Halle Tony Garnier

The influence of Tony Garnier is evident throughout the Rhône-Alpes region. Part of the factory complex in the south of Lyon includes his exhibition hall. The vast steel structure was originally intended to house the international exhibition in 1914. After the outbreak of World War I, it served as a munitions factory and later as a livestock market. Over time, additional volumes (stables, slaughterhouses, etc.) began to be added to the hall until, in the 1960s, it was decided to demolish the building and construct the livestock market further on the outskirts. Following a surge of protests, the hall was declared a historical monument and underwent two phases of reconstruction (the last in 2000).
The hall currently offers the largest multifunctional auditorium in the wider Lyon area, accommodating up to 17,000 visitors. The new acoustic solution and stage equipment, installed during the last reconstruction in 2000, are suitable for hosting large and prestigious events, concerts, congresses, exhibitions, and fairs. For example, last week, the British band Coldplay performed here.