Fort de Vaise - A unique and confidential site in the heart of Lyon Venue

An exceptional setting for team building, seminars, conferences and corporate events of all sizes, the Fort de Vaise is a place that combines history, modernity and prestige.

Built in 1835, it was part of the first bastioned wall surrounding Lyon. Recently renovated by the Fondation Renaud in 2019, the fort is now a unique space dedicated to the exhibition and conservation of heritage, as well as being an ideal venue for hosting your business events.

This site steeped in history, in the heart of the Lyon metropolitan area, offers an environment that is both atypical and refined, perfect for companies looking for a venue that combines urban proximity, tranquillity, culture and conviviality.

Versatile, modern spaces for all your event formats:

• Team Building: find out about all the possible Team Building activities here!
• Seminars
• Company evenings
• Conferences
• Conferences
• Trade fairs
• Exhibitions
• Product launches...

The Fort de Vaise offers a wide range of modular spaces.

An exceptional venue, it offers you the chance to customise your event to suit your needs, all in a historic and inspiring setting.

Indoors - private hire for up to 250 people:

Espace Combet-Descombes (290 m²)

Bathed in natural light, this space is divided into three rooms, offering great flexibility for different event formats.

120 people for cocktails

80 people in theatre format

60 people for meetings / seated dinners

Espace Tony Garnier (310 m²)

An exceptional space, ideal for conferences, seminars and large-scale events.

250 people for cocktails

200 people theatre-style

100 people for meetings and seated dinners

The Casemates (40 m² per room)

These former vaulted military chambers are perfect for your sub-committees, cocktail parties or catering events.

Located close to the main areas, they offer a unique and intimate atmosphere for smaller events.

3 casemates adjoining the Espace Combet-Descombes

5 casemates adjoining the Espace Tony Garnier

Outdoor area - Panoramic terrace (400 m²)

The emblematic panoramic terrace at Fort de Vaise offers a breathtaking view over Lyon, with the majestic Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica as a backdrop and the Saône River as a panorama. This outdoor space is ideal for enhancing your outdoor events.

250 people for a conference

300 people for cocktails

Catering

Breakfasts

Buffet lunches

Cocktail dinners

Seated meals

Meal trays

Culinary entertainment & live cooking stands

Sweet breaks

Wine tasting

Cocktail, beer and wine bar.

Entertainment

Escape game

Murder party

Urban and historical discoveries

High-tech challenge

Olympics

Live music

Culinary workshops

A place where history meets innovation

Whether for a seminar, a conference, a product launch or any other corporate event, the Fort de Vaise offers a unique setting, combining the authenticity of its history with the modernity of its facilities. It is the ideal venue for your events in Lyon, with an unbeatable view and modular spaces perfectly suited to your needs.