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Lyon: the ideal crossroads for your business events
Known for being the capital of French gastronomy and for its very ancient history, Lyon is also one of France's main conference centres. And a crossroads city particularly well served on a national and European scale.
Lyon, 2e economic pole and 2e congress city in France* after ParisThe city hosts some 40 macro events and 100 trade shows each year. Organizations such as the Aspen Institute, the Scientific Foundation of Lyon and the Southeast and the Mérieux Foundation also contribute to making Lyon a preferred location for organizing major professional events. And the Lyon-Part-Dieu district is the second largest business district after La Défense in the Paris region. All of this in the heart of a historic city founded in 43 BC on the Fourvière hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And famous for being the birthplace of the "pope of French gastronomy", Paul Bocuse, as well as for its famous "bouchons" where you can taste the classic "tablier de sapeur" (sapper's apron), quenelles or even a gourmet cardoon gratin.
Accessibility
Lyon's excellent location has not been denied since antiquity, when Lugdunum was the capital of Gaul.
Two hours from Paris, Geneva or Turin, the city is served by the Saint-Exupéry international airport, three TGV stations and five highways. This exceptional access makes Lyon an ideal crossroads for organizing a professional event on a national scale.
The Accor network in Lyon
The Accor network has 42 hotels in Lyon and the surrounding area. A varied range of budget ibis, ibis Styles and greet, luxury and upscale brands with the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour and the MGallery Royal Lyon and Carlton Lyon, but also midscale with our Mama Shelter, Mercure and Novotel addresses.
Hotels that provide you with complete services for the reception and success of all types of events: meetings, seminars, product launches, study days, workshops, accommodation for your professional groups...
Incentive ideas in Lyon
The city of Lyon is the ideal place for your future events.
When organizing your next seminar in Lyon, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the type of activities you want to do. Are you looking for cultural, sports or leisure activities? You will be in the right place!
How about seeing the city from a completely different angle by kayaking down the Saône? A sporty but above all fun moment to share with your colleagues. Organized in the form of a classic descent, follow the advice of specialized guides and enjoy a trip on the largest river in Lyon but also discover the historical monuments of the city full of stories. At the end of this trip, kayaking will have no more secrets for you.
For the most gourmand of you, you will have the choice to organize a tasting hike in the heart of the Monts d'Or massif accompanied by a guide. Let yourself be surprised with this activity combining both nature and gastronomy. Take a breath of fresh air and oxygen with this activity in the middle of nature and let yourself be charmed by the specialties of the Lyon region (rosette, Lyon sausage, local wines, etc.). An ideal moment to share with your colleagues in a calm, natural and preserved environment.
Finally, you can also take advantage of the good weather to organize a pétanque tournament in various unusual places such as the boulodrome, parks and public squares. Choose the place you prefer and share a relaxing and funny moment with your colleagues.
*UAI classification - Union of International Association
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