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Language trip to Lyon
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Explore this beautiful city steeped in history
Lyon is the capital city of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The city's centre reflects 2,000 years of history and makes a fascinating base for a language trip. There are diverse sites to explore from the city's spectacular Traboules, connecting Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill, to the Musée Lumière, the birthplace of cinematography.
Sample itinerary
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Day 1
Your flight arrives at lunchtime into Lyon. In the afternoon explore Lyon's Roman history at the Gallo-Roman Museum and time to settle in. Dinner in the hostel.
Day 2
Morning class at a French Language school. Enjoy a guided tour of Lyon's spectacular Traboules, the city's underground passageways rich in history, followed by a silk weaving workshop. There is some free time for shopping and to practice your French language skills. Dinner in the hostel and a quiz evening.
Day 3
In the morning explore Lyon by an open bus tour, followed by a visit to Lyon's Musée de la Résistance, it chronicles the French Resistance as well as Jewish deportation in World War II. Explore the city's peaceful Parc de la Tête d'Or and its zoo. Dinner in the hostel. Enjoy an evening of bowling!
Day 4
Morning visit to the fascinating Musée Cinéma et Miniature. In the afternoon, visit the Musée Lumière devoted to Auguste and Louis Lumière, inventors of cinematography. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 5
Some free time for final exploration before your lunchtime flight.
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Visits
Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.
- Gallo-Roman Museum
- Silk Weaving Workshop
- Resistance and Deportation History Center
- Zoo Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Bowling
- Musée Lumière Film
- Musée Cinéma et Miniature
Lugdunum, the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilisation has fascinating avant-garde architecture and exhibits, helping visitors to discover what Lyon’s Roman, Gaul and Celtic forebears got up to.
Learn about silk weaving using 19th century Jacquard machines and watch different techniques being performed.
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The Resistance and Deportation History Center in Lyon is a poignant museum dedicated to the French Resistance and the deportation of Jews during World War II. Located in the former Military Health School, which was occupied by the Gestapo, it offers a powerful narrative through its extensive archives, personal stories, and historical artifacts
Lyon Zoo, in the tranquil Parc de la Tête d'Or, offers both educational and scientific treasures. Spanning an area of 8 hectares, the zoological garden is home to more than 400 animals. The sub-Saharan biotope raises awareness of the biodiversity of the African continent.
Take on your friends with a game or two and see who comes out as the bowling champion!
The Musée Lumière in Lyon is a museum and institute dedicated to the life and works of the Lumière Brothers,and their contributions to the art of cinema. The museum is thought to be situated on the spot where the art of cinematography was born. Explore projections, interactive features, documents, artifacts, ephemera, and information about the brothers and their works.
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See the history of cinema through an immersive experience and admire original costumes from your favourite films. The artist Dan Ohlmanna, pioneer in Miniature Art, also offers you a journey through a collection of more than a hundred masterpieces created by different miniaturist artists.
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Where to stay
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Our hostel is in the heart of the old town and is just a 10-minute walk from the city's must-see monuments. The hostel's large capacity and classrooms makes it an ideal venue for school groups. The highlight is the beautiful terrace offering spectacular views across the city.
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FAQs
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to secure the best possible accommodation and excursion programme for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.
We agree a three-stage process so that payments can be staggered to make it easier for parents.
The most pleasant time of year to come to Europe is between May and September; you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.