erasmus parties are also very popular in Lyon. You can find out about upcoming events on the Erasmus Place in Lyon.

Be careful not to spend too much on outings, as this can quickly add up to a hefty monthly bill. But don’t forget that you’re in Lyon for an unforgettable experience, so treat yourself while staying safe.

From Lyon you can really visit the whole of France and its neighbouring countries. To get to Lyon, you can use Lyon Saint Exupéry airport, then the bus or metro to get closer to the city. From Paris, just take a train or Flixbus. From Marseille you can also take a train, flixbus or blablacar.

You can easily visit Normandy and Brittany, Giverny, the Loire castles, Champagne, the Côte d’Azur, Belgium and Amsterdam.

With Erasmus Place you can travel easily and cheaply with 20 different nationalities every weekend. You can discover all the trips on the platform and take your place directly.

Lyon is a cultural and historic city with many tourist attractions and events throughout the year. You’re in the cradle of European history, a multicultural hub and a bustling city. I can only advise you to come to Lyon. We look forward to seeing you