Seminar in Lyon: 5 ideas for team-building evenings just a stone’s throw from La Part-Dieu

A successful corporate seminar stay depends on smooth, well-planned logistics. After a full day of focused meetings and intensive work, giving your team time to unwind is essential for building stronger connections. Discover our tips for organising a memorable team evening in Lyon, whether you’re planning a seminar or a team-building event.

Our tips for organising a team evening during a seminar or team-building event in Lyon

Two things are key to a successful end-of-seminar event: planning ahead and making sure your participants are comfortable.

First, don’t underestimate post-meeting fatigue. Allow your team at least 45 minutes to take a break between the end of the working day and the evening’s activities. This gives everyone time to recharge, freshen up and make the most of the evening.

When it comes to getting around, keep things as simple as possible. Lyon can be particularly busy at peak times, so prioritise walking wherever practical or use the tram and metro for straightforward journeys. For groups of more than 15 people, avoid booking VTCs at short notice, as waiting times can increase significantly around Part-Dieu.

For dining, choose a format that works well for the size of your group. A cocktail-style dinner or one of Lyon’s food halls is ideal for encouraging conversation and informal networking. These formats also make it easier to cater to a range of dietary requirements.

Make the most of the setting and the season, too: a rooftop works beautifully in summer, while an indoor activity is a better choice during the colder months. And decide early on what kind of atmosphere you’re looking for — sophisticated and relaxed, or lively and party-focused.

One final tip: confirm your bookings several weeks in advance to secure the best venues and activities for your team-building event.

Seminar and team building: five ideas for a team evening in Lyon Part-Dieu

To minimise travel time, here are five ideas within easy walking distance of our Appart’Hotel, combining an activity, a welcome drink and a meal:

• Drinks with a view at Celest Bar (5-minute walk): Located on the 32nd floor of the Tour Crayon, this stylish bar offers spectacular panoramic views across Lyon, with no transport required for your colleagues or participants.
• A gourmet experience at Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse (6-minute walk): Book a private space in this iconic food hall for a convivial Lyon-style cocktail dinner. You can also arrange a group workshop featuring local specialities, tastings and entertainment.
• Quiz Room Lyon Part-Dieu team challenge (8-minute walk): Put your team in the spotlight with a TV game-show-style experience, complete with buzzers and tailor-made questions, followed by a catered buffet with tastings and entertainment.
• Retro gaming at La Tête Dans Les Nuages (5-minute walk): Private areas can be booked for a fun evening combining drinks with virtual reality tournaments, pool and bowling.
• A lively dinner at the historic Gare des Brotteaux (12-minute walk or 5 minutes by T1 tram): A great setting for a refined dinner that can seamlessly turn into a night of dancing at F&K Bistroclub or BeauCoCo.

Résidence So Cloud Lyon Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu: convenient transport for your seminar

For the comfort of your team, Nemea Appart’Hotel So Cloud is ideally located just steps from Lyon Part-Dieu train station. With the metro, tram and Rhônexpress all within easy reach, getting around Lyon couldn’t be easier. By booking accommodation for your team in Lyon, you’ll enjoy fully equipped apartments perfectly suited to corporate stays and professional events.