Lyon
Discover Lyon, the WorldSkills Competition 2024 host city
The city of Lyon hosted the 47th WorldSkills Competition, almost 30 years after hosting the first WorldSkills Competition in France in October 1995.
ABOUT LYON
Located in the centre-west of France at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon is home to more than half a million inhabitants. The dynamic city regularly hosts international events, and overflows with a cultural and historical richness that attracts millions of tourists every year.
Lyon was awarded 19th place in Time Out magazine’s list of the 53 best cities in the world and has consistently been ranked as one of the country’s best cities for students, with several campuses and an established community of international students. The city has all it takes to make the 47th WorldSkills Competition a unique and memorable event.
5th European region in terms of wealth creation
4,400 foreign companies
Solid experience in the hosting, organization and logistics of major events (Euro 2016, Bocuse d’Or, SIRHA, etc.)
A young, active and growing population
In addition to being the birthplace of cinematography and one of the world’s best capitals of gastronomy, Lyon is home to architectural and historical masterpieces, and the historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998.
The city of Lyon is a unique mix of cultural and architectural heritage, with a vibrant economic scene, iconic sites, and high-standard venues.
It is easily accessible, with numerous direct flights to and from the Lyon Saint Exupéry International Airport, as well as three main train stations.
The Metropolis of Lyon and the city of Lyon were fully committed to working alongside us.
The Metropolis of Lyon […] and all its partners are fully committed to the collective success of hosting this great Competition in our region.
Bruno Bernard, President of the Metropolis of Lyon
