Working in Villeurbanne, Lyon, France

Looking to relocate your office to Villeurbanne, Lyon in France? Villeurbanne is now the 3rd largest area in the Rhone Alpes region and is an attractive location for your business. Villeurbanne is located just a short distance from Lyon’s city center, including the central business district (CBD) at La Part-Dieu and the main train station, both of which are easily reachable by public transport or even within walking distance. Lyon-Part-Dieu train station opened in 1983, alongside one of the Frances biggest shopping centres, Westfields. Due to its convenient location, it is one of Frances most visited stations with trains to Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Great Britain, Belgium and Germany. With an average of €85 per sq m for office space, Villeurbanne is a fantastic location for any business.

Business in Villeurbanne, Lyon

La Part-Dieu is Frances second largest business district. Close to Lyon Part-Dieu station, this part of the city offers a modern working environment and infrastructure tailored to the needs of 21st century business. From here, transport to Villeurbanne takes 5 minutes via the metro and under 15 minutes by car.

Vitality in Villeurbanne is driven by key sectors such as: Corporate services like Banking, insurance, engineering and consulting making Lyon a Centre for business and consumer services- a fast growing sector. Other drivers in Villeurbanne include the electricity industry with companies like Engie and digital technologies with companies like Econom.

Transport in Villeurbanne, Lyon

Lyon’s main train station: Reach Lyon-Part-Dieu that serves both national and international routes from Villeurbanne in under 15 minutes by car or bicycle.

Metro: Travel from Gare Part-Dieu V.Merle in Lyon to République–Villeurbanne in as quickly as 3 minutes via Metro A.

Bus:  27, 69, C16, C26, C3 are all buses that have routes passing through/ near Villeurbanne Centre.

Bicycle: Lyon has over 540 kms of cycling paths, making biking a great way to get around the city. Vélo’v is comparable to London’s Boris bikes. These bikes can be rented at any one of the almost 350 stations around Lyon.

Foot: The distance between Lyon and Villeurbanne is 5 km meaning you can walk from Lyon depending on your pace in approximately 45 minutes.

Things to do in Villeurbanne, Lyon

Théâtre National Populaire (TNP)

8 Pl. du Dr Lazare Goujon, 69100 Villeurbanne, France

Here you can enjoy a variety of shows with alternating classical and contemporary pieces from not only France but worldwide. Founded in 1920, this theatre has one of the most architectural and artistic heritage out of the theatres in France. Now a major destination in Greater Lyon, TNP is a must visit for those living and working in Villeurbanne, Lyon.

Institut d’Art Contemporain – IAC

11 Rue Dr Dolard, 69100 Villeurbanne, France

Here you will find permanent modern art collections and international exhibitions with no less than 1,600 works by artists from France and abroad. From painting to sculpture, video to photography, various art forms are welcomed by international and local artists.

Les Invites de Villeurbanne – Festival pas pareil

For 4 days usually in June, Les Invites, a street arts festival, offers free shows and creations of all kinds in the city of Villeurbanne. Enjoy a highlight of Villeurbanne’s cultural life with over 100 performances featuring  dance, theater, laughter, shows and committed artists, music and poetry.

The Zoological Park

In 2006, Lyon Zoo, located in Parc de la Tête d’Or, created an 8-hectare “African Plain” exhibit, featuring animals from the African savannah, including giraffes, zebras, and lemurs. The space imitates three types of environments: savannah, wetland, and tropical forest. This exhibit not only allows visitors to view animals in semi-freedom but also serves educational and scientific purposes, raising awareness about African biodiversity conservation.

It has 400 animals, with special focus on endangered species, with nearly half involved in European breeding programs. Pink flamingos, zebras and giraffes are among the colourful sightings in the African Savannah section. As a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Lyon Zoo actively contributes to species conservation through breeding efforts, leading to successful births of endangered animals such as giraffes, Amur leopards, and red-bellied lemurs.

Play Tennis at ASUL Villeurbanne Tennis

Here you can play tennis all year round with 7 illuminated outdoor courts, 6 inside clay and courts, 1 training wall and Asul Villeurbanne Tennis has its very own gym. Located at 60 Rue Pierre Baratin, there is easy access to these courts via Metro: Line A, CUSSET stop and the Bus: C3 and C11 stop CYPRIAN/LEON BLUM.

Offices in Lyon, France – Office space to rent in Villeurbanne

Park Avenue

81 Boulevard de la Bataille de Stalingrad, 69100 Villeurbanne, Lyon

This iconic 9-story building Park Avenue was redeveloped in 2023 by CLS with a new energy-efficient façade, modernised lobby, panoramic terraces, concierge services, and upgraded office spaces. Available floor space ranges from 152 – 928 sqm.

Front de Parc

109 Boulevard de la Bataille de Stalingrad, Villeurbanne, 69100 Lyon

These office spaces in Front de Parc, Villeurbanne, Lyon, offer a modern, industrial aesthetic with high ceilings, black metallic false ceilings, and quality PVC parquet flooring. The space includes partitioned lots with closed offices and open-plan areas, all equipped with IT cabling and stylish furniture. A newly fitted kitchen area is available, and the lessor has recently updated the painting and carpeting.

Additional amenities include bicycle storage, parking, and weekly concierge service. The common areas are currently undergoing renovations, including fresh paint and a plant wall, enhancing the environment. Available floor space ranges from 250 – 612 sqm.

Green Spaces in Villeurbanne, Lyon

 
Parc de la Tête

Parc de la Tête is the largest and most popular of all the parks in Lyon. Inaugurated in 1857, this urban park inspired by English landscape gardens covers 105 hectares of land. Its 17-hectare lake was created from a branch of the Rhône. Front de Parc is positioned along Parc de la Tête d’Or, offering views of the park and convenient access by car and bicycle in under 5 minutes .

Parc de la Feyssine

Between the campus of La Doua and the river Rhone, the urban nature park Feyssine covers 45 hectares and this old water catchment area appears as the largest green space in Villeurbanne.

Park Avenue and Front de Parc has convenient access to Feyssine by car or bicycle in under 15 minutes.

CLS France makes up £232 million of our £1.9 billion property portfolio. France is one of the three largest economies in Europe, resilient and stable, it has dynamic and liquid commercial property markets in both Paris and Lyon.

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