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International Brain Stimulation Conference

Location, accommodation & travel information

7th Brain Stimulation Conference Lyon Convention Centre, Lyon, France 21–24 February 2027

Full details to follow.

Lyon

About Lyon

Lyon is a vibrant, easy-to-explore city in southeast France, known for its history, culture and, famously, its food. It sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers and has a UNESCO-listed historic centre that’s perfect for wandering on foot.

Highlights include:

  • Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) and the traboules: narrow Renaissance-era streets, hidden passageways, and gothic staircases.

  • Fourvière and its basilica: panoramic views over the city, plus Roman ruins and theatres nearby.

  • Presqu’île and Bellecour: the “golden triangle” of shopping, restaurants, and elegant architecture between the two rivers.

  • Croix-Rousse and the silk heritage: a bohemian quarter with steep lanes, markets, and a nod to Lyon’s historic silk industry.

Museums and culture:

  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon (France’s second-biggest art museum after the Louvre).

  • Musée Gadagne (Lyon history and culture) and other specialized museums.

  • Confluence district (modern architecture and shopping near the river).

Gastronomy: Lyon is widely regarded as the “capital of gastronomy.”

  • Traditional bouchons (authentic Lyonnaise cuisine).

  • Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse (vibrant market with fresh produce and local specialties).

  • Dishes to try: quenelles, gratin dauphinois, cervelle de canut, and saucisson.

Parks and views:

  • Parc de la Tête d’Or (large park, lake and zoo) and great riverfront walks along the Rhône and Saône.

Fly to Lyon

Primary airport: Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 25 km east of central Lyon.

From the airport to the city:

RhônExpress: the fast rail link from LYS to Lyon Part-Dieu (central business district). Typical journey about 30 minutes. High frequency (every 15 minutes or so). Ticket prices roughly in the mid-€10s to mid-€20s for a one-way; return discounts available.

Travel by rail (high-speed and regional)

Key rail hubs in Lyon: Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache.

High-speed options:

Paris to Lyon: frequent TGV services; typical journey around 2 hours from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Part-Dieu.

Other major French cities with direct high-speed links to Lyon: Marseille, Montpellier, Nice, and sometimes Bordeaux and Lille.

Regional and local services:

TER (regional trains) connect Lyon with nearby towns and cities in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.