Departments of the region

Lyon

The most populous department in the region and economic heart. Lyon is France's third largest urban area, with a dense labour market, large universities and developed public services.

Grenoble

University and technological department at the foot of the Alps. Grenoble is a major research, IT and engineering hub, with an active student market.

Chambéry

Historical capital of Savoie, in contact with the major stations (Tarentaise, Vanoise). Soothing cities, lakes and mountains; node for cross-border and seasonal employment.

Annecy

Department of Lake Geneva and the Swiss border. Strong rental demand (transborder, tourism); dynamic economy linked to Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif.

Bourg-en-Bresse

Border department with Switzerland, combining agricultural land, industry (plastic in Oyonnax) and cross-border area of the Country of Gex. Dynamic and affordable market.

Valence

South gate of the region with milder climate, strong agri-food sector and affordable housing. Valencia is a TGV node to Lyon and the Mediterranean.

Saint-Étienne

Former industrial region (textile, metallurgy), today city of design and universities. One of the most affordable housing in the region.

Clermont-Ferrand

Capital of the historic Auvergne at the foot of the Puys Chain. Large university and industrial hub (pneumatics, research, IT).

Dijon

Start page of the department Côte-d’Or, region Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

Besançon

Start page of the department Doubs, region Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

Marseille

Start page of the department Bouches-du-Rhône, region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Nice

Start page of the department Alpes-Maritimes, region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.