30+ Years Experience

Removals to
Lyon

Planning a move from the UK to Lyon? European Removal Services provides professional removals to Lyon for individuals, families and businesses, offering a reliable door-to-door service designed around the requirements of your move. With more than 30 years of experience in European removals, our experienced team can transport anything from a few personal belongings to the contents of an entire family home.

  • Dedicated 24/48 Hour Service
  • Customs Clearance Support
  • Weekly Part Load Options
  • Packing & Insurance Available

Straightforward Removals to Lyon from the UK

Our removals to Lyon service makes moving your belongings from the UK to one of France’s largest cities straightforward. Our experienced removal teams handle your possessions carefully from collection through to delivery, using secure transportation and appropriate protective equipment throughout the journey.

We provide clear and honest pricing, with every quotation based on the specific requirements of your move. A complete packing service is also available if you would prefer our team to professionally pack your furniture, household goods and personal belongings before collection.

Moving household goods from the UK to France also involves customs procedures following the UK’s departure from the EU. Depending on your circumstances, relief from import duties and taxes may be available when transferring your normal residence to France. European Removal Services can help you understand the documentation required and prepare your belongings for the customs process.

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Why Choose Lyon and Its Surrounding Areas?

Lyon offers a different pace of life from Paris while still being one of France’s major cities. For people relocating from the UK, it combines career opportunities, excellent transport links, renowned food and culture, and easy access to the Alps and wider Rhône region. Its location also makes Lyon a convenient base for travelling throughout France and into neighbouring European countries.

Popular Areas

Lyon is divided into nine arrondissements, with neighbourhoods ranging from the historic streets of Vieux Lyon to the central Presqu’île district. Croix-Rousse is known for its distinctive village-like atmosphere, while areas such as Monplaisir and Montchat are popular residential choices. Outside the city itself, places including Écully, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune and Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon offer further options for families looking for more space.

Restaurants and Social Life

Lyon has a particularly strong reputation for food and is often regarded as one of France’s great culinary cities. Traditional bouchons lyonnais sit alongside modern restaurants, cafés, markets and bars, while areas such as Presqu’île, Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse provide plenty of choice for eating out and socialising.

Outdoor Lifestyle

Lyon sits at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saône rivers, providing riverside routes for walking and cycling through the city. Parc de la Tête d’Or is one of its best-known green spaces, while Lyon’s location provides relatively easy access to the countryside and mountains beyond the city, including the French Alps.

Schools and Education

Families moving to Lyon have access to a wide range of French state and private schools, along with international and bilingual education options in the wider Lyon area. The city is also a major university centre. Families relocating from the UK should research individual schools, language requirements and admissions before deciding which part of Lyon or its surrounding areas will suit them best.

Our Lyon Removal Services

Our removal services include dedicated vehicles and flexible part-load groupage options, allowing us to provide the right service for anything from a few boxes to a complete household move.

Dedicated Luton Van

Ideal for: Apartments, student relocations and smaller household moves.

Our dedicated Luton vans offer approximately 18m³ of loading space with a payload of around 1,000kg, making them an ideal option for smaller household removals. Our standard service includes an experienced driver who assists with loading and unloading, with a second removal porter available where required.

As the vehicle is dedicated solely to your move, your belongings remain on the same van from collection through to delivery, with no transhipping or sharing of vehicle space with other customers.

Their smaller size makes Luton vans particularly useful for city and town moves, apartments and properties where access may be difficult for larger removal vehicles. Protective removal blankets and securing straps are used to protect and secure your belongings throughout the journey.

Our Lyon Removals Process

  • The Key Is Establishing the Volume

    The first step is establishing how much you have to move. You can send us a list of the items, photographs or a WhatsApp video, and we’ll use this to assess the volume. If you already know the approximate volume or the type of removal vehicle you require, we can quote on that basis instead.

    We’ll also need to know where you’re moving from and to, along with any important access information at either property. This might include restricted parking, narrow roads, stairs, lifts or anything else that could affect the collection or delivery.

    Once we understand your move, we’ll prepare a clear quotation based on the service you need and work with you to arrange suitable collection and delivery dates. Where customs procedures are required, we’ll advise you on the documents we need from you and take care of the customs work associated with your removal.

    Once everything is arranged, you can leave the rest to us. Our team will take care of the collection, customs procedures where required, secure transport and delivery of your belongings, keeping you informed throughout and making the whole process as straightforward as possible.

Why Choose European Removal Services?

  • 30+ Years Moving Families Across Europe

    For more than 30 years, European Removal Services has been helping individuals and families move their belongings between the UK and destinations throughout Europe. During that time, we’ve handled everything from a few boxes and personal possessions to complete household removals.

    Our experienced removal teams understand that every move is different. We offer flexible part-load services for smaller moves alongside dedicated removal vehicles for customers who need exclusive use of a vehicle or specific collection and delivery dates.

    We can assist with professional packing, provide the appropriate protection for furniture and household goods, and take care of the customs procedures required for your move. From your initial enquiry through to final delivery, you’ll deal with an experienced team who understand European removals and the practicalities involved.

    Our aim is simple: to provide a reliable, straightforward removal service with clear pricing and personal support throughout your move.

Key Considerations When Moving Abroad

  • Documents, Dates and Planning Ahead

    When moving your belongings abroad, it is important to start gathering the documents that may be required for customs clearance. Requirements vary between countries and according to your individual circumstances, but commonly requested documents can include a copy of your passport, a detailed packing list, proof of your previous residence and evidence of your new residence abroad.

    As a useful starting point, we recommend having proof of residence covering the previous 12 months, details of your new address and a clear inventory of the household goods you are moving. Additional documents may be required depending on the destination and whether you are transferring your normal residence. Your move manager will advise you on the documentation required for your particular move and help you through the customs process.

    It is also worth establishing your moving dates as early as possible. Think about the earliest date your belongings will be ready for collection, the latest date you need to leave your current property and the earliest date you can receive your belongings at your new home. This helps us plan the most suitable collection and delivery schedule.

    If there is a gap between leaving one property and gaining access to the next, you may need storage as part of your move. Let us know when discussing your requirements and we can take this into account when planning your removal.

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Removals to Lyon FAQs

How do removals to Lyon from the UK work?

Our removals to Lyon are organised around the size of your move, your collection address in the UK and your preferred timescale. We can arrange collection from your property, transport your belongings to France and deliver directly to your new home in Lyon or the surrounding area.

What is the most economical way to move a smaller load to Lyon?

For smaller moves, a part-load removal to Lyon will usually be the most economical option. Your belongings share vehicle space with other customers travelling on compatible routes, so you only pay for the space required rather than booking an entire removal vehicle.

Can you move a full household to Lyon?

Yes. For larger household moves we can provide a dedicated removal service, with the vehicle allocated to your move rather than shared with other customers. We have different vehicle sizes available depending on the volume and weight of your belongings.

Can you pack my belongings before moving them to France?

Yes. We offer a professional packing service for customers moving to Lyon. This can range from help with particular fragile or valuable items to packing the contents of your home before collection.

What customs documents will I need when moving to Lyon?

Household belongings entering France from the UK must complete the relevant French customs procedures. The documents required depend on your circumstances and the nature of your move. We can explain what paperwork is required and help you prepare for the customs process before collection.

Do you collect belongings in Lyon for moves back to the UK?

Yes. Our service operates in both directions, so we can arrange removals from Lyon to the UK as well as moves from the UK to Lyon. We can also collect from surrounding areas and towns across the wider Lyon region.