FORT DE VAISE – PRIVATE EVENTS
An Exceptional Event Venue in Lyon
Fort de Vaise
Why Choose Fort de Vaise for Your Corporate Event in Lyon?
Built in 1835 Fort de Vaise was part of the first bastioned fortification surrounding Lyon. Fully renovated in late 2019 by its owner the Renaud Foundationthis new exhibition and heritage conservation venue now hosts numerous prestigious events for companies seeking an exceptional space that combines urban accessibility, tranquility, culture, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Located on the heights of the city, in the heart of the 9th arrondissement Fort de Vaise is much more than a simple event venue in LyonAs a historically and architecturally remarkable site, we offer a unique and exceptional spaceideal for organizing all your corporate events: seminars, company evenings, afterworks, showrooms, team building, or product launches. Our offering is designed for companies looking for a flexible, original, and history-rich venue. Learn more about the history of our Fort in Lyon ?
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Ideally located in the heart of the Lyon metropolitan area and featuring a panoramic terrace with breathtaking views over Lyon, Fort de Vaise also comprises several flexible indoor spaces suitable for all event formats (seminars, symposiums, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, product launches…).
Fort de Vaise features two blocks of privatizable indoor spaces, enhanced by a 400 m² panoramic terrace.
- Space
- — 290 m2
Combet-Descombes
Flooded with natural light, numerous configurations are possible within this space spread across 3 rooms.
- 120 guests for a cocktail reception
- 80 guests in theater-style seating
- 60 guests in meeting / seated dinner format
- Halls
- — 40 m2 / casemate
Casemates
Perfectly arranged for events, these vaulted rooms are ideal for your breakout sessions, cocktail receptions, and catering services. These former military quarters are adjacent to the 2 main spaces of the Fort.
- Combet-Descombes Space: 3 Casemates
- Tony Garnier Space: 5 Casemates
- Space
- — 310 m2
Tony Garnier
A premium space for hosting your conferences, general assemblies, seminars, meetings, training sessions, cocktail receptions, dinners, and corporate evenings.
- 250 guests for a cocktail reception
- 200 guests in theater-style seating
- 100 guests in meeting / seated dinner format
- Outdoor
- — 400 m2
Panoramic terrace
The iconic landmark of Fort de Vaise, this 400 m² outdoor space elevates all your corporate events. Enjoy the majestic Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière as a backdrop and the Saône river as your setting.
- 250 guests in conference-style seating
- 300 guests for a cocktail reception
What types of corporate events can be hosted at Fort de Vaise ?
We host a wide variety of corporate events, tailored to your company's needs and image :
- Corporate Seminar in Lyon : our spaces adapt to your working formats, from strategic meetings to full-day workshops.
- Conference Room in Lyon : conventions, executive meetings or smaller committees, plenary presentations, breakout sessions.
- Corporate Evening in Lyon dinner cocktail reception, year-end celebration, New Year's reception, or gala evening, we create a tailor-made atmosphere.
- Team Building in Lyon : strengthen your team cohesion in an unusual venue in Lyon.
- Showroom or Product Launch in Lyon : showcase your products in a unique setting, ideal for impressing your clients or partners.
- Convention Hall in Lyon : whether you are organizing a specialty symposium, a medical congress, or a research team gathering.
Can Fort de Vaise be privately booked in Lyon ?
Yes, we offer full or partial exclusive hire of Fort de Vaise for your events. Thanks to our flexibility and the modularity of our spaces, you can tailor the venue to your objectives: a relaxed atmosphere for an afterwork, a focused setup for a corporate workshop, or a refined ambiance for a gala evening.
La Hiring a historic venue in Lyon provides a prestigious setting, far removed from standard conference rooms. Give your guests an immersive experience in a Lyon heritage monumentwhile benefiting from professional services tailored to your needs.
What makes Fort de Vaise stand out as an event venue in Lyon ?
Choosing Fort de Vaise means opting for a premium event venue in Lyonwith numerous advantages :
- A remarkable historic setting, featuring stonework, vaulted ceilings and greenery
- Highly versatile spaces (meeting rooms, reception areas, panoramic terrace)
- Excellent accessibility, 15 minutes from Lyon city centre, close to major transport routes
- Personalised support for the organisation of your event
- Modern technical equipment (screen, projector, sound system, ambient lighting)
Do you offer meeting rooms for hire in Lyon ?
Absolutely. We provide meeting rooms in Lyon fully equipped for your professional needs: team meetings, training sessions, board committees, study days or collaborative workshops.
Our spaces are bright, comfortable and completely customisable. Whether you are a local SME or a large national group, hiring a meeting room at Fort de Vaise is the ideal solution to combine performance and inspiration.
Can you organise a cocktail reception or afterwork at Fort de Vaise ?
Yes, we regularly host unique afterwork events in Lyon, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. The Fort's terrace, with its panoramic view over Lyon, is the perfect setting for your cocktail dinners, networking apéritifs or festive evenings with colleagues.
We work with quality caterers, adaptable to your requirements (buffet, seated meal, vegetarian options, etc.), to create a memorable evening in a distinctive and privatisable venue..
Is it a good venue for a product launch or exhibition ?
Yes, our event showroom in Lyon is designed to showcase your products. Whether for a brand launch, a temporary exhibition, a press presentation or a pop-up store, our unique venue creates an instant "wow" effect on your guests.
Fort de Vaise combines historic character and modern configuration, making it an exceptional venue for professional events in Lyon..
What services are included in the hire ?
When you book a space at Fort de Vaise, you benefit from :
- Access to flexible and privatisable spaces
- D’un Logistical support before and on the day
- Access to Professional technical equipment
- Catering options through our partners restauration via nos partenaires
- D’un Network of service providers for decoration, entertainment, security, and more
Everything is in place to ensure the success of your event at our exceptional event venue in Lyon..
Can Fort de Vaise host year-end events or Christmas celebrations ?
Yes, many companies contact us for their year-end events in Lyon : : staff New Year wishesChristmas parties, festive dinners, awards ceremonies… Our team designs a bespoke experiencefor you, in a warm and magical atmosphere.
With our original venue for corporate Christmas events in Lyon, you create unforgettable memories for your employees and their families.
Do you offer team cohesion activities ?
Absolutely. In collaboration with our local partners, we offer a wide range of team building activities in Lyon : art workshops, role-play, escape rooms, interactive quizzes, wine tastings, sports challenges… These activities take place within the Fort or outdoors, depending on your preferences.
It's the perfect opportunity to strengthen team cohesion in an unusual venue, conducive to exchange and conviviality.
Can you organise a cultural event or artistic gathering at Fort de Vaise ?
Yes, our space also lends itself to cultural events in Lyon : exhibitions, intimate concerts, artistic conferences, creative residencies… As a heritage venue, we are committed to supporting projects that celebrate culture, creativity and innovation.
Fort de Vaise is a true crossroads between heritage and modernity, open to all event formats.
How do you book a space at Fort de Vaise ?
It's simple! Just contact us via our online form or by phone. Our team guides you through every step: needs assessment, site visit, personalised quote, supplier coordination.
We help you organise a bespoke professional event in Lyon, in a unique and prestigious setting.
FAQ Summary
Fort de Vaise is far more than a venue for hire: it is a premium event experience in the heart of Lyon. Thanks to its historical richness, its flexible services and its dedicated team, it has become a benchmark for private hire event venues in Lyon. Whether for a meeting, a team building, a corporate evening or a showroom, you will find here an exceptional, unique, inspiring and fully functional venue..
We support you in making your event a success, with our expertise and trusted partners.
Catering
Breakfasts • Buffet lunches • Cocktail dinners • Seated meals • Packed lunches • Live cooking & culinary entertainment • Sweet breaks • Wine tastings • Cocktail, beer and wine bars
Activities
Escape room • Murder mystery • Urban and historical discovery tours • High-tech challenge • Team Olympics • Live music • Culinary workshops
Human Resources
Stage manager • Maître d'hôtel • Bartender • Security officer • Host/Hostess • Valet parking • DJ












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Fort de Vaise
27, Boulevard Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
69009 – LYON
- On-site parking
- Valmy metro station, 10 minutes on foot
- Wheelchair accessible