By Car / Parking
Access
The Double Mixte exhibition center is located on the grounds of the University Lyon 1, closest to the A42 motorway and belt motorway (Périphérique).
From A6 motorway:
- Follow the west belt motorway (Périphérique Ouest)
- Exit at Porte de Saint Clair, then follow Villeurbanne / Domaine scientifique de la Doua.
From A46/A42 motorways:
- Direction Lyon East (Est), follow Villeurbanne
- Exit at Croix Luizet (exit n°6)
- Then follow Domaine scientifique de la Doua
From A7/A43 motorway:
- Follow Lyon Boulevard Périphérique Nord, Villeurbanne
- Exit at Porte Croix Luizet (n°6), then follow Domaine scientifique de la Doua
From Lyon downtown:
- Follow Villeurbanne Charpennes, then Tonkin, then Domaine scientifique de la Doua
General access map:
Parking Lots
Double Mixte has its own free parking lot with 120 places on the right side of the building.
More free parking spots can be found close to the venue.
By Public Transports
Public transport facilities of the city of Lyon include metros, buses, tramways and bicycles. The closest bus stop is LA DOUA and the closest Tramway stop LA DOUA – GASTON BERGER. They are 2 minutes away on foot from the Double Mixte building.
Tramway
- Line T1 direction Montrochet – IUT Feyssine : station La Doua – Gaston Berger (across the Double Mixte)
- Line T4 direction Hôpital Feyzin Vénissieux – La Doua – Gaston Berger: station La Doua – Gaston Berger (across the Double Mixte)
Bus
- Line C26 Cité Internationale (Transbordeur – Grange Blanche) : stop La Doua (then 2 mn on foot)
- Line C17 (Charpennes – Porte des Alpes) : stop CNRS (then 5 mn on foot)
Metro
- Line A (Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie – Perrache) : station Charpennes
Then Tramway T1, direction IUT Feyssine : station La Doua – Gaston Berger - Line B (Charpennes – Stade de Gerland) : station Charpennes
Then Tramway T1, direction IUT Feyssine : station Gaston Berger - Line D (Gare de Vaise – Gare de Vénissieux) : station Grange Blanche
Then Bus C26 : stop La Doua
Please refer to the official website of Lyon public transports (TCL) for extensive information and maps:
TCL Homepage
Maps of the TCL network
From the train station
Part-Dieu Train Station
- Exit the station on the side “Vivier Merle”.
- Take Tramway T1 on front of the commercial center (station « Gare Part-Dieu – Vivier Merle ») direction La Doua – IUT-Feyssine.
- The trip to the station « La Doua – Gaston Berger » is direct and takes about 15 minutes.
- The Double Mixte building is right in front of you when you exit the Tramway.
Perrache Train Station
- Go to the underground level of the station.
Option 1:
- Take Tramway T1, direction La Doua – IUT-Feyssine.
- The trip to the station « La Doua – Gaston Berger » is direct and lasts about 35 minutes.
- The Double Mixte building is right in front of you when you exit the Tramway.
Option 2:
- Take metro line A, direction Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie.
- The trip to the station « Charpennes » is direct and lasts about 12 minutes.
- On ground level, take Tramway T1, direction La Doua – IUT-Feyssine.
- The trip to the station « La Doua – Gaston Berger » is direct and takes around 10 minutes.
- The Double Mixte building is right in front of you when you exit the Tramway.
From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Car rental services operate at the airport, as well as taxis.
However, the most inexpensive solution is the Tramway shuttle “Rhône Express” that takes you from the airport to the Part-Dieu train station.
The trip is direct and lasts about 30 minutes.
- Take the Rhône Express shuttle to the “Gare Part-Dieu Villette”.
- Once at the station, go to the Tramway T4 station ahead of you, direction La Doua – Gaston Berger.
- The trip to the station “La Doua – Gaston Berger” lasts about 15 minutes.
- The Double Mixte building will be right across from you at the station.
Disabled Access
Wheelchairs
An access ramp is meant to make access easier into the Double Mixte building to wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility.
Our festival will take place on the upper floor: an elevator is available in addition to the staircase.
The space between the exhibitor tables within the festival is meant to allow the easy passage of a wheelchair. However, the event might get very crowded at certain times and make circulation more difficult.
Standing in line
We invite anyone who cannot stand for long period of times to contact us ahead of time at info@ldollfestival.com.
- Queuing lines are likely to form at the entrance of the festival. We can only be of assistance if you have warned us of your condition ahead of time.
- A seating area will be available inside of the festival. However this area is very popular and empty chairs might not be available at all times. By warning us ahead of time, we can keep a chair available for you.
SATURDAY - V.I.P Tickets
9:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY - General Entry
10:30 - 19:00
SUNDAY - V.I.P Tickets
9:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY - General Entry
10:30 - 17:00
Be the first to enter the Festival thanks to your V.I.P tickets and get a free raffle ticket!
Buy your tickets online to save time by cutting queues at the entrance of the Festival.
Free entrance for children up to 12 years-old.
A proof of ID may be asked from your at the entrance.
On this page we provide you with basic information to guide you in your search for accommodations while in Lyon. We encourage you to visit the homepage of Lyon Tourist Office for more detailed, personalized information.
Nearby Hotels
- Holiday Inn Garden Court – Villeurbanne
This hotel is the closest to the exhibition hall.
Address: 130, boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, 69100 Villeurbanne. - Hôtel des Congrès – Villeurbanne
Address: Rue Georges Mélies, Place du commandant Rivière, 69100 Villeurbanne - Hôtel Mercure Lyon Charpennes – Villeurbanne
Address: 7, Place Charles Hernu, 69100 Villeurbanne - Hotel Ibis Budget Villeurbanne – Villeurbanne
Address: Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 69100 Villeurbanne
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