1. Speaking
As you know, French people always appreciate when you make the effort to speak a bit of French.
What about taking some French conversation lessons before your trip to help you brush up your French? It is recommended to choose an online French tutor to learn with before your trip. Via Skype or by phone, a dedicated French tutor is probably the most convenient and economical solution.

2. Eating
France is famous for its cuisine, cheeses and wines. Check the Michelin guide so that you don’t miss out on the best French restaurants. For some, you will need to book a while in advance, be careful!

3. Traveling
France is beautiful country. You might want to travel by train (TGV), or to rent a car if you prefer to go to small villages that are not easily accessible by train. Check your map to see what is the best option for you.

4. Cultural sites
There’s no lack of museums in France. They are definitely part of the landscape. If you’re in Paris for just a few days, you might not want to spend a full day to visit the Louvre (even though you would probably find it worthwhile), but you can find some smaller ones, although not as famous but still with magnificent collections of art.

5. The Province
As nice as Paris and the other major cities are the charm and history of the country areas with their castles, small villages, picturesque landscapes and old world sensibilities is still the heart of the country and not to be missed.

Why traveling to Lyon?

On top on being my home town (!), Lyon is one of France’s major cities.
Known as the French capital of gastronomy, Lyon also has historic sites from the Roman period, the Renaissance, a beautiful architecture from 17th century and more modern buildings (don’t miss the Opéra National de Lyon renovated by Jean Nouvel in 1993).

What museums to visit in Lyon?

Here are the top 3 museums you should visit if you spend a few days in Lyon:
- the musée des beaux-arts de Lyon, fine arts museum housed in a former convent of the 17th century, including the Baroque chapelle Saint-Pierre,
- the musée Lumière named after the Lumière brothers who invented cinema in Lyon in 1895,
- the musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs, decorative arts museum.

Business in Lyon

Lyon is the headquarters of many companies in the pharmaceutical industry, high tech industry, media, etc.
If you’re in Lyon for business, make sure to save a day or two to visit the city!

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