Shipping to Lyon and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lyon, France's third-largest city, lies where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, about 300 km north of Marseille. Ocean cargo is unloaded at Marseille-Fos and moves up the Rhône valley by barge, rail or truck to Lyon; the tariff's rate includes this inland leg.
Practical tips. Choose Lyon for consignees in Lyon, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, Annecy and the French Alps. Lyon's old town and the slopes of Croix-Rousse have narrow streets and steep hills, so movers often use small vehicles and furniture lifts.
The city is a centre for pharmaceuticals, biotech and gastronomy, and international professionals moving here often have relocation support. Bring the Cerfa 10070 form, passport and proof of address for customs.
Lyon is also known as France's food capital, and its many international schools serve families relocating with the city's large companies.
Shipping rates from Canada to Lyon
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | USD 5 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 579.81 | USD 5 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 586.09 | USD 7 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 635.86 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 579.81; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for France: Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Paris Customs Clearance at Port of Entry.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in France: Marseille (277 km), Paris (392 km), Bordeaux (435 km), Le Havre (546 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to France.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.