EUREXPO is the largest exhibition complex in the city of Lyon (France), focused on international industry exhibitions, professional fairs, and major B2B events. In the global ranking of venues by indoor exhibition space (JEXA methodology), the complex ranks 40th with an area of 138,336 m².
General Characteristics
| Parameter |
Value |
| ⌂ City |
Lyon |
| ◎ Country |
France |
| ◷ Year of Commissioning |
1984 |
| ▦ Indoor Exhibition Area (according to JEXA ranking) |
138,336 m² |
| ▤ Number of Halls |
Several transformable pavilions |
| ▣ Metric Note |
The ranking uses the indicator of indoor exhibition space without considering open areas |
Position in the Global Ranking
In the Global Venue Space Ranking (JEXA methodology, July 2020), EUREXPO ranks 40th in the world for indoor exhibition space. The complex's indicator is 138,336 m².
Infrastructure and Purpose
- Multifunctional pavilion structure for parallel exhibitions
- Support for international industry fairs and national exhibition projects
- Integration of congress and business spaces within the complex
Transport Accessibility
- Located in the Lyon agglomeration with direct access to highways
- Proximity to Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport
- Convenient logistics for the arrival of freight transport and installation of exhibits
Comparison of Area with the Leader in the Global Ranking
Below is a visual comparison of the indoor area of EUREXPO with the leader in the global ranking (Messe Hannover).
| Comparison of Indoor Area (m²) |
| 0 - 100k - 200k - 300k - 400k |
| Messe Hannover |
463,275 m² |
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| Scale: Messe Hannover is taken as 100%, EUREXPO constitutes approximately 29.9% of the area of the leader in the ranking. |
- Messe Hannover - 463,275 m²
- EUREXPO - 138,336 m²
Comparison with Other Complexes in France from the Top 50
Below is a comparison of EUREXPO with French exhibition complexes that also rank in the top 50 (JEXA methodology). The scale in this block is normalized to the largest French venue in the top 50 - Paris Nord Villepinte (246,312 m², taken as 100%).
| France (Top 50 JEXA) - Comparison of Indoor Area (m²) |
| 100% = 246,312 m² (Paris Nord Villepinte) |
| Paris Nord Villepinte |
246,312 m² |
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| Porte de Versailles |
202,036 m² |
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| Summary for France: EUREXPO constitutes approximately 56.1% of the largest French venue in the top 50 (Paris Nord Villepinte). |
Conclusion
EUREXPO is an average-sized but strategically significant French exhibition complex within the global top 50 (JEXA methodology). With an area of 138,336 m², it forms the core of the exhibition market in Lyon and holds a stable position in the national industry structure, falling behind two Parisian mega-complexes in scale, while remaining an important center for international fairs and professional events.
