Ainterexpo

Ainterexpo is a large event and exhibition centre in Bourg-en-Bresse, designed for trade fairs, exhibitions, congresses, corporate gatherings and major public events. The complex offers approximately 9,000 m² of adaptable indoor space across three main halls and, depending on the event configuration, can accommodate up to around 15,000 visitors. Its functional architecture includes large column-free areas in the principal halls as well as spaces that can be adapted to different stage, seating and exhibition layouts.

The experience inside Ainterexpo varies according to the type of event and the chosen configuration. Hall A is air-conditioned and can be equipped with seating stands for 700 or 1,500 people, while the larger open areas of the other halls allow flexible arrangements for audiences, exhibition stands and technical equipment. The venue also provides infrastructure for catering and audiovisual services, making it suitable for events that require different combinations of seated, standing and exhibition areas.

Ainterexpo is located at 25 Avenue du Maréchal Juin, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse, France. A large free on-site car park with more than 2,000 spaces is situated next to the complex, including reserved spaces for visitors with reduced mobility, allowing a short walk from the parking area to the entrances. A bus stop is also located nearby. For a broader overview of public transport, rail connections and getting around Bourg-en-Bresse, see the city information below.

Bourg-en-Bresse, a city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is an attractive destination for concerts, sporting competitions and other major events. The city combines a lively centre with important sporting and cultural venues such as Ekinox, the Ainterexpo complex, Marcel-Verchère Stadium and the Théâtre de Bourg-en-Bresse. Its compact urban layout allows visitors to easily combine an event with restaurants, shops and other amenities in the city centre, making Bourg-en-Bresse a practical base for a short stay connected with a concert or match.

Getting around the city is made easier by the Rubis public transport network, which connects the railway station, the centre and various urban districts, while the electric Rubis’City shuttle links the city centre with the main station. Gare de Bourg-en-Bresse is located close to the centre and is connected by TER and TGV trains with major French and regional destinations. For international arrivals, the most important options include Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry and Aéroport International de Genève, from where Bourg-en-Bresse can be reached by road or rail connections. Rubis also provides access to the Ainterexpo and Ekinox areas as well as Marcel-Verchère Stadium, making it possible to reach the main event venues without a private car.

Before or after an event, it is worth exploring the historic centre of Bourg-en-Bresse, with its pedestrian streets, squares and distinctive old houses. The city’s best-known landmark is the Monastère royal de Brou, an exceptional complex of late Gothic architecture located not far from the centre. A walk around Place Bernard, the city squares and central streets offers an easy way to experience the local atmosphere, while parks and green spaces provide a quieter break between sightseeing and events. The combination of cultural landmarks, good transport connections and sporting and concert venues makes Bourg-en-Bresse a practical destination for visitors who want to combine event tickets with a short city trip.