Palais des Sports de Gerland, Indoor sports arena in Gerland district, Lyon, France.
The Palais des Sports features an oval floor space of 2,400 square meters with a maximum capacity of 7,999 spectators in its grand auditorium.
Architect Louis Weckerlin designed this multipurpose venue, which began construction in January 1960 and opened its doors on October 5, 1962.
The arena served as a stage for performances by international musicians including Pink Floyd in 1971, Queen in 1979, and AC/DC in 1980.
Visitors can access the venue through Metro line B at Stade de Gerland-Le LOU station or bus line 60, with free parking available nearby.
During the 2021 health crisis, the facility transformed into a municipal testing center and vaccination hub, demonstrating its adaptability beyond sports events.
Location: Lyon
Inception: May 1962
Official opening: October 5, 1962
Capacity: 6500
Address: 350 avenue Jean Jaurès, 69007 Lyon, France
GPS coordinates: 45.72408,4.82816
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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