Du + LyonBETA

France's gastronomic capital, offering exceptional food, a strong economy, and more affordable living than Paris. Lyon has a temperate, varies by region climate (summers avg 25°C, winters avg 5°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Französisch.

💬 Was Menschen lieben

  • Food capital of France, bouchons, Michelin stars, Paul Bocuse heritage
  • 30-40% cheaper than Paris, €1,000-1,400/mo for nice apartment
  • Strong pharma and tech economy, bioMérieux, Sanofi, startups

⚠️ Was schwierig ist

  • French absolutely essential, much less English than Paris
  • Smaller international community. Can feel provincial
  • Hot summers (35°C+), no coastal breeze, city traps heat
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French for Lyon

If you want to settle permanently, you'll need B1 French for permanent residency. It generally takes 6-9 months to reach this level with consistent study.

Anforderungen für andere Wege ansehen
🏠Get Permanent ResidencyA2
🛂Become a French CitizenB1
🎓Study at French UniversitiesB2-C1

Empfohlene Französisch-Lehrer

Magali Boursier

Magali B.

$39 / 30min
TCF, DELF, TEF, DALF, DSDI, DSDII, ÖÄK-Sprachprüfung

I'm Magali Boursier, a certified language teacher and exam coach. I help students prepare for French exams such as the TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF, and the French Baccalauréat. I also prepare for German (DSDI, DSDII, ÖÄK-Sprachprüfung). My online courses are designed to boost your confidence, strengthen your skills, and give you clear strategies to succeed. French is my mother tongue. I also speak German (C2), Slovak (C2) and English (C1).

Central European Time (Paris, CET/CEST)
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Cecile Pages

Cecile P.

$45 / 60min
DELF, DALF, TCF

Bonjour ! I’m Cécile, a certified French language teacher (DAEFLE – Alliance Française) with over 15 years of experience. What drives me? Helping learners grow, gain confidence, and become fluent in a language they once found challenging or barely knew. I believe in structured, clear guidance. My approach is simple, effective, and aligned with the CEFR levels (A1–C2). Each lesson is tailor-made to match the learner’s goals, pace, and needs. Over the years, I’ve worked with language institutes, companies from various sectors, private learners of all ages. I'm also a certified examiner and grader for the DELF (A1–B2) and DALF (C1–C2). I guide candidates through each of the four exam sections, helping them understand what’s expected and how to succeed. Practice sessions are modeled on real exams, with a strong focus on the official evaluation criteria. I Speak french (native) - Italian (C2) - English (A2–B1).

Central European Time (Paris, CET/CEST)
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Konstantina Androutsopoulou

Konstantina A.

$24 / 60min
DELF, DALF

Experienced and innovative educator with over 15 years of experience. Holds a Master 2 in Métiers du FLE from Le Mans Université, with a research focus on digital resources and sensitive topics in language education. She is a certified examiner for DELF and DALF levels, and skilled in instructional design, pedagogical engineering, and multimedia content creation. Fluent in French and English (C2 level). Adept in using modern educational tools (Articulate 360, Canvas, Padlet) and virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) to deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction.

Eastern European Time (Athens, EET/EEST)
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Anais Lujan

Anais L.

$50 / 60min
DELF, DALF, TCF

🌟 Passionnée par les langues et l'enseignement du Français Langue Etrangère, j’enseigne le français depuis plus de 10 ans à des apprenants adultes de tous niveaux (alphabétisation à C2). En tant que formatrice de formateurs, j’aide les professeurs à enrichir leurs compétences pédagogiques au travers d’activités ludiques, dynamiques et créatives. Mon objectif est de rendre l'apprentissage du français à la fois engageant et accessible, en utilisant des méthodes d'enseignement innovantes et interactives. Sur mon poste de chargée d’ingénierie pédagogique, je conçois des programmes d'études sur mesure qui répondent aux besoins spécifiques de mes élèves et je crée des modules d’apprentissage en ligne sur des plateformes LMS.

Central European Time (Paris, CET/CEST)
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Visa-Wege

Frankreich offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

📋Passeport Talent - Qualified Employee

For skilled workers with master's degree

Berechtigung:Master's degree or equivalent, Employment contract 3+ months
Gehalt:40K+
Bearbeitungszeit:~16 Wochen
Weg zur Aufenthaltsgenehmigung:Ja
💼EU Blue Card

For highly qualified workers with higher salary

Berechtigung:3+ years higher education, Employment contract 6+ months
Gehalt:59K+
Bearbeitungszeit:~16 Wochen
Weg zur Aufenthaltsgenehmigung:Ja
Anforderungen für andere Wege ansehen
🚀Passeport Talent - Innovative Business~16 Wochen
📋Passeport Talent - Employee on Assignment~16 Wochen
📋Salarié Visa~12 Wochen

⚠️ Visa-Anforderungen ändern sich häufig. Überprüfe immer bei offiziellen Quellen oder einem lizenzierten Einwanderungsberater.

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