Metro B
Oullins metro station, then 15 min on foot or 5 min by bus.
Getting here & contact
How to reach Junior Academy
Our school is at 2 chemin de Lorette, 69230 Saint-Genis-Laval, in a green setting 20 minutes from central Lyon. The timber building, outdoor spaces and warm architecture create an atmosphere that supports children's wellbeing.
Opening hours
Lundi au vendredi, 8h20 – 16h30 (garderie jusqu'à 18h)
Getting here
C10 bus
Bellecour – Brignais route, Lorette stop right outside school.
On foot
15 min from Oullins metro station along a safe walking route.
By car
Parking on site; easy drop-off even at rush hour.
Coming from…
Estimated travel times from the nearby towns.
Central Lyon (Bellecour)
≈ 25 min on metro B
Oullins
≈ 5 min by bus / 15 min on foot
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
≈ 12 min by car
Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
≈ 18 min by car
Brignais
≈ 10 min on C10 bus
Francheville
≈ 15 min by car
Chaponost
≈ 10 min by car
Saint-Genis-Laval
On site
Let's plan your visit
Nothing beats seeing the school. Book 15 minutes with our head teacher to arrange your visit.
Getting to Junior Academy from Lyon and the wider area
The school is located at 2 chemin de Lorette, Saint-Genis-Laval (69230). From central Lyon, allow about 20 minutes by car via the A450, or 30 minutes by public transport: metro B to Oullins Gadagne, then bus C10 towards Saint-Genis Hôpital, stop Deux Chênes. Free on-site parking is available for morning and evening drop-offs.
Our families come mainly from Saint-Genis-Laval, Oullins, Pierre-Bénite, Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Brignais, Chaponost, Francheville, Vourles and Irigny. We're also accessible from Lyon 2, Lyon 5 and Lyon 7 via metro B or the A7/A450.
For any question about admissions, a visit or a brochure request, contact the head teacher by phone on +33 6 20 46 35 80, by email at contact@junioracademy.fr, or book a 15-minute call directly through the online calendar.
Is there parking at the school?
Yes, a private car park is available for families to drop off and pick up their children.
Can we visit the school?
Yes, visits are arranged individually by appointment. Book a slot from the Admissions page.