Lyon
Lyon is known as the capital of gastronomy, but it is also a vibrant city with a strong cultural heritage. The city has been home to many great historical figures, including Louis Pasteur and Victor Hugo. Lyon hosts the annual Fête des Lumières festival every December during which residents celebrate their city's illumination with colorful light displays throughout their neighborhoods.
The local economy is booming, largely thanks to its high-tech industry and thriving tech sector. Some of the biggest companies in this sector have offices here such as Microsoft France or IBM France. There are also plenty of opportunities for students looking for part-time work during their studies; many bars and restaurants hire young people as waiters or kitchen hands during busy periods like summer holidays or weekends when tourists flock into town from around Europe to enjoy Lyon's many attractions.
The city is also home to France's largest university, the University of Lyon, which has 50,000 students enrolled.
The city is also known for its high-tech industry, which employs over 30,000 people. The sector includes some of the biggest companies in this field such as Microsoft France or IBM France. There are also plenty of opportunities for students looking for part-time work during their studies; many bars and restaurants hire young people as waiters or kitchen hands during busy periods such as summer holidays.