Lyon http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/lyon Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:29:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 128 Lyon 475 Free Events This Weekend In Lyon: February, Fri 11th – Sat 12th, 2011 http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/lyon/2011/02/11/free-events-this-weekend-in-lyon-february-fri-11th-%e2%80%93-sat-12th-2011/ http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/lyon/2011/02/11/free-events-this-weekend-in-lyon-february-fri-11th-%e2%80%93-sat-12th-2011/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:22:30 +0000 emmamuldoon http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/lyon/?p=2738 Spending The Weekend In Lyon, Without Spending Your Money!

Free Events This Weekend In Lyon: February, Fri. 11th – Sat. 12th, 2011

(Psst! Click on the highlighted links to get a venue description and map for each event location.)

  • Friday, February 11th , 2011

Event: Joachim Expert
Description: Piano
Location: 7 Neuf Café
Time: From 6:30pm

Event: Mister Dji
Description: Reggae
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 10:30pm

Event: Red Fisch
Description: Jazz
Location: Le Jazzy’s Corner
Time: From 10pm

  • Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Event: M’a t’il dy
Description: Rock
Location: L’Absinthe
Time: From 10pm

Event: Mister Dgi
Description: Live guitar
Location: Le Jazzy’s Corner
Time: From 10pm

Event: Maurice Lachance + Tatie Charby
Description: DJ
Location: Ninkasi Kafé
Time: From 9pm

Event: La Fanfare Pustule
Description: Live Music
Location: Place de la Croix-Rousse
Time: From midday

Photo courtesy of Klabusta

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Photo courtesy of Karen Eliot

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Studying French at Inflexyon French Language Scool

Studying French at Inflexyon French Language School

Choosing a French language school in Lyon

There and three primary French language schools in Lyon that offer culturally orientated French language courses; Inflexyon, Lyon Bleu and Alliance Française de Lyon.

Inflexyon and Alliance Française de Lyon are both accredited with the French government certification “Qualité Français langue étrangère“ (French Foreign Language Quality), while Lyon Blue is accredited by IALC, the independent “International Association of Language Centres”, but doesn’t carry the “Qualité Français langue étrangère”, quality label. Following further independent research, Inflexyon topped the list of school choices, in terms of value for money (lesson length and hourly rate comparison) and also in terms of the cultural orientation of the language school.

With our research complete, it was time to test drive a course at our chosen language school in Lyon, which is exactly what our NileGuide Local Expert for Lyon did at the start of this year. Here’s what she found out:

Croix-Rousse Architecture

Croix-Rousse Architecture

Studying French at Lyon’s Inflexyon French language school

The first pleasing feature of the Inflexyon French language school is its location; situated at the foot of the World Heritage Croix-Rousse hill, the language centre is surrounded by unique architecture; tall romantic buildings of pink and yellow hues that were constructed in the 19th century to accommodate the large Jacquard looms of Lyon’s silk making industry. Rue René Leynaud – the road where Inflexyon is situated – also features one of Lyon’s most charming passageways, Passage Thiaffait; an elegant court passage that marks the ascension point that leads onto the Croix-Rousse slopes and its maze of famous Traboules de la Croix-Rousse. Rue René Leynaud also features the restaurant Le Tiafé – a small but very popular restaurant in the area – and the immense Église Saint Polycarpe; a striking church characterised by an imposing pillar fronted façade that dates back to the 18th century.

Passage Thiaffait

Église Saint Polycarpe

The Inflexyon language school itself is housed in a building typical of the area; a tall atmospheric building that shows its time-worn history in the stone spiraled staircases that connects each floor.

Situated on two levels of the building, the interior of the school has been renovated to create a modern functionality with design features that generate a warm convivial ambiance.

The reception areas of the school are where you will find the schools teaching staff and multi-lingual office staff. These areas merge with the rest of the school creating an “all doors open” atmosphere that is abuzz with the movement and activity of teachers and international students, some relaxing, chatting and studying in the school’s communal area and some moving from class to class.

International Students at Inflexyon

Inflexyon courses, accommodation in Lyon and cultural activities

French Classes at Inflexyon

Inflexyon offer course programmes that comprise six levels of attainment, ranging from beginners classes to classes for advanced learners. Entrance level is initially ascertained through a placement test, but in addition, students can choose their own formula of study within their levels of study. For example; you may be an intermediate learner who wants to focus on oral communication and French grammar. In that case, Inflexyon will help to find the most appropriate formula of classes to meet your needs.

In addition to helping students with their academic needs, Inflexyon can take care of students’ accommodation requirements, with a wide range of options including home-stay with French families, hotel residence, shared apartments and campus housing. The school also offers a wide range of cultural immersion activities ranging from cultural excursions in and around Lyon, to courses in the famous Lyonnais gastronomy, to citywide guided tours.

For full course details, contact information and further information on accommodation options offered by Inflexyon, visit the Inflexyon Official Website.

Inflexyon 033 Croix-Rousse Architecture croix rousse 066 croix rousse 060 Inflexyon 050 Studying French at Inflexyon French Language Scool

Article and photography by Emma Muldoon

Photography Copyright Emma Muldoon. All Rights Reserved

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Free Events This Weekend In Lyon: January, Fri 28th – Sat. 29th, 2011

(Psst! Click on the highlighted links to get a venue description and map for each event location.)

  • Friday, January 28th , 2011

Event: Karting
Description: Lively “manouche” swing
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 10:30pm

Event: Slap, Pulka and Hubwar
Description: Electro
Location: Les Valseuses
Time: From 9pm

Event: Les Tchériklés
Description: Popular music from the East
Location: L’Absinthe
Time: From 10pm

Event: Joachim Expert
Description: Jazz and Blues
Location: 7 Neuf Café
Time: From 6:30pm

Event: Nouvel An Berbère
Description: DJ, world music
Location: Ninkasi Kafé
Time: From 6:30pm

  • Saturday, January 28th, 2011

Event: Joachim Expert Solo
Description: Jazz and Blues piano
Location:7 Neuf Café
Time: From 8pm

Event: Lætitia
Description: Soloist with backing tracks
Location: Le Jazzy’s Corner
Time: From 10pm

Event: Jogal
Description: Acoustic Reggae
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 10pm

Photo courtesy of: Klabusta

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For full festival details, visit the Cine O’clock Official Website.

Image Courtesy of the Cine O’clock Official Website

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Free Events This Weekend In Lyon: January, Fri 21st – Sat. 22nd, 2011

(Psst! Click on the highlighted links to get a venue description and map for each event location.)

Friday, January 21st , 2011

Event: Starwax Party People
Description: DJ Ness and DJ Coshmar
Location: Ninkasi Kafé
Time: From 9pm

Event: Joachim Expert Solo
Description: Jazz and Blues (piano)
Location: 7 Neuf Café
Time: From 6:30pm

Event: Mister Dji
Description: Varied live music
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 10:30pm

Event: DJ Snoop Eat The Fu……kin’beat
Description: DJ
Location: L’Absinthe
Time: From 10pm

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Event: DJo and Babass
Description: Covers band
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 10pm

Event: David Suissa
Description: Vocalist – covers and original composition
Location: L’Absinthe
Time: From 10pm

Event: Nathalie
Description: Vocalist – Rock and R’n'B
Location: Le Jazzy’s Corner
Time: From 10pm

Event: Maurice Lachance and Tatie Charby
Description: DJs
Location: Ninkasi Kafé
Time: From 10pm

Photo courtesy of: Klabusta

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For full details and ticket sales, visit the Official Maison de la danse Website, and for venue details, a map and access details, visit Maison de la Danse @ NileGuide.com

Picture courtesy of Jeff Medaugh

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With original soundtrack screenings and French subtitles, this is a festival that one and all can enjoy. For full details and a programme of screening dates and times, visit the official Institut Lumière Website, and for an English language guide (including access details and and a map) , visit the Institut Lumière @ NileGuide.Com.

A Major Retrospective Of Alfred Hitchcock @ Lyon’s Institut Lumière: January 4th – April 3rd, 2011.

Photo courtesy of Reckon

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Free Events This Weekend In Lyon: January, Fri. 14th – Sat. 15th, 2011:

(Psst! Click on the highlighted links to get a venue description and map for each event location.)

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Event: DJ Connasse Paye Sa Gallette
Description: DJ spinning the “Wonder Woman” mix
Location: L’Absinthe
Time: From 10pm

Event: Gone Zone
Description: Rock and pop
Location: Ninkasi Kafé
Time: From 10pm

Event: Blind Test
Description: DJ Stéphane and DJ Harry Cover
Location: Le Sirius
Time: From 9pm

Event: Joachim Expert Solo
Description: Piano concert
Location: 7 Neuf Café
Time: From 6:30pm

Event: World Sound
Description: International music evening
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 22:30pm

Event: Prince Bachir
Description: Reggae dub party
Location: Les Valseuses
Time: From 9pm

Saturday, January 14th, 2011

Event: Ciocolata
Description: Gypsy music
Location: L’Absinthe
Time: From 8:30pm

Event: DJ Tatie Charby and DJ gaston
Description: DJ night
Location: Le Sirius
Time: From 10pm

Event: Lions Tribute and 2nice
Description: Reggae
Location: Le Phoebus
Time: From 10pm

Event: Mister Dji
Description: Varied live music
Location: Le Jazzy’s corner
Time: From 10pm

Photo courtesy of: Klabusta

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