Construction of first warehouse 1925 (≈ 1925)
Initial building 100 meters long.
1927
Two-storey elevation
Two-storey elevation 1927 (≈ 1927)
Preparation for the Sugar Warehouse.
1er décembre 1928
Opening of the Real Warehouse
Opening of the Real Warehouse 1er décembre 1928 (≈ 1928)
Start of official sugar activity.
1930
First major expansion
First major expansion 1930 (≈ 1930)
Extension of existing building.
1960
Second enlargement
Second enlargement 1960 (≈ 1960)
Changes in the industrial structure.
1976
Construction of three silos
Construction of three silos 1976 (≈ 1976)
Addition south of the building.
1993
End of sugar activity
End of sugar activity 1993 (≈ 1993)
Production definitely discontinued.
2003
First Biennial of Contemporary Art
First Biennial of Contemporary Art 2003 (≈ 2003)
Beginning of its current cultural vocation.
2012
Renovation by Z Architecture
Renovation by Z Architecture 2012 (≈ 2012)
Transformation into a modern versatile location.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
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Origin and history
La Sucrière is an iconic building in Lyon, built in the 1930s on the Docks of Lyon-Confluence, on the banks of the Saône. Originally designed as a sugar warehouse, it is one of the few historical remains of the neighborhood, now completely renovated for modern uses. Its industrial architecture and location make it a symbol of the urban transformation of Confluence, mixing heritage and contemporaryity.
The site began in 1925 with a 100 metre warehouse, raised in 1927 to accommodate the real warehouse of native sugars in 1928. Expansions followed in 1930 and 1960, and three silos were added in 1976. Used as a factory and warehouse until 1993, the building was converted into a cultural space, becoming a pillar of the Biennale d'art contemporain de Lyon since 2003.
Today, La Sucrière consists of four modular spaces (Espace 1930, mezzanine, Espace 1960, and a higher level dedicated to art), totaling more than 5,000 m2. It hosts various events: exhibitions (such as the Genesis of Sebastiao Salgado or Hyperrealism), concerts, exhibitions, and festivals (Sound Nights, Lyon Beer Festival). Its roof houses Le Sucre, a contemporary cultural place open all year round.
The 2012 renovation by agency Z Architecture preserved its industrial character while adapting to modern standards. The southern esplanade, on the other hand, is a spot popular with the Lyon rollerdancers. This mixture of history and dynamism makes it a key player in Lyon's cultural life.
