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Lyon - Rhône Alpes

As France’s second city for international association meetings according to the 2025 ICCA rankings, Lyon offers a strategic central European location, excellent accessibility, high-performance event facilities and the charm of a 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage city, crossed by the Rhône and Saône rivers.

Known as France’s gastronomic capital, Lyon is home to more than 4,000 restaurants, including Michelin-starred establishments and its famous traditional bouchons lyonnais. From the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and local food markets to private tastings, cooking classes and chef-led experiences, gastronomy offers endless possibilities for memorable MICE programmes.

Beyond gastronomy, Lyon is a creative city of fashion, arts and culture and the birthplace of cinema. The Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in Lyon in 1895, and their former family home now houses the Lumière Museum. In the historic Vieux-Lyon, one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts, guests can explore the famous traboules, hidden passageways connecting streets through courtyards and revealing unique architectural heritage.

Lyon is also an ideal base for incentive experiences, with the Rhône Valley vineyards just minutes away and the Alps and world-renowned ski resorts accessible in around one hour, including Chamonix, Courchevel, Méribel and Alpe d’Huez.

Between Heritage, Gastronomy and the Alps

Lyon Access

Paris → 2h00 by high-speed train | 1h10 by flight
London → 1h40 by flight
Brussels → 3h30 by high-speed train | 1h10 by flight
Amsterdam → 3h30 by train | 1h35 by flight
Zurich → 4h00 by train | 1h05 by flight
Frankfurt → 4h30 by train | 1h20 by flight
Berlin → 1h50 by flight
Milan → 5h00 by train | 1h00 by flight
Madrid → 2h00 by flight
Barcelona → 1h30 by flight
Lisbon → 2h30 by flight
Rome → 1h30 by flight
Vienna → 2h00 by flight
Geneva → 2h00 by train | 1h00 by flight

Lyon key figures

9.5M +

Tourist overnight stays annually in Lyon

85 +

3, 4 & 5 Stars Hotels in Lyon

10M +

Airport Passengers in Lyon

St- Exupéry airport

140 000 m²

Exhibition and Congress facilites

50 +

Historic monuments in Lyon

Some examples of Accommodations, Venues & Team Building - Activities

Accommodations

5* Hotel

Set in a former 17th-century convent on the heights of Lyon, this elegant retreat is just minutes from the city centre. Its Florentine charm, historic frescoes and antique furnishings blend beautifully with contemporary design, creating a peaceful and refined atmosphere.

This hotel offers 42 rooms and suites and 1 meeting room accommodating up to 45 guests in theatre style.

5* Hotel

A refined blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, this hotel brings together buildings dating from the 14th, 16th and 17th centuries. It features a Michelin-starred restaurant, wine cellar, bar, Pure Altitude Spa, pool, sauna, hammam, fitness room and hanging gardens.

With 61 rooms,3 meeting rooms can accommodate up to 80 guests in theatre style.

4* Hotel

Set on Fourvière Hill in a former 19th-century convent designed by architect Pierre-Marie Bossan, this distinctive hotel blends history, architecture and contemporary art de vivre.

It features 75 rooms and 4 meeting rooms, accommodating up to 120 guests in theatre style.

4* Hotel

Located in the heart of Lyon, this unique boutique hotel blends elegance and history with a touch of the unexpected. Situated near Bellecour, it offers a warm, home-like atmosphere for an authentic Lyon experience.

This hotel offers 59 rooms and 1 meeting room accommodating up to 60 guests in theatre style.

Venues

Traditionnal bouchons

restaurant

Located at the foot of Fourvière Hill in the heart of Old Lyon, this welcoming restaurant captures the authentic spirit of a traditional Lyonnais bouchon. Spread across two floors.

It can accommodate up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception or 120 for a seated dinner.

Panoramic restaurant

Perched 150 metres above Lyon, this elegant restaurant offers a unique setting with breathtaking panoramic views over the city. Its refined and cosy atmosphere makes it ideal for memorable corporate events.

Accommodating up to 150 guests for a cocktail reception.

Electric boat cruise on the Rhône in Lyon

Electric river cruise

Discover Lyon from the water aboard a new-generation electric boat designed for comfort and sustainability. Its panoramic views offer a unique perspective of the city while creating an original setting for corporate events.

With a capacity of up to 80 guests for a cocktail reception.

Contemporary museum

Located at the tip of Lyon’s Presqu’île, this iconic museum combines bold architecture with a unique cultural setting.

The venue can be fully or partially privatised for exceptional corporate events, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for a cocktail reception or 150 for a seated dinner.

Team building - activities

Rhône valley & wine tours

Explore the renowned wine regions surrounding Lyon, from the Northern Rhône Valley and Beaujolais to the Coteaux du Lyonnais and Southern Burgundy. Discover picturesque vineyards, local heritage and exceptional wines through guided tastings and visits to local estates.

Silk printing workshop

Discover Lyon’s renowned silk-making heritage through a demonstration of traditional printing techniques, still carried out by hand. Learn the art of silk painting and try your hand at the iconic Lyon-style frame printing technique.

Chocolate-making and pastry workshop in Lyon

Chocolate & pastry workshop

Step into the world of chocolate and pastry during a hands-on workshop at Lyon’s Chocolate Museum. Learn from professionals, discover the secrets behind French confectionery and create your own delicious treats.

Cycling and wine tasting in the Côte-Rôtie vineyards

Vineyard cycling tour

Explore the spectacular vineyards of Côte-Rôtie by bike, accompanied by a professional cycling and wine guide. Visit a family-run winery and enjoy a tasting of 4 to 5 local wines while discovering the landscapes and wine heritage of the Rhône Valley.

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