Business ServicesInformation on how to set up as a sole trader or start a small business in France re-selling goods or materials, or offering services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations. The very latest French, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Contract workers resident in France must be correctly registered to receive payments. Portage Salarial organisations act as "agents" and provide a service through which a worker can legally invoice clients and receive social security. The Cheque Emploi Service Universel (CESU) method of paying for domestic workers. How to register and use it (both employers and employees). Also information on Cheque Emploi Tres Petites Entreprises (CETPE) staff payment system for small business owners EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in French employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to France: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. Information on the various types of job contract used for working in France. Details for employers and employees on the fixed term contract (CDD), long-term contract (CDI), part-time and temporary job contracts (contrat de travail a temps partiel). Offering a job or looking for staff in Lyon or the Rhone Valley? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking for a job in Lyon or the Rhone Valley? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Use the power of the Internet to get from French to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Information on the legal obligations of gite and chambre d'hote owners in France. If you run self-catering accommodation or provide Bed & Breakfast hospitality there are certain obligations to fulfill. Posting a letter in France? Find the post code for all addresses in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. Find out also how to write a French address, and about the various ways to post a letter or parcel in France. A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. With links to holidays in the UK and US. If you stay in France for over three months and you are not an EU citizen - if you are American, Canadian, Australian, South African or from elsewhere outside the EU - you will need a titre de sejour residency permit. Here's how. Information on how to set up a French business: details on the self-employed sole trader (EI), limited liability single operator (EURL) and the SARL (company). Plus: documents needed to register at the CFE, and tax regimes BIC, BNC and Micro-entreprise. Information for a worker in France who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking. ^ Top of Page ^ Cars, Bikes & DrivingInformation on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent. Getting around Lyon and the Rhone Valley on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum. Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums. All vehicles must undergo regular inspection revisione, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested. Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on French roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. Some handy tips on safety when driving in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites. Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license. Information on driving permits in France: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a French driving test. Comprehensive list of French terms and phrases useful if the car has broken down, has a flat tyre or if the keys are locked inside. Also a list of mechanical terminology and car parts in English and French for dealing with auto repairs and mechanics. Information on how to register a foreign caravan, trailer or camper van in France: getting the vehicle to conform to French requirements, where to go to and how to arrange for the vehicle to be check and what paperwork to take to get the registration. General information on the types of French vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in France. Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to France. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto French plates. Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash. Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. Rental bikes in Lyon: a self-service system allowing access to bicycles at any time from stations across the town. Short-term tickets and long-term subscriptions are available and the bikes may be used for up to 24 hours. ^ Top of Page ^ Community Life: LyonContact information for the national and local administrative centres of Lyon, Rhone, Drome and the Ardeche. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more. Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA. Consular offices provide services for their expatriate citizens living in France. Services include replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations. Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside France. A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Lyon and the Rhone Valley region. Information on France; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in France. Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Lyon, Rhone, Loire, Drome and the Ardeche. Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions. A pet owner in France has several responsibilities regarding identification and animal health. Find out too how to buy a pet, what to do about a lost pet animal and the French laws regarding dangerous dogs. Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health of dogs and other animals living in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from France. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Anything to do with animals in Lyon and the Rhone Valley - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here. The best printed guides for living and working in France, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest. The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news. The AVF (Accueil des Villes Francaise) is a French organisation established to help newcomers to an area find the information and social integration they may need. Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in the departments of Rhone, Loire, Drome and Ardeche. EU citizens may vote in several of the French elections. This page tells you how. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Federal election. Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions. AngloINFO Lyon's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout Lyon, Rhone, Drome and the Ardeche, with events, music, sport and more… ^ Top of Page ^ Computers & TelecomsSpecially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most. The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO. Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to! AngloINFO's free search and navigation companion that works with you while you surf, providing instant access to the most useful aspects of the Internet. Designed to help you find exactly what you want, as quickly as possible. AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now! Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options. France Telecom is the country's telecoms network for land lines, mobile/cellular phones and internet. Handy telephone numbers for installation, complaints, directory enquiries and more. Information on the many companies offering Internet access in France with details on the services available and contact information for the service provider.
A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in France and Lyon and the Rhone Valley. How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog. The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Online phone books for France, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users. The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English! What's new on AngloINFO Lyon - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed. How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Lyon and the Rhone Valley, elsewhere in France or throughout the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Education & TrainingFrench language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online. Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in France. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in France. A calendar of the school terms in Lyon, Rhone, Drome and the Ardeche: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation. The basics of the education system in France for children in the school system in Lyon or the Rhone Valley. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. Information for people moving to Lyon to study. With information on the university system in France, the application and enrolment procedures, housing and financial assistance. Information about children raised in a culture outside of that of their parents, with links to TCK websites. ^ Top of Page ^ Entertainment & ArtsTitles relevant to France on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. Order online from Amazon. Read all about art and artists in Lyon and the Rhone Valley - and with the AngloINFO Bookshop you can order online!
DVB (Digital Video Braodcasting) or terrestrial digital television is available in France under the name Television Numerique Terrestre (TNT). AngloINFO tells you how to get it and what you'll get when you do. The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Lyon and the Rhone Valley. The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO. Lyon, Rhone, Loire and Ardeche have a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available. The top titles set in and around France, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums using discount tickets and vouchers. Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku. Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in France. Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in Lyon and the Rhone Valley, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming classical music events in and around Lyon and the Rhone Valley, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming Jazz events in Lyon, Rhone, Loire and the Ardeche from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Lyon and the Rhone Valley, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. ^ Top of Page ^ Family Life & Living in LyonInformation for parents with young children moving to or living in France: infant and child health matters (the carnet de sante), private and state facilities for out of school activities, child benefits and financial aid, and school traditions. Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in France: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, French social security and more. Information on the French marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in France. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process. Information on what to do when it's time to leave France; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets. Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy. Information on the alternative to marriage in France, PACS, a civil union which gives pacser couples many of the same legal rights of a traditionally married couple. It is also recognsied for same-sex couples as a form of gay marriage. The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in France. Who to contact and what to expect from the French system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth. ^ Top of Page ^ Financial & LegalInformation on opening a French bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more. Information on the stages of the process involved in a married couple separating and ending a marriage in France and the types of non-contested French divorce available. With details on the possible financial consequences of each type. Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO. This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money. A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment. Information on becoming a taxpayer in France, when and how to submit your return and details on the tax bands applied to your income. Also find out how other incomes may be taxed (pensions, rental income, interest, dividends), social charges and benefits Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan. A simple guide the various Social Security organisations in France - their responsibilities and what they do for you in sickness, unemployment, maternity and pregnancy, retirement and other times of financial need. New measures of French tax and international legislation affecting French-resident taxpayers were introduced in 2010. This page reviews the main changes and those effective from 2011. The Loi de Finances was voted at the end of 2010. Brief explanation of French taxes, with information on the payment dates of: income tax (impot sur le revenue), occupiers tax (taxe d'habitation), audiovisual tax (redevance audiovisuelle ) and land tax (taxe fonciere). Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances. Information on the different taxes for French residents; property taxes, VAT, wealth tax and stamp duty. Who has to pay and how to go about paying these taxes. Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Information on the system of heirship for residents and those with fixed assets in France. The rules of reserved and unreserved allocations and how to make it work for you. Information includes details on legal changes introduced January 2007. nformation on your rights in the event of a natural disaster destroying your property in France; how to go about making an insurance claim. Includes details on what might be covered in the event of damage by a storm not recognised as a natural disaster. An introduction to the options available to you if you need to make regular payments in Euros, in France, from an account in a different currency (such as Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Rand, Yen and so on) elsewhere in the world. A step-by-step guide to the practical process involved in getting a mortgage to cover the purchase of a property in France and the types of mortgage funding that may be available depending on your circumstances. Information for British citizens resident in France on how to manage and make the most of the various pensions schemes that may be available. With information on private pensions, using a UK pension fund, a QROPS and transferring a pension abroad. Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in France. With an explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant. Find out who qualifies for disability benefits in France, called Allocation aux adultes handicapes (AAH), and how a legal French resident can apply for assessment and financial aid from CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales). Explanation on the tax and other benefits, and the purpose of an SCI or Societe Civile Immobiliere as a vehicle for buying property in France. A person resident in France or owning property in France could be affected by French succession and inheritance taxes. Whether you are an heir of assets or whether you are planning your estate, you should understand French tax rules. Find out more here. Key information to understand the various types of French Will available, and how to go about making one and how it affects your assets in France and elsewhere in the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Food & DrinkSelection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Lyon and the Rhone Valley from the AngloINFO Bookshop. Find out about some of France's popular drinks; with information on aperitifs and digestifs such as Pastis and Calvados, as well as details about French beers, ciders, hot drinks and bottled water. Find out about the foods of France and the different regional specialities; from bouillabaisse and cassoulet in the south to galettes and jambon d'Ardennes in the north. Also information on French cheeses and charcuterie. Find out about the different wines of France; from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone and the Loire Valley; their classifications, grape varieties and the different French wine regions. Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of Lyon, Rhone, Loire, Drome and the Ardeche. France's fields and forests have a wide variety of edible mushrooms. But before heading out to pick them it is essential to know if permission is required. Find out where to go and how to find out if a mushroom is edible. ^ Top of Page ^ Health, Fitness & BeautyEmergency services: the numbers to call for fire, police and ambulance services. Also numbers for drug help, poison control, emergency doctors and hospitals. EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the French employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits. Information on the health and risk situation in France with links to government sources of information (in French), the Info Grippe hotline and further English-language links. Information on the French medical insurance system, the CMU and top-up insurance (or mutuelle) and the purpose of a carte vitale: how, where and why to register in the system. Information on social security coordination between EU member states for obtaining medical coverage and planned health care. Find out how and when to obtain the S1 form which replaces the E106, E109, E120, E121, and the S2 form which replaces the E112. Looking for a doctor? Or share contacts of a hairdresser and get recommendations on Yoga classes? This is the place for all your health, fitness and beauty questions and comments related to life in Lyon and the Rhone Valley in English. Find out what to expect from the French medical system if you're moving there to live and work or to retire. Understand how to register with the system and what to do in the event of an emergency. The role of the referring doctor in France: how to select and nominate a general practitioner or other specialist to be your family doctor. Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the French translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem. Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Rhone, Loire, Drome or the Ardeche. Information on the French organisations and facilities. Explanation on the qualifications and training disciplines you can expect from psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts practising in France. Information on the laws of February 2007 and January 2008 concerning the banning of smoking in public places in France: schools, public transport, hospitals, administrative buildings, office buildings and youth recreation areas. Find out more. This page provides a very useful alphabetical guide explaining terminology used in the French Social Security health insurance system. Find out what is meant by Forfait journalier, Frais de soins or Mutuelle. English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information. Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. ^ Top of Page ^ House & Home ImprovementsBuilding plans, permissions, regulations, responsibility and builders insurance: information on contractual terms for contractors, architects or engineers. What you need to know when planning to build, renovate or alter property in France. Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France. The processes, permits and organisations you need when planning to build, renovate or alter a house in France. With explanations on the Code de l'Urbanisme, Plan Local d'Urbanisme (PLU), Carte Communale, understanding COS and calculating SHON. Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. The words you need to know in French - and their English equivalents when employing builders or engaged in building or renovating a property in France. Got questions about the local plant life? Need to know where to get those DIY bits? Not sure about something - anything - to do with your home and garden in Lyon or the Rhone Valley? Ask your fellow locals with the Home & Garden Discussion Forum. Information on the process of installing gas water heaters, cookers, home heating and other bottle gas appliances in France. Find out about gas piping, ventilation, the fitters' qualifications, Certificates of Conformity and other French gas regulations Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your French move as much as possible. An introduction to the plumbing and water supply systems in France. What you need to know about the high calcium content of the water, the water pressure, copper and PVC pipes and joints and common plumbing problems in France. Information on the heating systems available that make use of renewable energy by transferring heat from the ground or air into a form that can be used for domestic home and water heating. Find out too about the benefits paid by the French state. Information on the regulations, workings, installation and maintenance of a wastewater system - the fosse septique - in France. Information for swimming pool owners on the legal obligations and new regulations for pool safety and security systems to help prevent drowning accidents. The basics on French house wiring and how it compares to home electrics in the United Kingdom. Moving in? Information on the essential services in France and how to get them connected to your home or office in Lyon. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. Information and links to daily French government information on the heat warnings and water restrictions for the summer season. ^ Top of Page ^ Property & Real EstateLooking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. French real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or estate agents who have property for sale in Lyon or the Rhone Valley, you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in French property purchases. Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key French real estate words and phrases. To leave a rented property before the end of a contract, you will need to write a termination letter to the landlord or agent in French. Here is a sample of this letter, in French with English translation and instructions on how to send it. Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. French real estate is a complex area, so before getting in contact with local realtors or estate agents with property for sale in Lyon and the Rhone Valley you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in France. The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in France: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant. Property for sale? A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France. Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical. ^ Top of Page ^ Shopping & StyleFREE classified ads for Lyon and the Rhone Valley - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. Information for consumers in France, includes; how to stop spam being sent to your mobile cellular phone, your rights in a restaurant or with holiday property, returns policy when shopping online and how to handle disputes with contractors and services. French chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home. What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in France. ^ Top of Page ^ Sport & LeisureInformation on the beaches of France, including water quality, beach safety, access for people with disabilities and the risks related to swimming. The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how France's time relates to the rest of the world. Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of Rhone, Loire, Drome and the Ardeche. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations. Information for the golfer on golfing in Lyon and the Rhone Valley: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally. Information on hunting in France and the departments of Rhone, Loire, Drome and Ardeche: permits, the season, restricted areas. Information overview of skiing in the region, the rules of the ski slopes, the meaning of the grades and details on the facilities for Alpine skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and other snow sport enthusiasts. The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities. The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics. Information on the facilities in Lyon, Loire, Drome and the Ardeche for outdoors activities: walks, hikes, cycling and watersports activities in the area. This international cycle race takes place each year in France, over three weeks in July. Find out more about the race and its history, how the teams work and the meaning of the various jerseys (yellow, white, polka dot) and the route map for this year. ^ Top of Page ^ Travel & TourismComprehensive, independent, accurate and up-to-date information on Airport Hand Baggage & Security Rules, from the definitive English-language guide to Lyon and the Rhone valley. Details and contact information on the regional and city bus transport system in Lyon and the Rhone Valley and the tram and metro system in Lyon. Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resources when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Information on getting to France; by air, coach, ferry or train. Find out about the French international and domestic airports and the public transport networks within France. Taking a holiday in Lyon or the Rhone Valley? Going on vacation in France? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more. Information and links for tourists to Lyon, St-Etienne, Valence and the Ardeche with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights in the region. How to get in touch with Lyon-Saint-Exupery Airport. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information. Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses! Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Lyon and the Rhone Valley. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! The information you need when planning a visit to the Lyon or the Rhone Valley - from anywhere in the world - or from within France itself. | 
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