Lyon: Confluence Phase 1

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Lyon, France

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Admire Spectacular Museum Architecture Challenging Gravity

Explore Remarkable Corporate Headquarters Defininge

Discover Energy Positive Buildings Leading Europe’s

Witness A Multitude Of International Signature Architects

Experience Elevated Garden Housing Opening Gracefully

The Ambitious Confluence Project Reshaping The Southern Gateway Of The City Of Lyon

The Confluence project is a landmark urban transformation located at the southern tip of the peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers. Spanning 77 hectares, this ambitious development has successfully converted former industrial and port areas into a thriving contemporary district. By 2025, the project will feature over one million square meters of new construction and renovated heritage sites, creating a vibrant environment that supports thousands of jobs and provides high-quality housing for a growing population of residents.

Originally reclaimed from marshlands during the 19th century, the site is now reconnecting with its natural aquatic origins through innovative landscape design. The project emphasizes environmental character, ensuring that the new district is not only functional but also deeply integrated with its natural surroundings. This focus on sustainability and public space design has attracted internationally renowned architects, who contribute to the high standards of architectural typology that define the area’s unique and modern aesthetic appeal.

Your tour provides a detailed look at the orchestration of this massive project, from its initial planning phases to its current status as a model for urban renewal. You will explore the balance between heritage preservation and modern innovation, observing how the Urban Planning Agency maintains quality across all developments. The guide will explain the significance of the global competitions that bring world-class talent to Lyon, ensuring that every building contributes to the city’s overall architectural excellence.

This experience is perfect for those who want to understand the future of urban living in France. By walking through the Confluence district, you will witness the tangible results of long-term strategic planning and the positive impact of sustainable development on a city’s economy and social fabric. The tour offers a comprehensive overview of how a former industrial port can be transformed into a world-class destination that celebrates both its history and its potential for future growth.

The Ambitious Confluence Project Reshaping The Southern Gateway Of The City Of Lyon

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Discover the wonders of Lyon, France with this unforgettable experience. At the tip of the peninsula stands the striking Confluence Museum by Coop Himmelb(l)au, an architectural feat that challenges gravity with its dynamic forms. Moving northward along the Saône riverbanks, several remarkable corporate headquarters define the district’s identity, including GL Events by Odile Decq, Aciès Consulting by Rudy Ricciotti, Euronews’ Green Cube and the Orange Cube by Jakob + MacFarlane, the Duty House by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, and Le Progrès by XANADU. Highlights of your tour include: Admire Spectacular Museum Architecture Challenging GravityExplore Remarkable Corporate Headquarters DefiningeDiscover Energy Positive Buildings Leading Europe’sWitness A Multitude Of International Signature ArchitectsExperience Elevated Garden Housing Opening Gracefully. This architectural showcase leads to the Canal and Port area, the central spine of the Confluence project. Along the south bank stands the Leisure and Commercial Hub with its distinctive inflatable floating roof by Jean-Paul Viguier. At the Canal’s entrance, Kengo Kuma introduced Europe’s first ener. This tour includes: Customised Guided Tour. Highly orchestrated, ambitious, and innovative, the Confluence project forms the southern gateway to Lyon, the second most important city in France. Built across 77 hectares at the southern tip of the peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers, this vast transformation has reshaped former industrial and port areas into a thriving contemporary district. By 2025, the development will encompass ove. Duration: 8 hours . Book your Lyon: Confluence Phase 1 toda...