Cité Internationale Lyon
24,000 sqm
Indoor Space
3,220
Plenary Capacity
—
Banquet Capacity
35
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Cité Internationale Lyon is a 15-20 hectare mixed-use urban development designed by architect Renzo Piano and landscaper Michel Corajoud, located between the Rhône River and the Parc de la Tête d'Or. It encompasses a congress center (Palais des Congrès), a museum (Musée d'Art Contemporain), a cinema (UGC Ciné Cité), a casino ('Le Pharaon'), hotels, offices, restaurants, and residential apartments. It was developed between 1992 and 2006, with the congress center being a central component.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Lyon
Country
FR
Total Indoor Space
24,000 sqm
Max Plenary
3,220
Breakout Rooms
35
Exhibition Halls
1
Airport Distance
30 min
Hotel Rooms (1km)
464
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
Quai Charles de Gaulle, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, FR
Event Spaces & Rooms
5 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Amphithéâtre (Salle 3000) | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auditorium Lumière | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auditorium Pasteur | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nouveau Forum | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | breakout_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Cité Internationale has strong green credentials, including a centralized watering system for rainwater recovery to maintain its 2,000 sqm of gardens, heating and cooling through underground seepage water, and 96 sqm of solar panels generating 15,000 kWh of electricity, resulting in an environmental gain of 1.4T of CO2 per year. The site was eco-designed to reduce its environmental impact, with an emphasis on eco-responsibility across the entire supply chain.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
4 events hosted
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 30 min drive
- Hotels (1km)
- 464 rooms
- Exhibition Halls
- 1
- Breakout Rooms
- 35
- Indoor Space
- 24,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Lyon, France
Europe — Western Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026