american expats in Lyon?

[Bevdeforges]

Originally Posted by southernguy

I'd really like some help trying to find a reasonably price flat in Lyon convenient to public transportation...and TGV...any suggestions and can i get a nice place for 400 to 550 Euros?

You've posted this now several times with no response. If you're an American moving to Lyon, can you get some assistance from your employer or school (assuming you're over on a work or student visa)? These are the "traditional" sources of assistance in finding a flat.

Otherwise, you need to simply start contacting rental agents when you hit town.
Cheers,
Bev

[Mathieu]

Really depends where you want to be in Lyon (where will you be working/studying?)

For a reasonably price flat in Lyon, then avoid Lyon 6, but you can look for somethign either in Lyon 3 or Villeurbanne.

You can try the sudent guide: just google for "Lyon Campus pages guide"

If you are not in Lyon to visit flats by yourself you may want to ask one of the so called "Regies" to help you. See on qype (co.uk/fr716-lyon/categories/425-rental-agency-in-lyon)

Otherwise some small ads can be found on web sites like pap, bonjour,...

Good luck and let us know when you arrive here!

Mathieu
(was expat in Bristol, back in Lyon now)

[Ngan]

My husband and I stayed at Residence St. Nicolas when we were looking for a permanent place. The residence is located right by Part Dieu, a city center-ish area and has great access to anywhere in the city. It was the most affordable option we could find in that area, but it still came to 45 euros a night for us (this is with discount through my husband's work)...However, by the time we were leaving, they offered to let us rent the room (one bedroom w/ kitchen/livingroom apartment type) for 650 euros a month. Anyway, sorry for being long-winded, the bottom line is that perhaps you can talk to these apartment-hotel places and ask for a (big) discount if you rent for a month or longer. Best of luck! And check out paru-vendu website. It has lots of ads. Also, there is the Centre Régional Information Jeunesse CRIJ...I have seen quite a few students coming there to look for places. It's a youth center but all age groups are welcomed. People there are very nice and the place is nice, safe, and clean if you're just looking for some place to camp out for a few hours.

[DominicOT]

Hi everyone,

I'm curently studying french here in Lyon and am staying with a host family who have nothing but french channels. I'm desperate to see the US election coverage on Nov 4 on CNN (or if absolutely desperate, Fox), do any of you know whether a bar in lyon will be hosting an election party or of anything similar where the election will be screened?

Kind Regards,

Dominic

[Bevdeforges]

CNN is probably your best bet - and for that you only need to find someone with satellite tv. (CanalSat or TPS) Democrats Abroad usually runs big election night parties - but in France there is no local chapter in Lyon. (Closest seems to be Strasbourg - fancy a road trip, perhaps?)

Actually, I'd be surprised if the French channels (France 2 or TF1) don't have some pretty intense coverage election night. They normally don't announce these things until the very last minute.
Cheers,
Bev

[MichaelS]

As mentioned earlier in this thread, it is probably a bad idea to try and rent an apartment in France from NY city. You should book a month or two in one of those long stay hotels (like Citadines, Apparty City, or the above mentioned residence hotel) and then search for permanent apartments when you get here. The long-stay places are a bit more expensive than an apartment, but you dont have to worry about deposits, securities, long contracts, etc. and they generally come with free internet, cable, electricy, phone, etc. and free, or cheap, maid service.

--michael

[clairelac]

Hello everybody,
I'm French and live in Lyon. I would like to be able to advise you on the best area but it really depends on what you are looking for. I've been living in the Bellecour area so far and really loved it: it's really the center of the city, very easy to get everywhere, lots of shops and restaurants.
the 6th arrondissement is more posh (also more expensive I guess)
If you are after something more typical you should go to Saint Jean (=vieux Lyon) or Croix Rousse. But it's almost impossible to park a car there.
The place you really should avoid is Guillotière because it's not safe.
If you are looking for a house with a garden then it's best to go a bit outside the city center: Ecully, St Didier aux monts d'or, Villeurbanne etc....
In January I will be moving to Tassin la Demi Lune which is also outside Lyon (20-30 min from the center by public transport, 15 buy car). I'm looking for a flatmate and I would be very happy to share a flat whit an english speaking person so please don't hesitate to contact me and ask me questions. It's a ground floor flat and there is a very cute garden.

Actually if I can be of any help for anything, just ask!

[southernguy]

Hi,
I'm from the US...will you describe the flat and tell me what the monthly rental will be including all expenses? Are you looking for one flatmate?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks...

Originally Posted by clairelac

Hello everybody,
I'm French and live in Lyon. I would like to be able to advise you on the best area but it really depends on what you are looking for. I've been living in the Bellecour area so far and really loved it: it's really the center of the city, very easy to get everywhere, lots of shops and restaurants.
the 6th arrondissement is more posh (also more expensive I guess)
If you are after something more typical you should go to Saint Jean (=vieux Lyon) or Croix Rousse. But it's almost impossible to park a car there.
The place you really should avoid is Guillotière because it's not safe.
If you are looking for a house with a garden then it's best to go a bit outside the city center: Ecully, St Didier aux monts d'or, Villeurbanne etc....
In January I will be moving to Tassin la Demi Lune which is also outside Lyon (20-30 min from the center by public transport, 15 buy car). I'm looking for a flatmate and I would be very happy to share a flat whit an english speaking person so please don't hesitate to contact me and ask me questions. It's a ground floor flat and there is a very cute garden.

Actually if I can be of any help for anything, just ask!

[southernguy]

Do you happen to know how far your flat is from Golf Club Lyon, 38280 Villette D'Anthon? How long by car? Thanks

Originally Posted by clairelac

Hello everybody,
I'm French and live in Lyon. I would like to be able to advise you on the best area but it really depends on what you are looking for. I've been living in the Bellecour area so far and really loved it: it's really the center of the city, very easy to get everywhere, lots of shops and restaurants.
the 6th arrondissement is more posh (also more expensive I guess)
If you are after something more typical you should go to Saint Jean (=vieux Lyon) or Croix Rousse. But it's almost impossible to park a car there.
The place you really should avoid is Guillotière because it's not safe.
If you are looking for a house with a garden then it's best to go a bit outside the city center: Ecully, St Didier aux monts d'or, Villeurbanne etc....
In January I will be moving to Tassin la Demi Lune which is also outside Lyon (20-30 min from the center by public transport, 15 buy car). I'm looking for a flatmate and I would be very happy to share a flat whit an english speaking person so please don't hesitate to contact me and ask me questions. It's a ground floor flat and there is a very cute garden.

Actually if I can be of any help for anything, just ask!

[mi-quebecoise]

Hello - We have twice rented furnished apartments in Lyon with this 'regroupment' of individials who each have 1 apartment to rent. Both were great - good price, situated in interesting neighbourhoods and comfortable. I highly recommend them.

Location courte durée d'appartements meublés, chambres d'hôtes, gîtes : Lyon et Rhône

It was a great way to get to know Lyon by living in a 'real' apartment, in a 'real' neighbourhood instead of a more hotel-type commercial temporary environment.

Good luck! Siara