Erasmus Experience in Lyon, France by Louise

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lyon?

No

How much does it cost to live in Lyon?

460 euros per month (300 euro deposit)

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

There are language courses available at Lyon 3 University for exchange students but you need a solid level of French to do the classes

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Lyon from your city?

Only 2 direct flights a week to the whole of Scotland (none at all in November). Lots of flights via Paris

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Lyon?

Ayer's Rock, Boston Bar

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Parc de la Tete d'Or,

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Lyon in the future?

Transport in the city is amazing - cheap and everything (buses, trams and metros) are so frequent