Convention centres — Lyon
Centre de Congrès de Lyon
The Centre de Congrès de Lyon is the city's principal congress venue, in the Renzo Piano-designed Cité Internationale next to the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Extended in 2006, it combines auditoriums, an exhibition level and a large bank of meeting rooms in one building.
- Destination
- Lyon
- District
- Cité Internationale (6e arrondissement)
- Max. capacity
- 3,000 pax
- Exhibition space
- 8,400 m²
- Meeting rooms
- 35
The Centre de Congrès de Lyon is the city's principal congress venue, in the Renzo Piano-designed Cité Internationale next to the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Extended in 2006, it combines auditoriums, an exhibition level and a large bank of meeting rooms in one building.
The centre has three amphitheatres of 300, 900 and 3,000 seats (the largest modular, from 900 to about 3,220 seats), 35 meeting rooms and an exhibition level of about 8,400 m² on one floor, within roughly 24,000 m² of modular space. Overall capacity is about 19,000 people.
The centre suits international congresses that benefit from Lyon's gastronomic reputation: evening programmes in traditional bouchons, Beaujolais estates or the Old Lyon quarter can be organised around the working days.
Access
On the Cité Internationale beside the Parc de la Tête d'Or; bus and tram connect to Part-Dieu TGV station (about 2 hours from Paris) in around 15 to 20 minutes. Lyon–Saint-Exupéry airport is about 30 minutes by Rhônexpress to Part-Dieu or by car.
2 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité Internationale | Conference, MICE, Business | Within the same Cité Internationale complex, a short walk | — | 450 | €€€ |
| Crowne Plaza Lyon - Cité Internationale | Business, Conference | Within the same Cité Internationale complex, a short walk | — | 88 | €€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
Location map
Frequently asked questions
How many people can the Centre de Congrès de Lyon host?
The centre has three amphitheatres of 300, 900 and 3,000 seats, and its largest is modular. It has 35 meeting rooms and an overall capacity of about 19,000 people.
Where is the Centre de Congrès de Lyon and how do guests get there?
The centre is at 50 quai Charles de Gaulle in the Cité Internationale, beside the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Bus and tram connect it to Part-Dieu TGV station in 15 to 20 minutes, and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport is about 30 minutes away by Rhônexpress or by car.
What kind of events is the Centre de Congrès de Lyon suited to?
It suits international congresses, and evening programmes in traditional bouchons, Beaujolais estates or the Old Lyon quarter can be arranged around the working days. The exhibition level covers about 8,400 m² on one floor.
Can The French DMC organise an event at the Centre de Congrès de Lyon?
Yes. The French DMC organises seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirms capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.