Lyon - Rhône Alpes
Between Heritage, Gastronomy and the Alps
As the second city in France for international association meetings according to the 2025 ICCA rankings, Lyon has a great deal to offer you: a central location in Europe combined with good access, high-performance reception facilities and the charm of a 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage city with two rivers running through it.
It's not just a gastronomic capital with 17 starred chefs, it is also a creative city for fashion, arts and culture.
Finally, in terms of sustainable tourism, Lyon was ranked 1rst in France in the GDS-Index (Global Destination Sustainability Index) for 2025.
A preserved sector, the Vieux-Lyon district is one of the largest Renaissance quarters in Europe, together with Venice. The famous "traboules" (from the Latin transambulare) are passageways that allow people to cross directly from one street to another through inner courtyards. They were created to facilitate pedestrian traffic. As they move through these traboules, visitors discover a unique and unexpected architectural heritage of galleries and spiral staircases.
Around each table, Lyon has countless ways, ranging from traditional to inventive, of showcasing the treasures of its local country fare.
You will find a real symphony of flavours and colours as you stroll through outdoor markets with their sweet scents, or through Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a permanent covered market.
It is also possible to organise cookery classes and tastings in restaurants available for private hire, under the guidance of their respective Chefs.
The Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market can also be privatised for large-scale events.
Following in the footsteps of Paul Bocuse (50 years of three Michelin stars in 2015) a number of young chefs, new rising stars in the universe of gastronomy, are taking up the baton.
There are more than 4,000 restaurants in Lyon, several of which have earned stars in the Michelin Guide.
The most typical of course, are the traditional bouchons, which only exist in Lyon!
It was in Lyon in the 19th century that the Lumière brothers invented new photographic processes and filed the patent for the cinematograph. Cinema was born! Their family home has become the Lumière Museum which tells the story of the Cinématographe invention in 1895.
The vast majority of the region is set amidst the larger mountains of the Alps. With 175 resorts, discover the joys of board sports just one hour from Lyon in world famous resorts such as Chamonix, Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Les Arcs, La Plagne, l’Alpe d’Huez, Tignes, Méribel…
Taste prestigious wines just minutes from Lyon, on the hills of the Rhône Valley.
Lyon Acces
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Paris → 2h00 by high-speed train | 1h10 by flight
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London → 1h40 by flight
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Brussels → 3h30 by high-speed train | 1h10 by flight
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Amsterdam → 3h30 by train | 1h35 by flight
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Zurich → 4h00 by train | 1h05 by flight
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Frankfurt → 4h30 by train | 1h20 by flight
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Berlin → 1h50 by flight
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Milan → 5h00 by train | 1h00 by flight
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Madrid → 2h00 by flight
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Barcelona → 1h30 by flight
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Lisbon → 2h30 by flight
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Rome → 1h30 by flight
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Vienna → 2h00 by flight
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Geneva → 2h00 by train | 1h00 by flight
Destination key figures
Some Examples of Accommodations, Venues & Team Building - Activities Experiences
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
Traditional Lyon 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 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 & 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.
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.
Discover destinations within 90 minutes by coach from Lyon
Beaujolais - Wine tasting and Golden Stone Village
Annecy - Lake and Historic old town
Pérouges - Medieval village
And many more destinations waiting to be discovered, such as Dijon, Aix-les-Bains, Chamonix...
