PREDEC, the International Symposium on Preparation for Decommissioning will be held in Lyon, France.

Lyon is the capital of the Rhone-Alps region, the 2nd economic centre in France after Paris region. Lyon is also:

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site
• The City of Gastronomie
• 2 hours by train from Paris, Geneva, the Alps and the Mediterranean sea
• 2 hours by flight from London or Berlin...

Lyon is located approximately 470 km from Paris and 150 km from Geneva. Lyon can be easily accessed by plane (from Lyon Saint Exupéry airport, with a 30 minute shuttle connection to the city centre; from Geneva airport, with trains connections to Geneva city centre and then Lyon city centre) or by fast train (TGV fast-train connections from Paris or Marseille).

The Symposium will take place at the Lyon Convention Centre (Lyon Cité Internationale).

 

Lyon Convention Centre
50 quai Charles de Gaulle
69463 Lyon, France

From Saint Exupery Airport:
- by Taxi: between 25 and 40 minutes
Price : approximatively 50€

- by Tram Express + bus (from Part-Dieu TGV railway station)
Tram Express: 30 minutes
To consult the schedules you can click here
Price: single ticket at 15,70€ ; return ticket at 27,20€
Bus: 15 minutes
Lines C1, C4, C5

From Part-Dieu TGV railway station:
- by Bus (TCL network): 15 minutes
Lines C1, C4, C5
You have to pay the first ticket. Price: 1,80€ (or 2,00€ if you buy a ticket in the bus).
At the welcome desk of the Symposium you will be provided with a « Liberté 1 journée » ticket per day (for the duration of your stay) allowing you to travel for free on the TCL network (bus, subways, tramways) without pay.

Access by car:
Paid public parking: P0, P2

To dowload the Lyon Convention Center Access you can click here.


For further information, you can consult the following links:
- Lyon Convention Center: www.ccc-lyon.com/home
- Only Lyon - office tourism: http://www.en.lyon-france.com/
- Saint Exupery airport: http://www.lyonaeroports.com/eng
- Lyon Part Dieu - railway station: http://www.gares-sncf.com/en/gare/frlpd/lyon-part-dieu

Please find below a selection of hotels near the Congress Center or easily accessible by public transport.
 

Photo	Name & contacts	Location
	4**** Hôtel Mercure Part-Dieu 47, boulevard Marius Vivier Merle 69003 Lyon	Next to the train station, The Mercure Lyon La Part-Dieu is located in the center of Lyon's business district, just a few steps from the historic heart of the city. Its location has direct access to both the airport and major road networks, making it ideal for business and leisure trips. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	4**** Hôtel Mercure Saxe Lafayette 29 rue de Bonnel 69003 Lyon	In the centre of Lyon, the 4-star Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette hotel is a 10 minute walk from the La Part Dieu business district. Recently renovated with spacious and contemporary design rooms, a fitness room and a pool. Access map   BOOK ONLINE
	4**** Hôtel Mercure Centre Brotteaux 112 - 114 Boulevard des Belges 69006 Lyon	Built in 1911 in an Art Nouveau style, the Mercure Lyon Centre Brotteaux hotel is located in Lyons city center, at 10-minute walk from the Part Dieu station, 7 minutes by trolley-bus from the convention center, 500 meters from the Parc de la Tete d'Or and 10 minutes by metro from Old Lyons. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	4**** Hôtel Mercure Charpennes 7 place Charles Hernu 69100 Villeurbanne	The Mercure Lyon Charpennes hotel is in the middle of the Part-Dieu TGV railway station, Cité Internationale Convention Center and Tête d'Or Park-Villeurbanne triangle. Using the metro or tram lines on the hotel's doorstep, you can reach the city center and Old Lyon in just 10 minutes. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	4**** Novotel Part-Dieu 47, boulevard Marius Vivier Merle 69003 Lyon	Just 10 minutes from the city center, the Novotel Lyon Part Dieu hotel is located near to the TGV train station in the heart of the business district of Lyons. This 4-star hotel has 124 comfortable, fully soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms. The bar and Novotel Café offer a relaxing environment in which to enjoy healthy and contemporary cuisine. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	3*** Ibis Styles Lyon la Part-Dieu 54 Rue de la Villette 69003 Lyon	The new designer hotel is located in the heart of the Lyons business quarter, close to the historic city center, and is ideal for both business and leisure trips. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	3*** Ibis Styles Lyon Villeurbanne 130 Blvd du 11 Novembre 1918 69100 Villeurbanne	The Ibis Styles is close to the Convention Center, on the other side of the park Tête d'Or. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	3*** Ibis Lyon Palais des Congrès 9 avenue de Poumeyrol ZAC Saint Clair 69300 Caluire	The Ibis Lyon Palais des Congrès - Caluire hotel is located beside the Rhône. It is close to the Convention Centre, the Cité Internationale and Lyon Part-Dieu TGV railway station. Access map BOOK ONLINE
	2** Ibis Budget Part Dieu 52, rue de la Villette 69003 LYON	The Ibis Budget Part Dieu is located in the Part-Dieu business district. Easy access for all transport (TGV train station, Rhône Express direct to Saint-Exupery airport, T1/T3 tram, line C1 for the Lyons conference center, line C3 for Old Lyons), the ibis budget is the ideal place for business or tourist trips. Access map BOOK ONLINE

Other hotels
 

Photo	Name & contacts	Location
	Résidences Temporim Lyon Cité Internationale Cité Internationale 35, Quai Charles de Gaulle 69006 Lyon Website	In the heart of the convention centre and opposite the amphitheatre, a Temporim residence with 104 fully furnished, decorated and equipped apartments. Access map
	4**** Crowne Plaza Lyon Cité Internationale 22, quai Charles de Gaulle 69463 LYON Website	This 4-star hotel is located in the 6th arrondissement, just steps from the largest Congress Center in Lyon. Each stay at the Hotel de la Cite (The City Hotel) is a truly enjoyable experience of comfort and relaxation with a multilingual staff ready to take care of your every need. Access map
	3*** Park&Suites Lyon Cité Internationale 157 Grande Rue de Saint Clair 69300 Caluire et Cuire Website	The Park&Suites Lyon Cité Internationale hotel is located beside the Rhône. It is close to the Convention Centre, the Cité Internationale and Lyon Part-Dieu TGV railway station. Access map
	3*** Hôtel des Congrès Place du Commandant Rivière 69100 Villeurbanne Website	This 3-star hotel is located a few minutes away from the city center of Lyon and 5 minutes from Part Dieu railway station, near Lyon's Tête d'Or Park. Access map
	3*** Campanile Part Dieu Forum Part-Dieu 31 rue Maurice-Flandin 69003 Lyon Website	Opposite the Part Dieu TGV station, the Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu Hotel Restaurant is situated in the heart of the business district and 10 minutes from the “Cité Internationale” conference centre. Access map
	3*** Hôtel du Parc 16 boulevard des Brotteaux 69006 Lyon Website	Near the "Cité Internationale", the "Parc de la tête d'Or", the downtown of Lyon and the Part Dieu Train station, the hotel du Parc will receive you in ideal conditions. Access map
	3*** Timhotel Lyon Part Dieu 17 rue Professeur Weill 69006 Lyon Website	The Timhotel Lyon La Part-Dieu is an ideally located hôtel de charme between the Lyon Part-Dieu TGV railway station and the Convention Centre (10 minutes from both). Access map
	3*** Athéna Part Dieu 45 boulevard Vivier Merle 69003 Lyon Website	Located at the heart of the Part-Dieu shopping area(2-minutes walk from the Part Dieu station), this functional and welcoming establishment offers all the charm and efficiency you could want in a modern hotel. Access map
	2** Au Logis de Vendôme 110 rue de Vendôme 69006 Lyon Website	Ideally situated close to the Part Dieu district: 10 minutes from the Lyon Part-Dieu railway station and 15 minutes from the Cité Internationale. Access map
	2** B&B Gambetta 93 cours Gambetta 69003 Lyon Website	The B&B Hotel Lyon Centre, a new Concept hotel with greater comfort and more up-to-date design is located near Lyon Part-Dieu train station (10 minutes walk). Access map
	2** Hôtel Tête d'Or 62 rue Garibaldi 69006 Lyon Website	The Hôtel Tête d'Or is situated In the heart of the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, at 2 km from the Part Dieu train station, near the Parc de la Tête d'Or and the Convention Centre. Access map
	2** Inter Hotel Patio Morand 99 rue de Créqui 69006 Lyon Website	Au Patio Morand is located in the 6th district near the Parc de la Tête d'Or and 30 minutes from the airport. The interior decorating in this renovated hotel is a combination of designer style and tradition. Access map
	2** Hotel Saint Vincent 9 rue Pareille 69001 Lyon Website	The Saint Vincent hotel is situated in the heart of the Presqu'île district, close to the Croix-Rousse hill. Access map
	2** Le Patio des Terreaux 9 rue Sainte Catherine 69001 Lyon Website	Le Patio des Terreaux is located in the Presqu'île district, 15 minutes from the "Cité Internationale" conference centre. Access map