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 CONVENTION CENTER
Between the Rhone and the Tête d’Or Park, the Palais des Congrès de Lyon proudly shows its original and elegant silhouette. Flooded with light, transparent and functional, it is inscribed in the new generation of event environments and fully satisfies the expectations of users in terms of service.
The innovative ideas behind the Conference Center can be seen in its ergonomic design, aesthetic treatment, modular use of space and sophisticated technological facilities.
With its 15 000 sq m of floor space, the centre is today suited to all types of events bringing together from 30 to 2000 people. Tomorrow, with its 4500 sq m of additional exhibition areas, its meeting rooms and its 3000-seater amphitheatre, the conference centre will be able to welcome over 10 000 guests for conferences, offering total comfort and optimal flow management.
LYON, access details
Lyon's central location is a major asset: with its airport and TGV facilities and motorway network, the city is two hours from all European capitals:
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A multi-mode platform 25 km from Lyon, Saint-Exupery Airport offers connections to 80 destinations.
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With the TGV, the city is only two hours from Paris: trains are scheduled every hour.
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With the motorway network, Geneva, Turin and Frankfurt have never been so close.
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Finally, on the urban transport network and its metro, you can discover the greater Lyon area with regular services to all the main centres. |
Travel to the congress
Travelling to France is very easy and Lyon has a large international Airport: Lyon Saint Exupéry.
Should you need to obtain a visa, please consult the closest French Ambassy or Consulate.
Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport is located 15 miles from the centre of Lyon, less than 30 minutes away on the motorway.
Access to the congress venue:
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by Taxi: Taxi rank is in front of Terminal 1 – Level 1.
Average price from Lyon Airport to Lyon city center: about 35 Euros and 50 Euros at night and on sundays. Payment: cash, credit card if the logo is shown on the vehicle; cheque unless otherwise specified.
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by car: from motorway, dir. Lyon - ring road dir. north - exit " la Pape" - dir. Cité Internationale.
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by bus: A sales counter "satobus" is available from 7:00 to 22:00 in the central building of the Lyon Airport Saint-Exupery. Departure every 20 minutes from 6:00 up to 23:00. Average price: about 8 Euros.
From "Gare de Part-Dieu" to Palais des Congrès: bus n°47 dir. Cité Internationale - Stop at Palais des Congrès
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by metro: From Lyon City Center (or "Gare de Perrache"): metro Line A dir. L. Bonnevay, Stop at Foch - bus line 4 dir. Palais des Congrès. |
Official Carriers
Air France: You may use the discount granted by Air France upon presentation of the 2nd announcement on which will appear the certification number.
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Référence to be quoted : AXZE SE 41119 - Validity from 25/06/2004 to 02/07/2004For Air France Offices : discount registred on GGAIRAFEVENTNEGO
• On international routes
AIR FRANCE offices and call centers throughout the World will offer preferential fares from your country of departure.
Appropriate published fares from french overseas departments and territories apply.
Your nearest Air France Office and call centers : http://www.airfrance.com -
• On the domestic network within continental France
This original document will entitle you a reduction of up 45% on the regular full fare in economy class for a round trip journey (subject to conditions) on the Air France continental domestic network for this event.
To book your electronic ticket please contact the Air France call center from within France 0 820 820 820* or your nearest
Air France office http://www.airfrance.fr
Members of partner carrier’s loyalty programme will receive miles on their programme when using Air France flights.
Check details with your Air France office.
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