360° tour of the Lyon Convention Centre
360° tour of the Lyon Convention Centre
Hotels nearby
Hotels nearby
Hotels near La Sucrière
40 hotels (from 2 to 5 stars) located on the Presqu’île (peninsular area) are within 20 minutes by public transport..
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, Crowne 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, 5-minute drive from La Sucrière, by booking here.
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Information about Cultural Events
La Sucrière is in an exceptional location and has a distinctive feel.
This building is situated in the middle of a lively and dynamic district.
- One of the historic and iconic buildings of the new Lyon Confluence district
- Europe's largest contemporary urban architectural project, involving several leading international architects (Jakob & Mac Farlane, Wilmotte & Associés, etc.)
- This former dock district of Lyon has been completely redeveloped and is now home to restaurants, contemporary art galleries, and design shops, as well as the headquarters of of local-authority organisations and major companies (GL Events, Euronews, Groupe Cardinal etc.)
- A nearby shopping centre with many shops and a cinema complex
- Car parks
- Numerous hotels
Come and discover the exhibitions at La Sucrière!
Since 2012, the second floor of La Sucrière has been set aside for artistic and cultural exhibitions, which are held throughout the year.
More than 20 exhibitions have been presented since this space opened, and our rich and varied programme of events has attracted over 1.1 million visitors.
Please consult our calendar to find out about our current and upcoming exhibitions.
Do you represent a company? Discover our turnkey offers!
We have created special turnkey offers for companies, giving them the opportunity to book private morning or evening sessions to visit our cultural exhibitions.
Contact us :
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +33 (0)4 72 82 27 27
Practical information:
- Easy to get to on public transport and or by car, with parking spaces available in the Confluence shopping centre car park!
- Last entry: 1.5 hours before the exhibition closes
- We advise you to book your tickets in advance.
- Tickets can be purchased on site, subject to availability
Please click here to read La Sucrière's internal rules.
Hotels
Hotels
A thriving hotel sector
19,300 rooms available, including:
- 5,777 four and five-star rooms
- 7,688 three-star rooms
- 3,725 one and two-star rooms
All the major hotel chains are present:
Accor, Boscolo, Crowne Plaza, Intercontinental, Marriott, Pullman, Radisson Blu, Relais et Châteaux, Warwick, etc.
To find out about all the existing hotels and the new establishments scheduled to open, please click here
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A metropolitan city with excellent access
LYON, A METROPOLITAN CITY WITH EXCELLENT ACCESS
Lyon, a connected city
Getting to Lyon is quick, easy and direct, whatever means of transport you choose to use.
Lyon has direct connections to all the major European cities including Paris, London, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, Milan, etc.
Click on the different "Access" tabs below for further details and/or maps.
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By plane
- Eurexpo Lyon is 20 minutes from Lyon-Saint Exupéry international airport
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport, France's 2nd largest regional airport, has direct flights to 116 cities, including 96 international destinations (36 countries) with 44 airlines
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry is easy to get to with its excellent interconnecting transport networks: high-speed train (TGV) and Rhonexpress bus, and a rail link that runs every 15 minutes to Lyon city centre (less than 30 minutes travel)
- Lyon-Bron Business airport is also just 20 minutes from the centre of Lyon
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By train
With two stations in the city centre, Part-Dieu and Perrache, and a third station at Lyon-Saint Exupéry, the TGV high-speed train has placed Lyon at the centre of Europe.
- 28 daily trains between Lyon and Paris
- 20 daily trains between Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and Lyon
- 25 daily Eurostar trains between Lyon and London
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By car
The city of Lyon is at the centre of a motorway network providing easy access to other major French cities and the main European capitals.
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By public transport
The TCL public transport network has:
- more than 120 bus lines serving over 3,000 stops
- 7 tramway lines
- 4 Métro lines
- 2 funicular (cable train) lines
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By taxis
1,400 taxis are at your service to drive you to your final destination.
Main booking centres :
- Radio Taxi: +33 (0)4 72 10 86 86
- Allo Taxi: +33 (0)4 78 28 23 23
- Taxi Lyonnais: +33 (0)4 78 26 81 81
- Taxi Aéroport: +33 (0)4 72 22 70 90
Lyon, a popular and sustainable tourist destination
Situated at the very heart of Europe, Lyon is an exceptional tourist destination, elegantly blending its rich architectural heritage with bold, new contemporary projects.. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city attracts travellers from all over the world and was ranked as France's top city to visit by the New York Times in 2019. What's more, it was recently voted Europe's 2nd best city destination by the World Travel Awards in 2021.
With its many museums, theatres and festivals, Lyon offers visitors an unforgettable cultural experience.
However, Lyon does not only stand out due to its illustrious past; it is also a model of sustainability. European Capital of Smart Tourism and the Leading French City for Sustainable tourism in 2021 (GDS - Index 2021), the city is acknowledged for its commitment to more ethical and environmentally-friendly tourism. Lyon was also ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities by The Economist - The Global Liveability Index 2022, and stands out as a pioneer in France with its self-service bike initiative, Vélo'v.
As such, Lyon embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, offering all its visitors an authentic and sustainable tourist experience.
2nd in the "Best Big Cities in the world" ranking
2020 Condé Nast Traveler rankings
The world's leading emerging tourist destination for 2022
World Travel Awards 2021
13th-ranked city among worldwide destinations working towards more sustainable tourism
Global Destination Sustainability Index 2023
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Lyon: an outstanding destination
Lyon: an outstanding destination
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Choose Lyon, the City of Light!
Lyon is the perfect city in which to organise your events.
Both you and visitors to your event will be won over by the city's many advantages and attractiveness.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, voted the capital of French gastronomy, and internationally recognised for its cultural events, such as the Fête des Lumières (Light Festival) and Biennial Modern Art Festival, Lyon has been a flourishing city for more than two thousand years !
Voted Europe's leading city-break destination, Lyon has continually worked to expand and improve its hotel and event infrastructures in order to offer tourists and congress-goers the best possible welcome. Moreover, in 2019, along with Helsinki, Lyon was voted 'European Capital of Sustainable Tourism', a title awarded by the European Union!
Lyon is a city of culture and history, but also a city with an attractive and vibrant economy. Ideally located at the crossroads of Europe in the heart of France's largest industrial region, Lyon is the second largest economic centre in France, with major business sectors such as biotechnology, chemistry-environment, urban public transport, digital technology and textiles.
For all its awards, distinctions and prizes... nothing is better than experiencing the city first hand!
So, come and visit us in Lyon, with direct flights from 116 cities, 3 high-speed train stations and an extensive motorway network, check into one of our 19,300 hotel rooms and enjoy dining in one of our 1,600 restaurants. You may even have the pleasure of meeting one of our twenty Michelin-starred chefs while you are here.
Coming to Lyon is always a great experience in itself...
So, why not let us look after organising your event?
Lyon and its metropolitan area: where different fields of excellence converge
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AN EXTREMELY DYNAMIC BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Lyon is France's leading city in terms of the number of business creations and boasts a thriving network of start-ups and innovative companies.
A CITY AT THE CUTTING EDGE IN MANY KEY SECTORS
As France's leading industrial city, Lyon is the second largest business hub in France and a national leader in five high-growth markets: biotechnology, chemicals/environment, digital entertainment, innovative textiles and transport & mobility.
A STRONG CULTURE OF SOCIAL INNOVATION
With almost 17,000 new jobs created every year, Lyon stands out from other cities due to its vibrant entrepreneurial environment oriented towards emerging and future-oriented fields of activity.
Awarded the "Territoire French Impact" (French Impact Territory) label in 2018, the city's aims to establish itself as the "European capital of social innovation" through the creation of support programmes dedicated to companies in the social economy sector.
A city listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list
2nd most popular city for congresses in France
ICCA 2022
Leading industrial region in France 2021
CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne
Lyon: world capital of gastronomy
Situated in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Lyon is a real paradise for gourmets from all over the world.
With its rich culinary heritage rooted in local culture, Lyon offers an unrivalled gastronomic experience, combining the sophistication of traditional French cuisine with a bold modern touch.
In the city's traditional bouchons (restaurants), you can sample iconic local dishes such as quenelle de brochet (pike dumplings), tablier de sapeur (tripe) and, of course, the famous salade lyonnaise.
The city also has a dynamic and innovative gourmet-dining scene, with a host of Michelin-starred restaurants and talented young chefs who are pushing back the boundaries of culinary creativity.
So, you may have the opportunity to discover the cuisine of one of the region's 100 Michelin-starred chefs , including Paul Bocuse (3 stars), Georges Blanc (3 stars), Anne-Sophie Pic (3 stars) and Christian Têtedoie (1 star and 1 Green Star).
Lyon events' catering offer has been developed with exclusive local partners.
They all have a strong regional identity and have been selected for the quality of their products, their know-how and professionalism, as well as their commitment to sustainable development and their food-waste management policies.
Drawing on over 20 years' experience, our in-house catering teams provide expert advice to help you select the catering solution that is best suited to your event and your expectations.’
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Lyon and its region: a centre for innovation
The Auvergne- Rhône-Alpes Region has 8 competitiveness clusters, including:
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LYON: A STRONG BUSINESS CULTURE
- France’s most popular business tourism destination, outside Paris.
- 2nd most popular city in France for hosting conferences (ICCA 2022)
- No. 1 ranked city in France for the fifth year running, according to the barometer concerning the attractiveness and dynamism of French cities with more than 1 million inhabitants (Arthur Loyd 2022)
LYON: AN ECONOMIC HUB
- France's second largest economic area
- Almost 600,000 companies , including the headquarters of major groups such as Groupe Seb, Renaut Trucks, Sanofi Pasteur, Biomérieux, Babolat, Electronics Arts, Adecco, and more.
- An international city
- France's second-ranked region for exports
- World headquarters, such as Interpol, Euronews and the WHO Academy
- Host city for international summits, such as the G7, the World Climate Conference, the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2022, etc.
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Lyon, a highly popular and resolutely sustainable tourist destination
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- A city listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Top city in France to visit (New-York Times, 2019 ranking)
- 2nd place in the "Best Big Cities in the world" ranking (2020 ranking of the Condé Nast Traveler)
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Hotels nearby
Hotels nearby
Hotels near Eurexpo Lyon
2,200 hotel rooms, of all categories, close to the venue
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, Crowne 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.
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