Some of the most attractive cities aroundAn exceptional place to live
Thanks to the exceptional quality of life, more and more executives and students are choosing Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. In 2017, they voted Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble the most attractive French cities to live in!*
* Studies by Arthur Lloyd, L’Express and L’Étudiant.
These cities sit amongst some truly exceptional urban and rural landscapes, and are the ideal places to enjoy a wide range of activities:
hiking, winter sports, spas, picturesque village and historic châteaux, major international events or even just enjoying great local food and drink.
A dynamic region
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most mountainous region in europe
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region in number of sports clubs
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festivals
- CultureCulture
- Food and drinkFood and drink
- Family funFamily fun
- NatureNature
- SportSport
Major sites and major festivals
Les Nuits de Fourvière, Lyon
International Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand
International Street Theatre Festival, Aurillac
Les Châteaux de la Drôme
Jazz in Vienne
Musilac, Savoie
Design Biennial, Saint-Etienne
Top region for food and drinks in France
94 Michelin-starred restaurants
43 wine appellations
21 AOC-protected cheeses
Activities for the whole family to enjoy
The third-largest hot spring destination in France
6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Lyon’s Festival of Lights
Le PAL
Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
Vulcania
Walibi Amusement Park
Parc des Oiseaux
Peaugres Safari
Museum of Fine Art, Lyon
Musée des Confluences, Lyon
The region boasts 7,328 establishments which offer outdoor activities
Mont-Blanc
Chaîne des Puys-Limagne Fault
Lake Annecy
Nature parks and reserves
69 major hiking trails
40 cycle paths and multi-use trails
Major sports events for every kind of sports fan
The world’s largest ski resort
Saintélyon
Mont-Blanc Ultra-Trail
Groupama Stadium, Lyon
Marcel Michelin Stadium, Clermont-Ferrand
Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, Saint-Etienne
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