Proctology Innovation Forum
Welcome to Lyon
Known as the capital of gastronomy and medical innovation, Lyon is France’s third largest city, nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean. It is renowned for its economic vitality, medical excellence, and quality of life. It is also a major center for education, history, and culture.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon perfectly blends modernity and tradition, innovation and the art of living. This unique setting will host the Proctology Innovation Forum at the Maison d’Anthouard in Écully, just minutes from the city center.
What to explore during your stay
Must-see tourist spots:
- Vieux-Lyon: Renaissance district, traboules, and Saint-Jean Cathedral
- Basilica of Fourvière: panoramic view of the city
- Presqu’île: shopping, Place Bellecour, lively pedestrian streets
- Parc de la Tête d’Or: botanical garden, zoo, walking areas
- Musée des Confluences: science, society, civilizations
- Fine Arts Museum: classical art masterpieces
For food lovers:
- Lyon’s bouchons: typical and friendly cuisine
- Les Halles Paul Bocuse: temple of gastronomy
- Michelin-starred restaurants and renowned chefs: a vibrant culinary scene
Accommodations near the Forum venue
On site:
Maison d’Anthouard**
An elegant, quiet, and refined setting. Ideal for staying at the congress venue.
An elegant, quiet, and refined setting. Ideal for staying at the congress venue.
Nearby options:
Campanile Lyon Nord – Écully
Budget hotel 5 minutes by car, with parking and restaurant.
Budget hotel 5 minutes by car, with parking and restaurant.
Valpré Lyon – Tassin
Quiet hotel in a wooded park, ideal for seminars. 10 minutes from the venue.
Quiet hotel in a wooded park, ideal for seminars. 10 minutes from the venue.
Hôtel Lyon-Ouest (Vaise)
Modern and comfortable, with a view over the Saône. Easy access by taxi or car.
Modern and comfortable, with a view over the Saône. Easy access by taxi or car.
Airbnb & short-term rentals
Recommended neighborhoods: Écully, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, Vaise, Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or.
Recommended neighborhoods: Écully, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, Vaise, Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or.
Getting to Lyon and the congress venue
By train:
- Lyon Part-Dieu Station: main regional TGV hub
- Lyon Perrache Station: close to the city center
- Estimated TGV travel times:
- Paris → Lyon: 2h
- Marseille → Lyon: 1h40
- Geneva → Lyon: 2h
By plane:
- Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS): direct flights from Paris, Brussels, London, Rome, Barcelona…
- Access in 30–40 minutes via Rhônexpress shuttle or taxi
- Connection to TGV stations and metro via shuttles
By car:
- Lyon is at the crossroads of several highways:
- A6 (Paris), A7 (Marseille), A42 (Geneva), A43 (Chambéry/Grenoble)
- Numerous parking options in the city and easy access to Écully
Access to Maison d’Anthouard – Écully:
- By car: free on-site parking
- By taxi/VTC: 15–20 minutes from Part-Dieu or Perrache
- By public transport: TCL lines 19 or 55, stop at "La Sauvagère" or "Le Pérollier"
