Franchissez les grilles et découvrez LA SOURCE, un lieu d’exception au cœur de Lyon, dans l’ancienne chapelle des prisons lyonnaises.

Nos 8 salles lumineuses, entièrement équipées et modulables, accueillent séminaires, after-works, formations, anniversaires et mariages.

À 100 m de la gare Perrache, accès facile à pied, en métro, en tram, en bus ou en Vélo’v.

Perched on the first floor, L’ESPLANADE enjoys a stunning view out onto two 90 m² rooftop terraces on either side. This 45 m² space offers a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, creating a bright and unique setting where the comfort of an intimate space meets the freedom of an open-air environment.


Designed to host convivial and festive occasions, L’ESPLANADE invites you to make the most of its outdoor spaces, which serve as natural extensions of the main room. Ideal on sunny days, the terraces provide a perfect setting for cocktail receptions, socialising amongst guests or bespoke events.


A warm and versatile venue, where the art of hospitality blends with an elegant, relaxed and festive atmosphere. Ideal for groups of up to 60 people.

L'Esplanade in Lyon offers a 45 m² indoor space with two 90 m² rooftop terraces, ideal for cocktails, dinners, parties, and corporate events up to 60 guests.

L'Esplanade: Rooftop Event Venue in Lyon

Step through the gates, walk under the porch and finally discover a truly exceptional venue, unique in France!

A real surprise awaits with its bucolic, intimate charm in the heart of Lyon!

The eight light-filled rooms are all fully equipped with comprehensive technical facilities (screen, video projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, video conferencing, etc.) and can be adapted to suit all your professional events (meetings, after-work gatherings, seminars, training sessions, etc.) or personal occasions (birthdays, weddings, parties).

Events suited to this venue

Corporate seminars, after-work gatherings, meetings, training sessions, private parties, birthdays, weddings, conferences, AGMs, group events, sit-down dinners, evening events…

Competitive advantages

A unique setting in the former chapel of Lyon’s prisons.

A historic venue par excellence, just a stone’s throw from Perrache station.

It’s hard to imagine that such a haven of peace exists right in the heart of Lyon, just 100 metres from Perrache station and the ring road.

All our rooms are always hired with at least one terrace and/or one covered walkway.

Our venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Venue accessibility

Close to Perrache station (a 3-minute walk), Perrache metro station (a 5-minute walk) and tram and bus stops.

You’ll also find a Vélo’v bike-share station a 3-minute walk away.

There are plenty of car parks and parking spaces in the surrounding area.

Discover a unique event venue in Lyon: a former prison chapel with 8 light-filled rooms, terraces, and full tech. Perfect for seminars, weddings, and parties.

L'Esplanade: Rooftop Terraces and Bright Event Space in Lyon

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