Lyon Convention Centre

Discover the town of Lyon

Lyon is a leading European business traveller's destination and also enjoys a lively cultural, sporting and economic life:

inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site for its Renaissance quarter
growing success for its contemporary art and dance biennials (September)
flight of the fête des lumières (December) when Lyon is renamed the town of lights
boom of new technologies and video games
exploits of the Olympique Lyonnais football team and the Adecco-Asvel basketball team
affirmation in the fashion sector
leadership in biotechnologies

Just a few examples of a renewed strength

of a strong historical heritage (Lyon, Roman town as several passionate museums testify, Lyon, Cinema town with the invention of moving pictures in 1895 by the Lumière brothers),
of a desire to live better in the town (improvements to the banks of the Rhône, increased public transport, launch of bike hire scheme...),
of a dynamic cultural life through emblematic venues (Théâtre des Célestins, Opéra, Institut Lumière...)

What's more, in addition to developing a structured and varied offer, Lyon is strategically located in the heart of Europe. It also benefits from a strong political will that intends to promote it to being one of Europe's first business travel destinations.

To discover Lyon

Lyon local government website
www.mairie-lyon.fr
Grand Lyon tourist information office website
www.lyon-France.com
List of museums, programmes for National Opera,
Lyon theatres or the Maison de Danse on:
www.mairie-lyon.fr
All the Lyon information and programmes
(Cinema - music - nightclub - humour - art/exhibitions...) on:
www.lyonpoche.com
Discover 800 Lyon restaurants: Lyon gastronomy, bouchons,
world food, starred restaurants:
www.lyonresto.com
Discover the famous Lyon bouchons on:
www.lyon-france.com