Lyon Convention Bureau

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In a nutshell...

Located at the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region, less than 2 hours away from Paris and Geneva. The city's international airport (Saint Exupéry) is France's 3rd largest and most active and connects non-stop to most major European cities. Direct high speed train links to Paris and numerous other destinations provide a convenient alternative. A city with 2000 years of history that you can discover as you walk through its districts that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site, ranging from Roman architecture mixed to bold contemporary creations. Lyon is home to the international headquarters of Interpol, Euronews, Sanofi, Biomerieux and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The city known as France's capital of Gastronomy is surrounded by some of the country's best known wine-growing regions: the Beaujolais and Bourgogne to the North, and the Côtes du Rhône to the South. This makes Lyon the ideal starting point for your events.

Main Events

International Food Trade Exhibition (SIRHA) (January) - every two year
Print'Or (February)
Pollutec (November)
Lyon International Fair (April)
Les Nuits de Fourvière Festival (June to Aug.)
Dance Biennal (every second year)
Beaujolais Nouveau (November)
Lights Festival (December)
Nuits sonores (May)