Considering a 2 month stay in Lyon

Last activity 09 December 2013 by annemue

1377 Views

2 replies

Post new topic

spattonMember30 November 2013 11:01:00

Hello,

I am considering working out of our company's Lyon office this summer for 2 months (Jun/Jul). If I were to do this, I would bring my family, rent an apartment, etc.

My question is what could my family do or get involved in while they are here since I will be working during the days.

I my wife and I are mid-40's, I would bring my two sons (16 and 12). I'm not sure if my daughter (19) would come.

They dont speak French, but if we do this, we would take intro French class before coming. I want them to experience the people here, not just act like tourist (that will be the weekends). I was here a month this fall working and it was a great experience. I want them to have the same experience, but I dont know what they could do to get out and meet people quickly in two months.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

rockyn2020Active member30 November 2013 19:14:44

Hello,

I am a fellow American who now resides in this wounderful city. I usually organise english speaking activities for people who don't speak French. I don't ask any money or anything; it is just a way to connect people who cannot otherwise communicate with other people because of language.

Contact me when you arrive in Lyon and I'll be glad to show you guys arround town.

Enjoy

Rocky

annemueMember09 December 2013 11:29:15

In June the boys could still go to the ISL (International School of Lyon) in Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon if you have the money for it (it's expensive). I know a Japanese family whose then 11yo. daughter went there last June, so she could socialize/make contacts for the rest of the summer (they went back to Japan after the summer).
Anne

Articles to help you in your expat project in Lyon

Working in Lyon
Lyon, France's third-largest city, sits at the crossroads between northern and southern Europe. Bordered by a ...
Accommodation in Lyon
Lyon is a vibrant economic center that is important both nationally and across Europe. The region offers lots of ...
Study in Lyon
Lyon, situated between the sea and the mountains, is renowned for its rich two-thousand-year history and ...
Apartment Hunting in Lyon
It is very difficult to find an apartment in Lyon, even more so if you are a foreigner. I looked frantically for 3 ...
Things to see and to do in Lyon
Lyon is a prominent city in France, renowned as the country's gastronomic capital with a number of highly ...
Getting around Lyon
Lyon is readily accessible from Paris via the TGV, France's high-speed train network. Once in the city, you ...
Working Holiday Visa in France for Australians
A true love affair has developed between Australians and France. The reasons for this are numerous but often ...
Working Holiday Visa in France for Japanese nationals
Are you Japanese, and have you always dreamed of exploring the length and breadth of France for several months ...