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The City of Lyon

Great cities do nt emerge by chance. It is factors of location, climate, geography, history and the men and women of the region that determine their existence.

Lyon is the result of this outstanding combination. Its 2,00-year history testifies to Lyon's ability to build its wealth and its success without ostentation but not without wisdom and clear-sightedness.

Factsheet

2,000 year old Unesco world heritage architecture
the second largest Renaissance district in Europe after Venice
Birthplace of cinema with Lumière brothers
About 1.8 million visitors yearly for the Lyon's light festival
A true, authentic French city experience!

Venue

The exceptional environment of the Cité internationale designed by Renzo Piano in an privileged setting between the River Rhône and the Tête d’or Park. A venue situated in the centre of a dynamic events complex, with hotels, restaurants, bars, a cinema, casino, museum, etc. Located in the very heart of the city, with direct access to Lyon Part-Dieu high-speed train station.