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Lyon
Description
Situated between the mountains and the sea, at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers, Lyon is an attractive destination for meetings and events. 2000 years of history are highlighted by the city’s extraordinary landmarks from Roman ruins to the largest Renaissance quarter next to Venice. In December 1998, Lyon was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Supported by a thriving economy and a modern infrastructure, Lyon is today one of Europe’s leading business and tourist destinations.
City Population: 1 400 000
Contact information
Name: François Gaillard
Position: General Manager
Address: Lyon Convention & Visitors Bureau Place Bellecour, BP 2254 F-69002 Lyon - Cedex 02
Email: lyoncvb@lyon-France.com
Web: http://www.lyon-france.com
Phone: (+33) 4 72 77 72 40
Fax: (+33) 4 78 37 02 06
Access information
Airport name: Saint Exupery Airport
Distance to city centre: 25 km
Number of international airlines: 50
Highways: A6, A7, A42, A43, A41
Special events
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Biennial Gastronomy Exhibition (Sirha)
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January
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Print'Or - Professional Jewellery Trade Fair
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February
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Biennial International dance and Contemporary Art festival
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July - December
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Pollutec International Exhibition for Environmental Equipment
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November - December
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Fête des Lumières
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December 8th
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City overview
| City: | Total Bedrooms | Capacity of the biggest meeting hall | Maximum Exhibition space of the biggest conference facility [m2] | Maximum Exhibition space of the biggest conference facility [sq. foot] |
| Lyon | 11267 | 12168 | 110000 | 1184030 |
Accommodation & Conference facilities
| Rating | Number of hotels | Number of bedrooms | Number of beds | Maximum capacity of the biggest meeting room |
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*
| 40 | 2245 | | |
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**
| 93 | 4575 | | |
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***
| 42 | 3012 | | 600 |
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****
| 12 | 1435 | | 480 |
| Name | Description | Number of meeting halls | Total capacity | Maximum capacity of the biggest hall | Exhibition space in m2 |
| Palais des Congrès | | 26 | 4850 | 3000 | 8500 |
| Halle de Tony Garnier | | 1 | 15000 | 5000 | 17000 |
| Eurexpo | | 27 | 15000 | 12168 | 110000 |
| Espace tête d'Or | | 10 | 1385 | 1100 | 2400 |
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