Business in Lyon
Discover the best business opportunities in Lyon. Demographic analysis, growing sectors and success tips.
Opportunity map
Best zones to open a Bouchon in Lyon
Compare neighbourhood scores, evidence and confidence before choosing a specific address. Scores estimated from the Retail sector.
City score 58/100· 16 zones· Updated Sep 18, 2026
- 175Jules Ferry - Récamier13 competitors · 4.8★
- 272Voltaire Part-Dieu11 competitors · 4.8★
- 370Marechal Lyautey - Vitton13 competitors · 4.8★
- 468Vieux Lyon13 competitors · 4.7★
- 565Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu12 competitors · 4.7★
- 662Saint Michel - Mairie10 competitors · 4.8★
- 761Voltaire - Saint Amour6 competitors · 4.8★
- 861Griffon - Royale11 competitors · 4.8★
- 955Jean-Macé (West)11 competitors · 4.8★
- 1054Cordeliers - Jacobins8 competitors · 4.8★
- 1153Fourvière8 competitors · 4.8★
- 1253Chartreux - Saint Vincent9 competitors · 4.7★
- 1352Jean-Macé (East)9 competitors · 4.8★
- 1451Villette Gare6 competitors · 4.8★
- 1546Perrache6 competitors · 4.9★
- 1635Quartiers Anciens2 competitors · 4.8★
Direct answer
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T07:42:19.969+00:00
Evidence and limitations
Confidence: 62%- Observed data
- 16 cached neighbourhood scores with competitor and location evidence.
- Published data
- City reference dataset: population, typical retail rent.
- Modelled data
- Opportunity scores follow the published six-factor scoring methodology; they are not revenue forecasts.
Every area in this city uses the same sector weights and scoring generation.
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Opportunities & Challenges
Opportunities
- Gastronomy capital of France
- Growing tech scene
- Affordable vs Paris
Challenges
- Paris competition
- Parking
- Regulations
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