Palais des Sports de Gerland is a multipurpose venue located in the Gerland district of Lyon. Its maximum capacity depends on its configuration, reflecting its use for different types of events. The complex also includes an annex hall called the Petit Palais des Sports, which mainly hosts volleyball teams, including ASUL Lyon Volley-Ball. The venue is served by line B of the Lyon metro at Stade de Gerland – Le LOU station.
Construction of the Palais des Sports in Lyon was commissioned by the city of Lyon under Mayor Louis Pradel. It was inaugurated on May 22, 1962 by Maurice Herzog, in the presence of Roger Ricard, Louis Pradel, the city council, and architect Louis Weckerlin. The venue is part of Lyon’s urban and sports infrastructure and remains associated with the Gerland district.
Nearby Objects
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Stade de Gerland 300 m away -
Parc Henry Chabert 400 m away -
P4 Laboratory - Jean Merieux 450 m away -
Halle Tony Garnier 700 m away -
Pont Raymond Barre 1100 m away
Venue and Location
The Palais des Sports de Gerland is a multipurpose venue in the Gerland district of Lyon. Its maximum capacity varies depending on the configuration used for an event. The complex also includes an annex hall called the Petit Palais des Sports, which mainly hosts volleyball teams, including ASUL Lyon Volley-Ball. The venue is served by line B of the Lyon metro at Stade de Gerland - Le LOU station.
Construction and Inauguration
The Palais des Sports in Lyon was commissioned by the city of Lyon under Mayor Louis Pradel. Construction began and ended in Lyon, and the building was inaugurated on May 22, 1962 by Maurice Herzog. The inauguration was attended by officials Roger Ricard and Louis Pradel, together with the city council and architect Louis Weckerlin.