Tourism in Greater Lyon (France, Europe)
Shows, meetings, spectacles, exhibitions and sports: Lyon moves to the beat of national and international rhythms! The city is currently positioned among the European cities which are the most dynamic, innovative and functional in staging and welcoming special events. read more
Already a reference in business tourism, Lyon is without a doubt on the way to becoming a leading destination for urban tourism in Europe: with 6 million visitors in 2007, the city is right on the heels of wellknown destinations like Amsterdam, Berlin or Prague. read more
After a remarkable increase in demand in 2007 (7%), the hotel market in Lyon seems to have been spared from the difficulties afflicting French hotels and tourism. As proof of the sector’s good resistance in the Lyon urban area, the average price per room is rising. read more
Lyon Welcome Attitude is a new offer of premium service that affirms the enthusiasm and know-how shared by the professionals of the Lyon urban agglomeration. Not less than 10 institutional partners and business tourism experts have joined together to implement this innovative, high-quality approach that targets convention-goers and exhibitors. read more
Exhibition structures proposed by the city are varied and high-quality. They are articulated around three major sites: Eurexpo, Cité internationale and the Gerland center. These three infrastructures provide Lyon with the 2nd largest area of exhibition surface in France, after Paris. read more