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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Pratical information
Practical information
Eurexpo Lyon provides a warm and friendly setting for your event, with a wide range of services at your disposal.
- Restaurants and bars, with Click & Collect possible: further information here
- Vending machines
- Tourist Information Point*
- Business Center*
- Free Wi-Fi (in the main reception area)
- The Eurexpo shop (press, confectionery, souvenirs, etc.)*
- Cash dispenser
- Cloakroom*
- First-aid centre
*At the main trade fairs
Click here to download a map with the locations of the services.
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Exhibitor area
Exhibitor service
Order online
Eurexpo Lyon's Exhibitor Service Department offers you all the technical services you need to set up your stand (electricity, internet, water, compressed air, overhead fittings, etc.).
To place your order, please select your Exhibition/Fair.
Contact:
+33 (0)4 72 22 30 30
services[@]eurexpo.com
Technical documentation
To help organise the installation of your stand, please consult the documents provided below.
Please consult them before placing your order.
Contact:
+33 (0)4 72 22 30 30
services[@]eurexpo.com
Access
Located halfway between Lyon city centre and Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport/TGV station, Eurexpo Lyon is ideally situated and easy to get to, whatever means of transport you decide to use.
By plane
Eurexpo Lyon is just 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 the Rhônexpress, a rail link that runs every 15 minutes to Lyon city centre (less than 30 minutes travel)
- Lyon-Bron Business airport is also just 5 minutes from Eurexpo Lyon
Prepare your arrival beforehand and save time by clicking here
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By train
The city of Lyon has 3 high-speed train (TGV) stations with several trains a day to and from major French and European cities:
- Lyon Part-Dieu
- Lyon Perrache
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry (Airport)
To get to Eurexpo Lyon from the stations: prepare your itinerary beforehand (stop at Eurexpo Lyon Main Entrance) by clicking here.
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By car
Organise your arrival by ordering your Assembly/Dismantling Pass and Exhibitor Parking Badge in advance.
- Pass for Assembly/Dismantling phases: Please contact the organiser of the fair/exhibition to obtain the link for placing the order
- Exhibitor Parking Badge: Order the car-park badge online by clicking on this link and selecting the exhibition/fair that you will be exhibiting at
Close to the A43 and A46 motorways, Eurexpo Lyon is at the heart of the European motorway network, just 4 hours from Paris, 3 hours from Marseille, 1.5 hours from Geneva and 3 hours from Turin.
Easily accessible by car, the exhibition centre is 20 minutes from Lyon-Saint Exupéry international airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.
Exhibitor access:
- Porte Est Exposants (Exhibitor east gate)
A46 (Rocade Est [east outer ring-road]), exit 9:
Eurexpo Exposants
Avenue Louis Blériot
69680 Chassieu, France
Car parks: Our car parks provide 13,000 parking spaces right next to the 3 entrances to Eurexpo Lyon.
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By public transport
Eurexpo Lyon is served by the T5 tramway every day (from Grange Blanche, Eurexpo Lyon stop).
During certain trade fairs, you can also take the Bus N100 to Eurexpo Lyon (from Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, Eurexpo Lyon stop).
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By taxi
1,400 taxis are at your service to drive you to Eurexpo Lyon.
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
A drop-off point is located in Car Park P2 (when the car park is open).
Book a meeting room
In addition to having an exhibition stand, you may also wish to organise a meeting, a conference, a buffet reception, a lunch or an evening party, for example. Eurexpo Lyon has 26 modular meeting rooms at your disposal in different locations around the exhibition centre, all close to the exhibition halls:
- Espace Lumière: 5 rooms for between 20 and 650 people,
- Espace Mezzanine: 6 rooms for between 20 and 400 personnes and 1 VIP lounge for 24 people,
- Espace Confluence: 5 rooms and 1 lounge, for 20 to 500 people, in the heart of the Eurexpo Lyon Convention Centre,
- Espace Paul Bocuse: 2 rooms for between 20 and 180 people,
- South and North Patios: 6 rooms for between 20 and 450 people.
The Mezzanine 1 room is a modern, welcoming VIP space; a perfect place for organising your public relations meetings, press meetings and buffet receptions.
All these rooms have foyers (with natural light) that can be used to host your welcome-coffee receptions and buffets.
ADVANTAGES: Our team is on hand to help you organise your event and offer all kinds of additional services: general contracting, sound systems, video, catering, hospitality and reception staff and security staff.
You will find all our meeting-room floor plans in the Technical Documentation section.
Contact:
Sales Department
+33 (0)4 72 22 32 26
reunions[@]eurexpo.com
Restauration
Would you like to organise a buffet reception, a lunch, or have meal trays delivered to your stand?
FOOD EXPO
FOOD EXPO, as an expert in commercial and event food services, our on-site catering partner, based at Eurexpo Lyon, can meet all your day-to-day needs.
Société FOOD EXPO
Avenue Louis Blériot
69680 CHASSIEU
Manon BERNARD
Tel: +33 (0)4 72 22 30 33
Email: commercial[@]foodexpo.fr
More information on the website
Eurexpo Lyon has also selected 6 renowned caterers for you:
PIGNOL
8 place Bellecour
69002 LYON
Magali ROUSSET
Tel: +33 (0)4 78 37 39 61
Email: info[@]pignol.fr
More information on the website
LE COUSU
23 rue du Chariot d'Or
69004 LYON
Laura LAMBOGLIA : 06 83 27 84 46
Jade PALLIEZ : 06 75 89 86 26
Email : allo[@]lecousu.com
More information on the website
MAGNER, LE MOMENT M
Impasse Louis Verd
69540 IRIGNY
Gilles SABAH
Tel: +33 (0)4 78 16 90 90
Email: gillessabah[@]magner.fr
More information on the website
C-GASTRONOMIE
38 Route de Brignais
69630 CHAPONOST
Audrey GAUMY
Tel: +33 (0)4 37 64 64 54
Email: contact[@]c-gastronomie.fr
More information on the website
SAVOURE
Parc Swen, 1 rue des vergers, bâtiment 2
69760 LIMONEST
Audrey GAUMY
Tel: +33 (0)4 69 84 83 64
Email : contact[@]savoure-traiteur.fr
More information on the website
LA FINE FOURCHETTE
22 rue Jean Vaujany
38100 GRENOBLE
Patrice KNECHT
Tel: +33 (0)4 76 21 23 23
Email : p.knecht[@]lafinefourchette.fr
More information on the website
Sélection Eurexpo Lyon - Vins & Champagnes
Welcome your customers in a convivial atmosphere !
Vins du Domaine de Panéry
Champagne Pommery
Paul MATHIEU
Tel: +33 (0)6 16 20 70 42
Email: paul.mathieu[@]gl-events.com
Restauration sur place
Lors de votre visite à Eurexpo Lyon, profitez d’une offre de restauration diverse et adaptée à toutes vos envies. Que vous souhaitiez un repas assis, une pause gourmande ou un encas rapide, nos différents points de vente sauront répondre à vos attentes.
- Restaurants assis : Détendez-vous et dégustez un repas complet dans l’un de nos 7 restaurants offrant une cuisine variée et savoureuse sous forme de buffet, brasserie ou service à table.
- Boulangeries Paul : Retrouvez la qualité et le savoir-faire artisanal PAUL dans nos 6 points de vente, parfaits pour un sandwich gourmand, une pâtisserie, un plat cuisiné ou une simple pause-café.
- Vente à emporter des Canuts : Découvrez une offre rapide et équilibrée avec un large choix de sandwichs, salades et viennoiseries, idéale pour un repas sur le pouce.
- Bocuse Original Comptoir : Pour les amateurs de street food, le BOC propose de délicieux burgers, sandwichs raffinés et hot dog préparés avec des ingrédients de qualité.
- Des points de restauration supplémentaires : Durant certains évènements, profitez également d’une offre enrichie avec des zones food trucks et d'autres espaces de restauration éphémères pour diversifier encore plus votre expérience culinaire.
Quel que soit votre choix, savourez un moment de plaisir gourmand au cœur d’Eurexpo Lyon !
Pour les grands groupes, vous avez la possibilité de réserver une table.
Retrouvez toutes les informations concernant nos points de restauration assise en cliquant ici.
Contact : Manon Bernard | Mail | +33 (0)4.72.22.30.33
L'ouverture de nos points de restauration varie en fonction des évènements : rendez-vous sur le site internet de l'évènement concerné pour plus d'information.
Fowarders
If you need the services of goods handlers, freight forwarders or customs officers, two specialist companies – approved by Eurexpo Lyon – are at your disposal:
- Transport of goods/equipment: shipping from all countries to Eurexpo Lyon and return transport
- Customs formalities
- Goods handling: unloading operations, stand set-up, storage and management of empty packaging, reloading onto lorries, etc.
- Storage of goods before and after trade fairs/exhibitions at Eurexpo Lyon
Clamageran Expositions
Tel: +33 (0)4 78 90 06 00
Contact: ag.turin[@]clamageran.fr
More information on the website
SFT Gondrand Frères
Tel: +33 (0)4 72 22 30 22
Contact: didier.fanton[@]gondrand.fr
More information on the website
Clasquin Fairs & Events
Tel: +33 (0)4 12 39 41 77
Contact: lyonevents[@]clasquin.com
More information on the website