A Walk through Croix-Rousse : la Soierie, les Canuts – Guided Tour
We will walk through the Croix-Rousse to learn and discover “La Soierie, Les Canuts”. The tour will be…
This cooking series for teens, offered every other Wednesday afternoon, is designed to give young adults the skills they need to cook for themselves, and through time, achieve a certain…
The American Club is proud to partner with Lucy Vanel at Plum Lyon teaching kitchen. These hands-on classes in English will feature a morning of learning French cooking and pastry technique…
Exploring the picturesque Rhône Region
Would you like to visit some of the charming scenery and villages in the Rhone region not far from Lyon? Derek proposes short hikes varying from…
Back by popular demand, Sandrine from IdéaLoisirs has organized an exclusive American Club "Behind the Scenes Tour of the Zoo" at the Parc de la Tête d'Or. This English guided…
The American Club invites our members to celebrate America's Independence Day at the Château de Longsard. This family-friendly, potluck picnic will feature some new activities this year!
What to bring: a…
American Club teens and their friends can master the art of French cooking with a course designed just for them! RSVP5 to reserve your spot by June 16. All payment…
Café Français will meet exceptionally on Thursday, December 13 at Les Halles, the celebrated indoor market by master chef Paul Bocuse. Fabienne will take us around the stalls to meet…
The American Club of Lyon is proud to collaborate with the American Consulate for the annual
Fêtes Consulaires 2012.
Come to Place Bellecour during the weekend to visit the…
For those members who feel like their English skills—and literary acumen—are waning with life abroad, the American Club of Lyon is thrilled to offer a Book Club. If you have…
Howdy, partners! Round up the posse for our first-ever Chili Cook Off. In honor of the great state of TEXAS this friendly event will include Tex-Mex fare and a fun…
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After two enjoyable nights of wining and dining, it's time for the Wine Profiling finale - how wine is made. Michel &…
Children of the American Club joined in with friends and family at Marc's farm for a fun-filled afternoon of Easter egg hunting, painting, games, and chicken chasing! Our gracious host,…
Please join us as we continue our trek down Route 66 as we make a pit stop in the state of Oklahoma! Only this time we will celebrate as Irish…
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
"25 years after it first took the world by storm, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in…
Has dining in the fabulous restaurants of Lyon become your new hobby? And do you want to discover some of the well-known restaurants that the locals frequent? Then we have…
Scott Joplin's Ragtime tunes were playing as members enjoyed an evening of Poker and Blackjack (for fun only!) in celebration of our sister city -St. Louis. About 40 members and…
Come out to the countryside for the American Club's Easter Party on Marco's Farm! Fun activities for the kids- including an egg hunt for fresh organic eggs that you can…
For three enchanted evenings Chef Sofi will lead cooking demos in English with an accent on recipes and techniques for three types of “Very French” sauces and their derivatives. Following…
Our Vintage Shopping adventure started in the 1st arr. with a very cool record shop! Maïte lead us through the Presqu'ile to several specialty Vintage clothing, furniture and accessory stores.…
Several of us attended the Sunday morning Chamber Music at the Auditorium featuring renowned pianist Olga Kern and American violinist Jennifer Gilbert. They mesmerized us with their beautiful music! We…
Our ACL shoppers will brave even subzero temperatures for a great deal! In February, our professional personal shopper, Maïte, led us on an expedition all over Lyon to discover where…
Our first Route 66-themed party was held on February 3, 2012 at the home of our Treasurer, Eric Way. The weather cooperated by ushering in real Chicago style temperature and…
Can you hear the Ragtime music and the Riverboat whistles?
Our next stop on Route 66 is ST. LOUIS!
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Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
This Tapas-style meal and cash…
Jennifer arranged a fun morning with a "behind the scenes" tour of the award winning Hilton Lyon. Our host, Richard Cuello, treated us to an American coffee and an assortment…
Several of our members and guests met at the Museum to visit the "Gourmandises" Exhibit on January 27 where we marveled in the century long traditions of the famous Bouchons…
For those members who feel like their English skills—and literary acumen—are waning with life abroad, the American Club of Lyon is thrilled to offer a Book Club. If you have…
"Sonate et Trio avec Olga Kern" pieces by César Franck and Chostakovitch
Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
The Auditorium
149 rue Garibaldi, 69003
Enjoy Sunday morning Chamber Music at the Auditorium, featuring Olga Kern. After…