Lyon

Lyon is a great place to live and it’s so easy to get around the city unless there’s a strike of course!  One of the best nights I had in Lyon was the Fête des Lumières which is in early December and is not to be missed. The light shows they put on are amazing especially around the Hôtel de Ville.  Lyon is also well situated if you want to travel as it is within easy reach of Paris via the TGV and Switzerland isn’t too far either.
I was teaching in two schools in Lyon and at both I found the teachers welcoming and happy to help me with any queries that I may have had about the profession.  Through talking to staff, my students, my flat mates and their friends, I feel my conversational French has improved, I’d recommend you take every opportunity to immerse yourself in the language; it’s by far the best way to learn. 

Daniel Eastham