An exceptional place to live
Some of the most attractive cities around
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!*
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.
* Studies by Arthur Lloyd, L’Express and L’Étudiant.
A dynamic region
2nd MOST
MOUNTAINOUS
REGION
IN EUROPE
2nd REGION
IN NUMBER
OF SPORTS CLUBS
Les Nuits de Fourvière, Lyon
International Street Theatre Festival, Aurillac
International Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand
Design Biennial, Saint-Etienne
Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
Musée des Confluences, Lyon
Lyon’s Festival of Lights
6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
The third-largest hot spring destination in France
94 Michelin-starred restaurants
Nature parks and reserves
Chaîne des Puys-Limagne Fault
40 cycle paths and multi-use trails
Marcel Michelin Stadium, Clermont-Ferrand
Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, Saint-Etienne
The world’s largest ski resort
