A land of opportunity, a committed local authority
From the Val de Saône to the municipalities south of Lyon, the 58 communities that make up the Lyon Metropole form a single, uniquely structured governing body with broad responsibilities. Acting as both a metropolitan authority and a department, it leads economic development, urban planning, and mobility, while supporting companies as they establish their site and grow. Together, these municipalities create a coordinated, dynamic environment that fosters innovation, expansion, and long‑term success of your projects.
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municipalities
1.4M
population
+176k
companies
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Sectors of excellence in the area.
Lyon Metropole, a strategic hub accessible from France, Europe and the world.
Boasting optimum accessibility on national, European and international scales, the Lyon metropolitan area is connected to major French cities by highways and TGV (Paris in 2 hours) and is close to Swiss and Italian borders.
Leading companies in the area
A key public player tasked with developing new low-carbon technologies (recycling, bio-based molecules, CO2 capture, biofuels, etc.) and industrialization through its subsidiary Axens.
Agri-food group, specializing in pasta, sauces and food products, combining traditional skills with innovation for a national and international presence.
Manufacturer of commercial and heavy goods vehicles, innovating in sustainable engines and smart solutions for transport and logistics.
A world leader in in-vitro diagnostics, the group has its headquarters as well as several R&D and production sites in the Lyon region.
A world leader in healthcare, Sanofi is one of the main industrial players in the Lyon region with four R&D and production sites.
A world leader in specialty chemicals, Arkema develops innovative materials for batteries: electrolytes, binders and high-performance polymers serving electric mobility.
A key player in the civil nuclear industry, designing, manufacturing and maintaining components, fuels and control systems for nuclear power plants worldwide.
Leader in rail transport, designing trains, infrastructure and connected technologies for sustainable and efficient travel.
Global specialist in soft textiles and floor coverings, the group supplies the world’s largest sports complexes, including the Olympic Games.
Iconic places.
Usin Lyon Parilly
62,000 m² of real estate for rent in Vénissieux. Flagship urban industry site, labeled a “Turnkey” site by the state in 2021. Varied, flexible, scalable real estate solutions for rent, including existing buildings and construction projects.
Industrial park
Bel Air Camp
Flexible specialized workspaces across four sites in Villeurbanne: Bel Air Industry (dedicated to craftspeople and manual trades), Bel Air Business (for service companies), Bel Air School (for training organizations and independent trainers) and Bel Air Textile (designed for the entire textile ecosystem).
Flexible space
Bioparc
Lyon’s second-largest health intelligence hub, with 30,000 m² of labs and offices and around thirty biotech/medtech companies, in the heart of the eastern hospital district in the city’s eighth arrondissement: four HCL hospitals (Edouard Herriot, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics), the Léon Bérard cancer center, the Vinatier psychiatric hospital, the medicine and pharmacy faculties.
Purpose-built real estate
Circulyz
About 10 hectares of land under development by the Lyon metropolitan authority in Feyzin, in the heart of Chemical Valley, dedicated to industrial companies in the chemicals, energy and environment sectors promoting the environmental transition and the regeneration of existing productive activities.
Industrial eco-park
Carré de Soie
Located in Vaulx-en-Velin, this area, developed from the 2000s, has been transformed into a modern mixed neighborhood that includes housing, offices, shops and leisure facilities. Now a diversified economic hub, it is home to service-sector businesses, light industrial activities and shops, while offering excellent accessibility. 2024 rental values: new offices €192/m²/year, used €168/m²/year.
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Confluence
Located at the south of Lyon’s peninsula in the second arrondissement, this district transforms a former industrial area into a modern eco-neighborhood, combining contemporary architecture, sustainable development and cultural life. It doubles the size of the city center with housing, offices and public spaces. 2024 rental values: new offices €255/m²/year, used €240/m²/year.
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Gerland
Gerland Located in the Lyon’s seventh arrondissement, Gerland has seen major development since the 2000s. An important economic center, it hosts world leaders in the life sciences (Lyonbiopôle), large laboratories and biotech industries, as well as industrial and engineering companies. 2024 rental values: new offices €232/m²/year, used €178/m²/year.
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Part-Dieu
The second-largest tertiary district in France, Part-Dieu in Lyon’s third arrondissement has undergone a transformation over the last ten years, attracting companies linked to the regional economy, the industrial transition and new working methods (flex office, co-working, third places). Mix of housing, offices, shops and culture, with a multimodal transportation hub. 2024 rental values: new offices €338/m²/year, used €235/m²/year.
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Vaise
Since the 1990s, this district in Lyon’s ninth arrondissement has undergone a major urban redevelopment, creating a dynamic and diversified economic hub. It now hosts SMEs, start-ups and large groups operating in the digital, audiovisual, business services and technological innovation sectors. 2024 rental values: new offices €203/m²/year, used €176/m²/year.
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Parc technologique de Lyon
Located to the east of the Lyon urban area in Saint-Priest, this technology park is a major economic focal point close to central Lyon, Saint-Exupéry airport and major highways. This 100-hectare innovation hub is home to about 220 companies, representing over 7,000 jobs in high-value-added sectors such as biotechnology and health, the environment, industrial engineering, digital services, and engineering.
Technology park
Techlid
The second-largest tertiary cluster in the Lyon urban area, the western economic hub extends over 15 municipalities. Its strategic location and attractive environment are home to large international groups, mid-sized companies, innovative SMEs, start-ups and dynamic microbusinesses in various sectors. 2024 rental values: new offices €160/m²/year, used €120/m²/year.
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The Lyon region is a major economic and technological hub in Europe, at the crossroads of innovation, industry and transitions.
