Auditorium Maurice-Ravel

The Maurice Ravel Auditorium is the main concert hall of the Part-Dieu district, in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement. Opened in 1975, it is the home hall of the Orchestre national de Lyon, for which it was built. A place where music meets 20th-century architecture, recognised as heritage.

Home of the Orchestre national de Lyon

The auditorium is a concert and performance hall located in Part-Dieu. It was originally built for the Orchestre national de Lyon, whose home hall it is. For music lovers, attending a concert here means hearing the orchestra in the venue designed for it.

1970s architecture

The auditorium was inaugurated on 14 February 1975. It is the work of architects Charles Delfante and Henri Pottier, with Jacques Rechsteiner, and is described as one of the first buildings in France built with prestressed concrete. Even from outside, its silhouette tells of the ambition of the Part-Dieu district at that time.

Labelled heritage

The building carries the « Patrimoine du XXᵉ siècle » and « Architecture contemporaine remarquable » labels. It sits in a district best known for its offices and shopping centre: a visit for anyone interested in Lyon's urban planning and modern architecture.

Hours and contact

Stated hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 to 18:00, and depending on performances. Phone: +33 4 78 95 95 95. Official website: auditorium-lyon.com. As the Part-Dieu district is very well served by public transport, you can get there without a car.