Event venue in Lyon
400 metres from L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges, overlooking the Saône, L’Abbaye de Collonges embodies the most fundamental principle of Paul Bocuse’s life-long philosophy: the art of celebrating.
In this idyllic and sumptuous setting, everything has been designed to spark joy and delight. The highlight? Le Grand Limonaire, a truly extraordinary room which boasts stunning views of the Saône during the day and a truly amazing spectacle in the evening: the eponymous organ provides a veritable sound-and-light show, with wooden horses coming to life, accompanied by the music played by an invisible 110-piece orchestra.
It’s a riot of colour, dominated by the theatrical red shade of the impressive curtains, emphasising the importance of emotions at any successful and celebratory event.
L’Abbaye de Collonges: the perfect setting for every event
On arrival at L’Abbaye de Collonges, guests enter La Rotonde, where poultry and whole pigs can be roasted in the large stone fireplace. There are smaller spaces, which are no less welcoming or elegant, around the reconstructed cloister in front of the original building, the symbolic heart of L’Abbaye de Collonges and Paul Bocuse’s paternal family.
The property has a unique feel, reflecting the irreplaceable alchemy for which Paul Bocuse was renowned: a unique blend of attentiveness, kindness, cheerfulness, indulgence and elegance.
Organise your professional and private events at L’Abbaye de Collonges
At L’Abbaye de Collonges, we’re here to listen.
Whatever our clients request and whatever kind of event they want to organise, whether professional or private, site manager Damien Gosmat and his team will draw on all their resources and expertise to create a truly unique event.
What makes L’Abbaye so unique? It’s open all year round and hosts an average of 250 events every year.
The venue was renovated in 2020.
Reflecting the harmonious transformation of L’Auberge de Collonges, the interior designers Alain and Dominique Vavro have created a subtle and inspired décor here: light fittings, paintwork and windows have all been revamped, restoring the place to its former glory.
Modular spaces for all kinds of events
From the most intimate event to the most spectacular celebration, choose from five modular spaces to host your private and professional events, whatever form they might take, from a cocktail reception to a sit-down dinner, and for whatever reason, from a family party or a charity fundraising evening to a special occasion…
- Le Bar du Grand-Père, with its vintage feel and zinc bar top;
- Le Salon Irma Bocuse, with two large hunting tables and a beautiful display case for antique crockery and utensils;
- La Verrière, a superb space with a beautiful high ceiling, featuring metal fittings;
- Le Petit Limonaire, ideal for pre-dinner drinks and cocktail receptions before a meal;
- Le Grand Limonaire, L’Abbaye de Collonges’ showpiece, with its extraordinary organ, its grand staircase which is solemnly descended by waiters, its ice-cream cart and its wooden horses…
And when the sun shines, the large garden is ideal for an outdoor buffet or an event in the marquee.
Professional events
With a capacity of up to 500 people for sit-down meals and 800 people for cocktail receptions, L’Abbaye hosts all kinds of events, including festive celebrations (Christmas parties, New Year receptions, company anniversary celebrations and more), new product launches, seminars, charity fundraising evenings, team-building and incentive events.
Private events
Weddings, birthdays, baptisms, bar and bat mitzvahs, events for friends and family: with a wide range of different spaces which are designed for events for at least 100 people, it’s always fun to get together at L’Abbaye for a truly unforgettable experience.
Le Grand Limonaire: an iconic, one-of-a-kind room
The Gaudin mechanical organ was built in 1900. Walled off for protection during the Second World War, it was brought to L’Abbaye by Paul Bocuse who designed the room around this incredible instrument.
Equivalent to a 110-piece orchestra, it can perform around thirty pieces of music and is made up of
103 keys, 20 automatic registers, 23 automatic figurines, 840 pipes, 80 trumpets, 2 large drums, 2 tambourines, 2 cymbals, 2 castanets, 1 xylophone and 1 metallophone.
