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Conference venue

Eighteen years after its 2009-edition in Saint-Malo, the IFAC Symposium on System Identification returns to France, this time in Lyon.

SYSID 2027 will be held at ECAM LaSalle, an engineering school located at:

40 montée Saint-Barthélemy, 69005 Lyon, France

The campus is perched on the slopes of Fourvière, one of Lyon’s iconic hills. You can explore the campus through a virtual tour via this link.

Travel to and from ECAM LaSalle

The entire city is easily accessible from ECAM LaSalle thanks to an efficient public transportation system.

ECAM LaSalle is indeed just a short walk from the “Minimes Théatres Romains” funicular station (see picture below). In just two minutes, the funicular will take you down to the “Vieux Lyon” metro station, right in the heart of the historic Old Town, ideal for discovering local restaurants during the lunch breaks.

If you prefer to walk, you can also reach the Old Town (and its metro station) on foot by descending the hill via either the montée des Chazeaux or the montée Saint-Barthélemy (see the picture below).

More information on public transportation in Lyon can be found at this link.

Hotels

Lyon offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets. Prices vary from 80 euros to 300 euros for budget and mid-range hotels. More details can be found at https://en.visiterlyon.com/stay/accommodation/hotels

Travel to Lyon

Getting to Lyon is simple and convenient.

Lyon Saint-Exupéry International Airport serves direct flights to major destinations in France, Europe, and beyond.

The city is also well-connected by rail, with two main stations (Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache) offering high-speed links to major French cities and international hubs like Brussels, Milan, Frankfurt, Geneva, and Barcelona.

A dedicated tramway line provides a quick 30-minute connection between the airport and Lyon Part-Dieu station.

From both Part-Dieu and Perrache stations, Lyon’s efficient metro, tramway, and bus network ensures easy access to the city center and the conference venue. More information on public transportation in Lyon can be found at this link.

About Lyon

Lyon, France’s second-largest metropolis with over two million inhabitants, is a city steeped in history since its founding in 43 BC. Its rich heritage is proudly preserved and celebrated by locals, from the iconic Nuits de Fourvière music festival in the ancient Roman theatres to the vibrant streets of Vieux-Lyon, filled with restaurants, bookshops, art galleries, and bustling flea markets.

Renowned for its culinary tradition and art de vivre, Lyon invites you to savor leisurely strolls, cultural discoveries.

Cradled between the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon’s picturesque quays and waterfronts are perfect for relaxing walks, scenic river cruises, or lingering on café terraces. Beyond the city, nature beckons with lush parks and gardens, while the nearby Beaujolais countryside and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offer endless opportunities for adventure and escape.

The following videos will give you a sneak peek of what Lyon has to offer: Video: Lyon in the air; Video: two days in Lyon and Video: Lyon, I love you – the movie

More information can be found on the website of Lyon Tourist Office.