Lyon is France's second exhibition city, hosting Eurexpo trade fairs and a growing tech and health-sector congress calendar at lower cost than Paris.
Key facts
- Country
- France
- Main venues
- Eurexpo Lyon, Centre de Congrès de Lyon, La Sucrière
- Shows covered
- 1 major shows
- Typical lead time
- 12–16 weeks for a custom build
- Minimum project
- £30,000
Venues we build in across Lyon
- Eurexpo Lyon
- Large single-level halls with straightforward drive-in access.
- Centre de Congrès de Lyon
- Cité Internationale congress centre for conference programmes.
- La Sucrière
- Riverside industrial venue for launches and brand events.
Lyon build and logistics notes
- French organiser documentation and fire certification required
- Build costs typically 10–20% below Paris
- Good road freight access from the UK via the A6 corridor
French-language organiser submissions handled in-house with accredited local install crews.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it cheaper to exhibit in Lyon than Paris?
- Usually yes — labour, storage and accommodation run 10–20% below Paris for an equivalent specification, and Eurexpo's drive-in halls reduce install hours.
- Do you handle French fire certification?
- Yes. All materials are specified to M1/B-s1,d0 equivalents and we produce the organiser documentation in French.
Minimum project £30,000. Send the brief and we return a budget band, format recommendation and outline timeline within 24 hours. Call +44 207 183 3436 or email info@pearllemongroup.com.