UCLy: the former Saint-Paul prison, an emblematic venue for your BtoB events in Lyon

In 2015, this emblematic building in Lyon was transformed into a place of knowledge and innovation, UCLy's Saint-Paul campus. It offers an exceptional architectural setting for your business events. Under its majestic glass roofs, your guests can enjoy a unique ambience, where stone, glass and metal blend together.

A blend of modernity and heritage, this 36,000 m² space, the result of an exemplary renovation, symbolizes a new lease of life for the city of Lyon. A place where history is transformed into the future, to bring your most ambitious event projects to life.

Book UCLy: a showcase for your business events

Transforming a prison into a university also means transforming a space of confinement into a place of openness, and UCLy offers to make this metamorphosis the setting for your event. The Saint-Paul campus, with its vast modular spaces, offers you the opportunity to organize professional events in the heart of a place as inspiring as it is historic.

Visit Spaces available to hire:

• The interior street: under a magnificent glass roof, this light-filled space combines the charm of ancient heritage with modernity. With its 1,095 m², it can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for cocktails and 260 for dinner.
• The Louis Vicat Room: a 275 m² space, perfect for seminars and cocktail parties, accommodating up to 250 people.
• The Alain Mérieux amphitheater: with seating for over 500, and up to 980 in duplex, this ultramodern amphitheater is perfect for your conferences or plenary meetings.
• The showroom and its terraces: a 130 m² space surrounded by two 182 m² terraces, ideal for receptions or cocktails for up to 100 people per terrace.
• New | the Espace Entreprise is a 500 m² modular plateau. Thismodern venue is ideal for high-end events such as conferences, seminars and training courses. Enjoy an inspiring setting, state-of-the-art equipment, a catering area and a terrace overlooking the UCLy Rotunda and Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica.

Whether for a conference, seminar or gala dinner, UCLy offers a unique setting. A blend of modernity, heritage and cutting-edge technology, this Lyonnais venue lends itself perfectly to all your business events, offering your staff a memorable experience in the heart of the City of Lights.

With Loc'Hall's expertise, give a new dimension to your BtoB events in this iconic Presqu'île venue.

Virtual tour of the St Paul campus

Venue capacity

Our spaces offer great flexibility and can be adapted to your every need.

Information and prices

The UCLy Events Department can help you with your project and offer :
- Event space rental in Lyon,
- Coordination of your events,
- Involvement of our teaching and research staff in your seminars.

Equipment & Facilities

Equipment	Quantity
Wifi
Video projector

Privileged visit

Offer your guests a guided tour of our campus by professionals from the fields of urban planning, architecture and heritage.