Looking for an original activity for a team-building in Lyon? Great news: the city of Gones is full of ideas to bring your teams together, break the office routine and create memorable moments. We've selected 30 unusual activities for a unique team-building experience in Lyon!
1. The Pixel Rush Action Game
Let's be honest: if we had to recommend ONE single activity for a team building in Lyon, it would be Pixel Rush (but we're not exactly objective).
The concept? An arena of over 800 m² with 8 themed rooms and more than 300 different challenges. We're talking skill games, dynamic obstacle courses, timed challenges, laser, interactive climbing, next-generation hide-and-seek… All with a connected wristband that tracks points in real time. Your colleagues compete in teams, cheer each other on, develop strategies and discover each other in a completely new light.
Pixel Rush offers custom team building packages with full privatisation, personalised branding (your logo on the welcome screens!), an integrated meeting room and free parking. Organisation is kept as simple as possible so you only have one thing to manage: enjoying the moment.
Address: 10 Rue Thomas Blanchet, 69008 Lyon
2. Escape game Intervalle
The escape game is something of a classic for team building. But at Intervalle, it's far from basic. With immersive scenarios and ultra-polished sets, this Lyon venue ranks among the best in the city. For 60 minutes, your teams are locked in a room and must solve a series of puzzles to escape.
What makes the escape game so powerful for team building is that it reveals personalities. You'll discover who the natural leader is, who's the creative thinker who finds unlikely solutions, who's the methodical organiser and who's the one turning the room upside down (every team has one). It's a fantastic tool for observing group dynamics and strengthening communication.
Intervalle offers several rooms with varied themes, including a Harry Potter-themed one that's hugely popular. The atmosphere is great, the game masters are attentive, and the post-game debrief often leads to good laughs.
Ideal for: Teams of 3 to 6 people who enjoy thinking together. Several rooms can be booked simultaneously for larger groups.
The extra bonus at Intervalle for team buildings: the ability to have multiple teams playing simultaneously in different rooms, then comparing exit times. Nothing like a healthy rivalry between different company departments.
Address: 235 Rue Vendôme, 69003 Lyon
3. Cooking class at Chef Square
Nothing beats cooking for building connections. At Chef Square, your colleagues put on their aprons and step behind the stove for a culinary workshop led by a professional chef. On the menu: task allocation, coordination, creativity… and of course, tasting the results at the end (that's always the best part).
The workshops are adapted to all levels, from the beginner who can't boil an egg to the seasoned foodie who knows the difference between a brunoise and a julienne. Chef Square offers team building formats specially designed for businesses, featuring culinary challenges by team, cooking battles and even blind tastings.
The setting is superb, the kitchen is equipped like a real restaurant, and the atmosphere is convivial and relaxed. It's the perfect activity for teams who want a slightly calmer but equally unifying shared experience. And let's be honest: going home with new recipes is a serious bonus.
Ideal for: Groups who want to combine fun and togetherness. Formats from 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the package.
Address: 55 Rue Garibaldi, 69006 Lyon
4. Virtual reality at oVRdoze
Headset on, controllers in hand, and off you go: your colleagues are teleported to another universe. At oVRdoze, virtual reality becomes a collective playground with breathtaking immersive experiences. Space battles, fantasy adventures, underwater explorations… there's something for everyone.
What makes VR so interesting for team building is that it levels the playing field. No need to be athletic, no special knowledge required: you put on the headset and dive in. Cooperative experiences are particularly effective for team cohesion – when you have to save the virtual world together, hierarchical barriers come down pretty quickly.
Located in the heart of the Confluence district, oVRdoze offers sessions tailored to corporate groups with both cooperative and competitive games.
Address: 112 Cours Charlemagne, 69002 Lyon
5. Quizz Room
You know those TV quiz shows where contestants battle it out on general knowledge? Quizz Room is exactly that, but for real, in a recreated studio with buzzers, screens, lights and full show atmosphere. Your teams compete in themed rounds with staging worthy of a TV set.
The format is ideal for team building. Questions mix general knowledge, music, cinema, sport and even visual or audio challenges.
Quizz Room offers corporate packages with customised questions (about your company, your sector, your colleagues…), making the experience even more unique and memorable.
Address: 51 Rue Denuzière, 69002 Lyon
6. Treasure hunt with City Story
Step out of the office and explore Lyon with a City Story treasure hunt. The concept: your teams roam the city streets solving puzzles, taking on challenges and discovering quirky anecdotes about Lyon. All guided by a mobile app that paces the adventure.
It's an excellent way to combine team building with cultural discovery. Even colleagues who think they know Lyon inside out will be surprised by hidden details, lesser-known stories and secret corners the course reveals.
City Story offers several routes through different Lyon neighbourhoods (Vieux-Lyon, Presqu'île, Confluence…), adaptable to group size and desired duration.
7. SENSAS
Imagine a course where your colleagues are plunged into near-total darkness and must use all 5 senses to tackle challenges. That's the concept of SENSAS, a mix between Fort Boyard and a completely unique sensory experience. For 2 hours, guided by a "Master of the Senses", participants touch, smell, taste and listen to solve challenges.
What we particularly love about SENSAS is that the activity reveals unsuspected qualities in your colleagues. The one with a musical ear excels at audio challenges, the one with a refined palate shines on taste tests, and the colleague nobody listened to in meetings turns out to be the best at guiding the group in the dark.
Address: 14 Rue Michel Félizat, 69007 Lyon
8. Axe throwing at L'Hachez-Vous
Axe throwing is the team building activity nobody expects… and everyone loves. At L'Hachez-Vous, your colleagues learn to throw axes at wooden targets, supervised by coaches who ensure safety and great atmosphere. After a week of meetings and emails, throwing axes between colleagues is downright cathartic. The activity is accessible to everyone (no need to be a lumberjack) and quick to learn.
L'Hachez-Vous offers corporate packages with privatisation, the option to bring food and drinks, and a guaranteed warm atmosphere. The venue has a very cool Canadian cabin feel that's a refreshing change from an open-plan office.
Address: 4 Rue de l'Épée, 69003 Lyon
9. Tree climbing at Vanciaventure
Want to see your colleagues in the trees 14 metres off the ground but with a smile on their faces? Head to Vanciaventure, a tree climbing park set in a 150-year-old former military fort in Rillieux-la-Pape. The setting alone is incredible, but add 9 courses of increasing difficulty, zip lines (including one of 75 metres!) and passages along the fortifications, and it's pure joy.
Vanciaventure offers group packages with a picnic in the fort – a unique setting to extend the team moment. Allow 2 to 3 hours to fully enjoy the courses.
Ideal for: Sunny days and teams who want a physical outdoor challenge. Wear closed-toe shoes!
Address: Fort de Vancia, 69140 Rillieux-la-Pape
10. Only Kart
Who hasn't dreamed of playing F1 driver? At Only Kart, your colleagues put on their helmets and take the wheel of next-generation electric karts on France's longest indoor track. A two-level circuit with tunnel and bridge, powerful and silent karts, and professional timing system to rank everyone.
In team building, karting creates an absolutely brilliant festive competitive atmosphere. Colleagues tease each other about lap times, overtakes provoke cries of joy (or despair), and the prize-giving at the end is always a highlight.
Address: 195 Avenue de l'Industrie, 01120 Dagneux
11. Paintball at Only Paintball
Paintball is the ultimate team building activity for teams who want something concrete, action-packed and a little adrenaline-fuelled. At Only Paintball, your colleagues suit up, mask on, launcher in hand, ready to do battle on outdoor fields with varied scenarios: capture the flag, elimination, base defence…
Only Paintball has two sites near Lyon: Lyon Sud in Simandres and Lyon Nord in Niévroz. Both offer varied terrain, group packages and all the necessary equipment.
Address: Route Nationale 7, 69360 Simandres (Lyon Sud) / 1749 Rue de Jons, 01120 Niévroz (Lyon Nord)
12. Corporate dinner at Brasserie Georges
Sometimes the best team building is simply a good meal in an exceptional setting. And in Lyon, it's hard to find anything more iconic than Brasserie Georges. Founded in 1836, it's one of the largest brasseries in Europe, with a majestic Art Deco decor that wows you the moment you walk through the door.
Quenelles, choucroute, tablier de sapeur, house-brewed beer… The menu honours Lyonnais tradition and satisfies both small and large appetites. For a team building, it's the perfect venue for a convivial corporate dinner: large tables accommodate big groups, the atmosphere is warm and festive, and the service is well-practised for professional events.
Address: 30 Cours de Verdun Perrache, 69002 Lyon
13. Beer Fabrique
What if your next team building ended with a beer… that you brewed yourself? At Beer Fabrique, your teams discover the secrets of craft beer production during a convivial and participatory brewing workshop. From milling the malt to adding hops, going through fermentation, you go through every step.
The workshop lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours and takes place in a warm setting in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. No brewing expertise required: the hosts explain everything with great teaching and humour. Participants receive their own bottles a few weeks later.
Address: 10 Rue Saint-Polycarpe, 69001 Lyon
14. Blind Test at Musi'Quiz
At Musi'Quiz, your colleagues compete in teams on musical excerpts from all eras and genres. The DJ plays the tracks, the buzzers are ready, and off you go for an evening (or afternoon) of mayhem.
What makes the blind test so effective in team building is that it reveals everyone's hidden tastes. Who would have thought the HR manager knew Céline Dion's entire repertoire by heart? That the new intern was unbeatable on 70s rock? These little discoveries create complicity and bond your teams.
Musi'Quiz offers privatised corporate packages with the option to add customised themed rounds (jingles, TV theme songs, stadium anthems…).
Address: 45 Quai du Docteur Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
15. Dark Experience
If your team is the fearless type, Dark Experience is for you. This is no ordinary escape game: it's an immersive horror experience with live actors and special effects. Your colleagues are plunged into a terrifying scenario where they must solve puzzles while being pursued, startled and tested by professional performers.
A tip: don't reveal too much about the activity to your colleagues beforehand. The surprise is part of the experience. Simply tell them to come "with an open mind and steady nerves". The element of surprise considerably amplifies the intensity of the experience, and the spontaneous reactions are what make this activity so memorable and unifying.
Address: 4 Rue Constantine, 69001 Lyon
16. Bubble Football at We Are Sports
Take a football match. Now put each player inside a huge transparent inflatable bubble and you have Bubble Football. At We Are Sports, your colleagues put on their bubbles and take to the field for a match where contact is not only allowed… it's actively encouraged.
Football ability is completely irrelevant here. What matters are the collisions, the rolls, the falls and the laughs that come with them. It's physically surprising (you sweat far more than you'd expect), but above all it's an instant mood-lifter.
Address: 221 Avenue Francis de Pressensé, 69200 Vénissieux
17. Karaoke at KBOX
Karaoke in team building is the secret weapon for breaking down barriers. At KBOX, your colleagues are in privatised rooms equipped with professional sound, a catalogue of thousands of songs and an atmosphere that makes you want to let loose. And trust us: even the most reserved people end up grabbing the microphone.
KBOX offers rooms of various sizes (4 to 25 people per box), corporate packages with drinks and snacks, and a catalogue ranging from the latest Beyoncé hit to timeless classics (the inevitable sing-along that every proper karaoke night must have).
Address: 8 Place Raspail, 69007 Lyon
18. Ninja course at Warrior Adventure
Your colleagues are fans of Ninja Warrior? They'll love Warrior Adventure, France's largest dedicated ninja obstacle course venue. 800 m² of structures with over 20 obstacles inspired by the show: flying bars, 4-metre climbing wall, rings, balance beams, monkey bars…
In team building, this is the activity that creates office heroes. The one who makes it through the obstacles to their colleagues' cheers earns eternal respect (or at least until the next team building). And those who fall? They land in foam and get back up smiling.
Warrior Adventure offers corporate packages with open access to the courses, the option for timed team challenges and a private space for the debrief.
Address: 8 Impasse Abbé Firmin, 69100 Villeurbanne
19. Bomb Squad Lyon
Urgent mission: a bomb threatens the city and your team is the only one capable of defusing it! At Bomb Squad, players move through 4 challenge rooms combining coordination, memory, endurance and cooperation. Laser passages, light-up floor tiles, sound sequences to reproduce, tank driving… all within 1 hour on the clock.
It's the perfect alternative to the classic escape game for teams that need to move. Here, there's no standing still searching for a code on a wall: you run, jump, coordinate and think all at the same time. The privatised format (just your group in the rooms) makes the experience even more immersive.
Address: 5 Rue Servient, 69003 Lyon
20. Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions in Lyon is a festival of trompe-l'oeil, optical illusions and rooms that defy gravity. Your team can walk on the ceiling, shrink, multiply to infinity in a vortex and create completely wild photos.
Why is it a good team building? Because the atmosphere is relaxed, playful and conducive to interaction. Colleagues take photos in improbable poses, laugh at the illusions and leave with a collection of shared memories that beats the traditional arms-crossed-in-front-of-the-company-logo team photo.
Address: 1 Rue Bellecordière, 69002 Lyon
21. Laser game at Megazone
Laser game is basically paintball's cleaner cousin. At Megazone, your colleagues equip themselves with sensor vests and laser guns, then compete in a maze plunged in darkness with UV lights, fog and music. The objective: hit opponents and score as many points as possible.
Megazone has two centres in Lyon: one in the 6th arrondissement (Rue de Sèze) and one in the 9th (Rue Marietton). Both offer corporate packages with possible privatisation and multiple rounds included.
Address: 104 Rue de Sèze, 69006 Lyon / 58 Rue Marietton, 69009 Lyon
22. The Jury Experience
The Jury Experience is an immersive theatre piece where your colleagues become members of a jury in a trial. Testimonies, cross-examinations, moral dilemmas… Every detail counts, and at the end, your team votes to decide whether the defendant is guilty or innocent.
The show lasts approximately 1h15 and is performed by professional actors in a solemn setting that enhances immersion. Participants vote from their phones at key moments, which influences how the story unfolds. It's captivating, intelligent and generates passionate debates between colleagues.
The Jury Experience is performed at Théâtre Astrée (Université Lyon 1) and the Palais de la Mutualité in Lyon. Check available dates as the show runs during set periods.
Address: Théâtre Astrée, Université Lyon 1 / Palais de la Mutualité, 1 Place Antonin Jutard, 69003 Lyon
23. Koezio
If you're looking for a venue where everything is already set up for a turnkey team building, Koezio is made for you. This 4,000 m² indoor park in Saint-Priest offers an impressive range of activities: "Elite Agents" mission (an immersive course combining reflection, agility and cooperation with a finale at 12 metres height), karaoke, music quiz, connected darts, pétanque and even a rooftop with barbecue.
The big advantage of Koezio for companies is its modularity. You can combine multiple activities in a half-day, privatise spaces, hold a seminar in the on-site meeting rooms and extend with a meal at the integrated restaurant. Everything under one roof, which considerably simplifies logistics.
Address: 50 Ancienne Route de Grenoble, 69800 Saint-Priest
24. iFLY
Imagine the look on your colleagues' faces when you announce they're going to fly. At iFLY Lyon, the only indoor skydiving simulator in the Rhône, your colleagues put on a suit, helmet and goggles, then let themselves be carried by an airflow of over 200 km/h in a 14-metre glass tube. The sensations are exactly the same as a skydive from 4,000 metres… without the plane.
In team building, the effect is spectacular. Watching your colleagues float through the air, cheering them on, sharing that moment of pure adrenaline… It's the kind of experience that stays with you for a long time.
Address: 48 Anc. Rte de Grenoble, 69800 Saint-Priest
25. Climbing at Climb Up
Climbing is a particularly effective team building activity as it combines self-surpassing, trust in others and mutual encouragement. At Climb Up, France's largest climbing centre network, your colleagues climb walls ranging from 6 to 22 metres high, with routes adapted to all levels – from complete beginner to confirmed expert.
Climb Up has two venues in Lyon: Gerland (2,000 m² of walls, sporty atmosphere) and Confluence (fun climbing, adventure course, 20-metre jump). Both offer team building packages with qualified instructor supervision, meeting room and catering area.
Address: 11 Rue Lortet, 69007 Lyon (Gerland) / 112 Cours Charlemagne, 69002 Lyon (Confluence)
26. Gourmet tour with Praline et Rosette
Lyon is the world capital of gastronomy, and what better way to discover it than while eating? Praline et Rosette organises gourmet walks through the Presqu'île and the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, with stops at the city's finest artisans: charcuterie, cheese, Lyonnais praline, chocolate, wine… All accompanied by historical and cultural anecdotes from passionate guides.
For businesses, Praline et Rosette offers bespoke packages from 1.5 to 3 hours, sweet, savoury or lunch tours, and even gourmet treasure hunts where teams compete solving puzzles between tastings. It's the ideal alternative to the traditional seated corporate lunch: you walk, you taste, you laugh, and you leave with a genuine knowledge of Lyonnais gastronomy.
Address: Departure from Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon
27. Chocolate workshop at Sève
Richard Sève is one of France's finest chocolatiers, recognised with multiple awards, and his Maison opens its workshop doors to companies at the MUSCO, Lyon's Chocolate Museum. At Sève, your colleagues put on their aprons and create from scratch one of the Maison's signature patisseries: red praline tart, macarons, chocolate entremet… All guided by the Maison's artisan pastry chefs, in a magical setting at the heart of the workshop.
The workshop lasts 2 hours (3 hours in the Prestige package with Richard Sève himself) and each participant leaves with their creation and the recipe. For large groups, rotating workshops are possible, and the space lends itself perfectly to a corporate breakfast or afternoon tea.
Address: MUSCO – 324 Allée des Frênes, 69760 Limonest
28. Archery Tag at Arrows and Heroes
You know paintball, you know laser game, but have you ever tried team archery with foam-tipped arrows? Archery Tag is the perfect blend of archery precision and team game intensity. Your colleagues compete in two teams, bow in hand, with the aim of hitting opponents or reaching strategic targets.
It's sporty, strategic, hilarious and completely harmless (foam-tipped arrows don't hurt at all). Corporate packages include supervision, full equipment and multiple game scenarios to vary the fun.
Address: 221 Av. Francis de Pressensé, 69200 Vénissieux
29. Cruise on the Saône
Lyon is crossed by two rivers, and it would be a shame not to make the most of them. Several companies offer privatised cruises on the Saône, ideal for an original team building. Imagine your teams settled on the deck of a boat, cocktail in hand, gliding gently along Lyon's quaysides with views of the Basilica of Fourvière, Vieux-Lyon and the illuminated bridges.
Packages range from a simple 1.5-hour aperitif cruise to a 3-hour gourmet dinner, with the option to add a DJ, a quiz, a blind test or even a murder mystery on board. It's the perfect activity for summer evenings or year-end dinners, and it combines beautifully with a daytime sporting activity.
30. Wine tasting workshop
Lyon is on the doorstep of Beaujolais and the Rhône Valley, two of France's finest wine regions. Take advantage of this by offering your teams a wine tasting workshop led by a professional sommelier. On the programme: introduction to tasting, aroma recognition, food and wine pairing and even interactive quizzes to decide the winning team.
Several formats exist in Lyon: indoor workshops, tastings in cellars, or even half-day escapes into Beaujolais with a vineyard visit and on-site tasting. It's a convivial and accessible activity that appeals equally to novices and knowledgeable enthusiasts.
Addresses:
On veille au grain - 10 Rue de Montbrillant, 69003 Lyon
Les Vins Dévoilés - 54 Rue Paul Verlaine, 69100 Villeurbanne
A few practical tips for organising your team building in Lyon
- Book at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance, especially for privatisations and large groups.
- Think about logistics: parking, public transport access, accessibility for reduced mobility. All the activities on this list are easily accessible, but it's better to communicate practical information to your teams in advance.
- Plan a convivial moment after the activity (dinner, after-work drinks). It's often during this informal time that the bonds created during the activity are truly strengthened.
- Don't hesitate to survey your teams beforehand to find out their preferences. Some colleagues prefer calm, creative activities, others want adrenaline and movement. The important thing is that everyone feels comfortable and wants to take part.
- Finally, don't forget the essential: a good team building isn't just a box to tick in a spreadsheet. It's an investment in the well-being and cohesion of your teams. Choose an activity that truly matches your group's personality, and the return on investment will be immediate: more united, more motivated colleagues who are happier working together.
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