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Welcome to an event destination where the setting and organisational expertise ensure an outstanding experience.
 

Come and experience the and dynamism of a fertile, innovative region and share ydiversityour visions for a brighter future.
 

Choose a venue where excellence is cultivated, acknowledged and celebrated.

Organise your meetings and events in unique venues, managed by committed teams.

 

Here, you will feel right at home!

 

Lyon events

Lyon Convention Centre
Eurexpo Lyon
La Sucrière
Matmut Stadium
The Ruck Hotel

Hotels nearby

Hotels near the Matmut Stadium 

A 4-star hotel with 134 rooms in the very heart of the Stadium complex

 

Lyon has 19,308 rooms available, including: 

  • 5,781 four and five-star rooms 
  • 7,688 three-star rooms 
  • 3,725 two-star rooms 

All the major hotel chains are present: Accor, Boscolo, Crown Plaza, Marriott, Relais & Châteaux, Radisson Blu, Warwick, etc.

To find out about all the existing hotels and the new establishments scheduled to open, click here.

 

Benefit from our partner hotel The Ruck Hotel, 1 minute walk from the Matmut Stadium, by booking here.

 

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Practical information

Capacities of our event spaces

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Espace 1ère Ligne

  • 200 people in theatre layout 
  • 180 people for seated meals 
  • 250 people for buffet receptions 

 

Espace XV

  • 100 people in theatre layout
  • 200 people for seated meals
  • 350 people for buffet receptions 

 

Village implid

  • 1,200 people in theatre layout 
  • 1,130 people for seated meals 
  • 1,800 people for buffet receptions 

 

Place des 22

  • 500 people for buffet receptions  

Car parks

 

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Catering

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Our F&B Department

 

The Matmut Stadium provides a wide range of catering services for all your events. Our F&B team and our high-quality, approved caterers will meet your every need, whether you are planning a business lunch, a gala dinner or a buffet reception.  

 

For your conventions and seminar days, we offer a range of all-inclusive packages that include: a welcome coffee with a selection of Viennese pastries, a mid-morning break, lunch and a tasty mid-afternoon break.

 

If you are organising an exhibition or road-show event, we recommend that you put in place a non-stop refreshment service, a buffet lunch reception (with a culinary workshop), meal trays or lunch boxes for your exhibitors and, last but not least, a mid-afternoon snack and drinks reception to round off the event.

 

If you are organising a festive reception or celebration, we can put in place everything you need, from the apéritif to the dessert, whether for a sit-down meal or buffet reception!
Sophisticated buffets or street-food-style receptions, chefs who prepare food in front of the guests, thematic dinners and more. Everything is possible! 

 

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Un service restauration

assuré par nos traiteurs 

partenaires, locaux et renommés

La Brasserie du LOU

ouverte au grand public 

et privatisable pour vos évènements

The Brasserie du LOU 

 

 

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Brasserie du LOU

 

 

 

 

The Brasserie du LOU Rugby is located in the very heart of the Matmut Stadium complex and is open every lunchtime from Monday to Friday, as well as on match days.

 

The Brasserie is where great food and rugby come together, a meeting point for LOU Rugby supporters, partners and players.

A great atmosphere and delicious cuisine, the passion for rugby and French gastronomy rolled into one. 

 

For large-scale events, the Brasserie can be privatised for the whole day or the evening: please contact us for more information.

Our teams are available to meet your every need.

Our creativity will make your event unforgettable. 

Practical information

The Lyon Convention Centre welcomes you to a state-of-the-art complex with an innovative architectural design.
 

Boasting 25,000m² of floor space, three auditoriums (theatre halls) and numerous meeting rooms, the Lyon Convention Centre is in a class of its own.

La Cite internationale, an area that groups together all the services you need on site:

  • The Convention Centre
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel 4* - 156 rooms
  • The Marriott Hotel 4* - 200 rooms
  • The Montempô Apparthôtel residential hotel 3* - 104 modern and comfortable studio apartments
  • Many cultural and leisure facilities: a Casino, a Modern Art Museum and a UCG cinema complex
  • 10 restaurants, brasseries and sandwich bars
  • 3 car parks with 3,350 places:
    Lyon Parc Auto & Vinci Park
  • 5 Vélo’v (self-service) bike stations
  • A complex that is easy to get to: several bus/tram lines serving the venue
  • A docking pier for river shuttle-boats on the River Rhône

 

Below is the location plan of the actors of La Cite International. You can find this plan to download in our “Useful Documents” section.
 

 

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Exhibitor area

Order online

To place your order, please select your Fair or Exhibition and enter your company name or the stand number that has been sent to you.

Please send us (and the event organiser) your stand layout plans as soon as possible: position of electrical and internet connections, fixing points for overhead signs or fittings.

Late orders: please note that a 20% surcharge will be charged for orders placed three weeks before the event (or less). 
 

Any questions? Need advice? 

Do not hesitate to contact the Exhibitor Service 

[email protected]

 

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Testimonials List

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Managers' seminar - SNCF Voyageurs

350 PEOPLE
Seminar / Meeting

"We had a really good relationship with the venue's teams, both in terms of the support they provided in preparing for the event and on the big day itself. The venue was perfect for an event with 350 people and the fact we had access to the outside spaces was a real plus. We were also really pleased with the services provided during the day: the way the room was set up, being able to do a rehearsal the day before, and all the work that was done for the plenary session (thanks to the production team!), the meal and the stands. We received very positive feedback from our participants." 
 

Ms Chloé NAROUR - SNCF Voyageurs AXE TGV SUD OUEST

 

June 2024

La Sucrière

LAFI Lyon Open Days

160 PEOPLE
Convention

"Thank you to the teams, and especially to Parfait, who was so helpful throughout the day. All the staff travelling more than 100km away used public transport to get to the venue." 

 

Mr Eric BERTHONNEAU - LAFI

 

June 2024

Matmut Stadium

EM Lyon graduation ceremony

1,500 PEOPLE
Gala evening

"We had a really good working relationship with the teams on site, both before and during our event. Great communication. The organisation of our ceremonies is really important to us, and we were delighted everything went so smoothly. It was a real team effort."

 

Ms Sixtine LABESSE - EM Lyon Business Club

 

May 2024

Centre de Congrès

Pharmaprivées

400 PEOPLE
Trade show / Exhibition

"A great experience; the venue was large and had high ceilings. The services were of high quality, and the assembly and dismantling operations went quickly."

Ms Damas Cosima - APRIUM Pharmacie

 

"The teams were really attentive to our needs and briefings and responded to all our questions. Eurexpo was the perfect venue for our fair. The catering service provided by Nomad Kitchen met all our expectations. We reduced the amount of carpet used on the floors. And we proposed glassware instead of disposable cups."

 

 Ms Laurène HIVON - Paris Pharma SAS

 

May 2024

Eurexpo Lyon

ATLANTIC

360 people
Convention

"The contact with Marlène was great; she was really responsive and always understood our problems and requests. On site, Rémi was very helpful and the GL teams were extremely available and friendly. The day before final set-up, the teams anticipated the installation of the lighting and lifting the trussing into position so that the decorators could install fixtures and fittings ahead of schedule, which meant we could start rehearsals in good conditions at 4pm. The teams adapted quickly to some last-minute adjustments we wanted to make to the lighting garlands, which included a few small additions that were even not invoiced, so we were very grateful for that. Christophe did a top-notch job. Well done to Julia for responding to the customer's last-minute request concerning the stands for the exhibits.  A great success! A big thank you to everyone!"

 

Ms. Audrey COTTARD - MCI

 

December 2023

La Sucrière

PACTE

1,500 people
Congress

"A team that is responsive, professional, friendly and that really listens to its customers. Thank you!"

 

Mr. Thierry GROUSSET - Pro&Cie

 

September 2023

Eurexpo Lyon

Passion Bébé

1,000 people
Trade show / Exhibition

"The venue setting is really lovely and our exhibitors and visitors really appreciated the fact it was so close to the hotels and restaurants. Marlène was my main contact for the organisational aspects of the event. She was a pleasure to work with, always responsive and available to answer questions. She showed great adaptability and always found solutions :) Then, Anael did a great job looking after the production aspects on site; she was always on hand to deal with any last-minute needs we had. The teams are all really friendly and welcoming!"

 

Ms Lindsay LABE - SAGAM

 

October 2023

 

La Sucrière

CASC (Socio-cultural committee of Departmental Fire/emergency Service)

800 people
Gala evening

"Our event went really well. The organisational aspect went smoothly and the teams were extremely responsive. They adapted to our needs and gave us good advice, particularly concerning the technical aspects linked to the various events planned during the evening. The atypical nature of the venue added an extra dimension to our evening".

 

Ms Sophie LEGENDRE - CASC du SDMIS (CASC du SDMIS (Socio-cultural committee of Departmental Fire/emergency Service)

 

September 2023

La Sucrière

FERRARI

150 people
Gala evening

"Perfect organization and planning. Execution onsite matched both planning pre-event and expectations. Location staff well prepared and venue well equipped for our purposes. Smooth communication."

 

Ms Chiara GIGLIOLI - Genius Progetti
 

October 2023

La Sucrière

BABOLAT

300 PEOPLE
Convention

"I organised our convention for 300 people on 4 October, and I have to say that it was a real pleasure to work with such a professional team. The Implid Village is really well equipped, and we were extremely impressed with the on-site technical control room for sound and lighting. My customers were delighted, and so was I. Thanks again, and see you soon :)"

 

Ms Emilie PEREGO - EMI Organisation d'événements

 

October 2023

Matmut Stadium

PROMOGIM

300 PEOPLE
Seminar / Meeting

"All the preparation for our event went really well, and the team at the Convention Centre was extremely professional and responsive. I'd particularly like to acknowledge their flexibility, since we submitted several modifications to them at the last minute. Our 300 employees appreciated the meeting rooms, the auditorium and the venue as a whole, with its views over the Tête d'Or Park. They also liked the fact the venue was so close to the Marriott hotel."

 

Ms Sandrine GIRARDEL -  Promogim

 

October 2023

Centre de Congrès

REEL

400 people
Convention

"Everything was perfect: the organisation, the teams, the facilities"

 

Ms Nadège DELBAR - REEL

 

January 2023

Centre de Congrès

140th anniversary of SMAC

250 PEOPLE
Convention

"We were really happy with the services as a whole. I would also like to thank you for your responsiveness, because the speech was shorter than expected and we came out of the morning meeting early, well before the scheduled time for the lunch buffet."

 

Ms Delphine LE MOING -SMAC Regional Directorate (EAST - SOUTH EAST REGION)

 

September 2023

Centre de Congrès

UNEP 60th Anniversary Evening

Gala evening

"Everything went extremely well. The GL teams provided great support and the event went really smoothly. Thanks to Marie for her availability and responsiveness."

 

Ms Marion MONTABORD - UNEP

 

December 2023

 

La Sucrière

AIR FRANCE

100 PEOPLE
Convention

"Throughout the preparation phase, Marlène and Christophe worked closely with us to find the most appropriate solutions. The whole Rimedia team would like to thank them for their commitment and their hard work on this event. We particularly appreciated their ability to adapt to the changes we submitted during the preparation phase and how friendly and helpful they were. During the event we particularly appreciated the professionalism and responsiveness of your teams, who always had a smile on their faces."

 

Mr. Aldo Penin - Rimedia EventSolutions

 

January 2024

La Sucrière

INGEROP CONVENTION

500 PEOPLE
Convention

"We would like to thank Cindy Peyronel for her professionalism and availability during our event at the Convention Centre. Both we and our management team were extremely satisfied with the service."

 

Ms Céline REUGE - Ingérop

 

January 2024

Centre de Congrès

Safety in Action Day

200 PEOPLE
Convention

"The working relationship with the Matmut stadium teams (Capucine and Mélanie) was great. They met all our expectations and took care of all our different requests. On the day of the event, the production teams were always available and highly professional. The venue was perfectly suited to our event (car parking space available, located in Lyon). We would certain consider using the venue again for a future event."

 

Ms Laetitia DETRE - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Federation for Public Works

 

January 2024

Matmut Stadium

ALFA LAVAL

150 PEOPLE
Convention

"We would like to thank you once again, as well as all the staff who worked on our Annual Convention. There were a number of positive points I would like to mention; not least the constant support and help, both before and during the event. We particularly appreciated the friendly contact and exchanges, as well as your advice, availability and flexibility. On the day of the event, all the technical, security and catering staff were really welcoming and helpful. The choice of service providers, Diverty Event and Fanfare Express, was excellent.
The service quality was fantastic and the staff were really dynamic, which helped to create and maintain a great atmosphere for our teams throughout the day! The speech given by Pierre Lassus's was perfect for our project. His story was really an inspiration for everyone, especially for our managers. The catering was completely in line with our expectations and, as you noted, that was a key point for us! 😉The photography service was also really good. We've just got the official photos back and we're happy with them. All in all, it was a great success and a fantastic day for us. Marine, myself and the entire management team would like to thank you for making sure our convention was such a success." 

 

Ms Virginie NORDMANN - ALFA LAVAL

 

February 2024

Matmut Stadium

CENTURY 21

2,500 PEOPLE
Convention

"The team helps to prepare the project; they listen to the customer's needs and are pro-active. They make sure you benefit from all their expertise concerning the venue's spaces and facilities. A friendly, dynamic, responsive and highly professional operational team - a real pleasure to work with! The venue is really pleasant to work in, very functional and well-maintained. Access is really easy, both in terms of deliveries and welcoming participants. As regards recycling, we worked with the "Be Re UP" agency to ensure the raw materials would be re-used. The venue already has an active CSR policy, with waste sorting and water fountains available. The rotation of the teams is really smooth; they are well-organised and all the information gets passed on from one team to another."

 

Ms Charlotte GRIFFART - With Up Com

 

March 2024

Centre de Congrès

Rental Concierge Services Fair

300 PEOPLE
Trade show / Exhibition

"We received fantastic support from the different teams at the Matmut Stadium. All our contacts and exchanges were friendly, well organised and professional, from the initial sales contact with Audrey Cheval to the production side with Mélanie Conus and Lahna Saadli, and during the actual event with Arnaud and all the technical teams. The Matmut Stadium is a really great place and extremely practical. It's perfect for hosting a wide variety of events. We look forward to getting in touch with you again for other projects!"

 

Ms Aurore SEVELLEC - Opticom France

 

March 2024

Matmut Stadium

SPIE BATIGNOLLES

170 PEOPLE
Seminar / Meeting

"It's always a great pleasure to come back to Lyon for our annual meeting. All the teams are really professional, whether during the preparation phase or in the field during the event."

 

Ms Corine AMAR - Agence de la manufacture de projets

March 2024

Centre de Congrès

UNL Spring Fair

260 PEOPLE
Trade show / Exhibition

"A top-quality team, always available and ready to listen."

 

Ms Louise BENAS - SAS UNL
 

March 2024

Matmut Stadium

7th World Tribology Congress

800 PEOPLE
Congress

"We were extremely satisfied with the quality of the service provided by the Lyon Convention Centre, both during the project preparation phase and on site during the conference itself. The spaces are magnificent and functional, and we had a lot of positive feedback about the venue. The team was responsive and really professional, and the coordination was impeccable. The location is fantastic, with the Park right next door, which people really appreciated. We would certainly do it all over again...! It was a great experience."

Mr .BELIN - Ecole Centrale de Lyon

July 2022

Centre de Congrès

Boehringer Ingelheim Evening

700 people
Gala evening

"Fully-equipped spaces, top-quality services and staff who were always available if we needed the slightest thing and who made sure our event was a real success!"

 

Ms Clémence ARJONA - Boehringer Ingelheim

 

April 2023

Matmut Stadium

EXHIBITION AT LA SUCRIERE

Cultural event

"We had a great working relationship with the teams at La Sucrière to help us organise these major cultural exhibitions that attract big audiences!"

 

Mr. Raphaël REMICHE - Tempora

 

2019 - The World of Steve McCurry

2022 - Hyperrealism. Ceci n'est pas un corps (This is not a body)

2023 - Tutankhamun; discovering the forgotten Pharaoh.

La Sucrière

VAPEXPO

2,000 people
Trade show / Exhibition

"This was the second time we had chosen to host our event at the Lyon Convention Centre, due to the quality of service. The forums are spacious, well-maintained, bright and very practical. The fact that there are restaurants and hotels close by is a real advantage. The convention centre's teams provided us with help and support throughout, so organising our event was stress free. The team is great and was always on hand to listen to what we needed. So, a big thank you to the team at the convention centre."

Mr. Patrick BEDUE - Square Events

April 2023

Centre de Congrès

LONGINES EQUITA LYON

191,000 PEOPLE
Trade show / Exhibition

"I'd like just like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your commitment, professionalism, availability and attention to detail, all of which helped us set a new attendance record. Thank you to everyone and all the different teams involved for their energy, enthusiasm and smiling faces, which helped make such a success of this wonderful event devoted to our shared passion: horses."

 

Ms Sylvie ROBERT - GL Events Equestrian Sport

 

November 2023

Eurexpo Lyon

SNCF Gares& Connexions

100 PEOPLE
Seminar / Meeting

"The teams were always on hand and we would like to thank Damien Pinat for his availability"

 

Mr. Fabrice BONTEMPS - SNCF G&C
 

April 2024

Matmut Stadium

STUDYRAMA

1,500 PEOPLE
Trade show / Exhibition

"Both before and during the event, the team were always available to listen to our needs and provide all the support required to roll out the event. A friendly, helpful team, and the event space was great."

 

Mr. Samuel BAROUX - STUDYRAMA

 

February 2024

La Sucrière

EIFFAGE

350 PEOPLE
Convention

"Thank you so much for your help in organising our annual convention. All our teams really enjoyed the event. The venue is very comfortable. The "rugby initiation" session was a big hit with the 24 brave men and women who took part, and everyone enjoyed discovering the history of the stadium during the guided tour! It was a really fun and original tour. Thanks again. Kind regards."

 

Mr. Grégoire GAVANIER - EIFFAGE

 

January 2024

Matmut Stadium

DEWALT

500 PEOPLE
Seminar / Meeting

"I just wanted to write and say thank you to the three of you and to all the operational teams who worked alongside us over the last few days! It was a real PLEASURE working with you, you make a great team - close-knit, professional and friendly! If it were like that every time we work on events, it would be wonderful! So, thank you for everything.
Of course, we will schedule a detailed debriefing session in the near future, so that we can get together and discuss the event, but I really wanted to send you this quick message to pass on to the teams, who took care of everything yesterday; they always had a smile on their faces and were good humoured. I would like to send a special thank you (in addition to the three of you) to Parfait, Romain, Clément, Damien, the goods-handling teams and the GL technicians, who were just fantastic, and without whom the event would not have been such a great success! They are the people "behind the scenes" (who often don't get the recognition they deserve) who ensure everything works smoothly!"
 

Ms Louise LE BRETON - Like Events

March 2024

Matmut Stadium

FEFCO

1,000 people
Congress

"For me the Lyon Convention Centre was the perfect place for the Exhibition. It was a positive event experience. The auditorium set-up was excellent and the exhibition hall made to measure. The audio-visual equipment was better than average. The feedback from exhibitors included positive comments about the organisation, audio-visual equipment, and successful interactions."

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Ms Nathalie SCHNEEGANS - FEFCO AISBL

 

October 2023

Centre de Congrès
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