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I think Eurexpo can host: 1 ice rink ~12000 seats (hockey 1 or FS) 1 ice rink ~7000 seats (hockey 2) 1 ice rink ~5000 seats (curling) + LDLC arena ~11000 seats (hockey 1 or FS) + Palais des sports ~5000 seats (curling) + halle Tony Garnier ~8000 - 10000 seats (discussions for FS... if not, Hockey 2 or curling) we’ll see what happens in a few days!

The issue here is the famous Halle Tony Garnier, which we've already talked about. This decision could also have an impact on the choice of the Olympic Village. Here is the preferred option, along with the backup plan.

Alpes 2030: no more suspense for the sites, Val-d'Isère preferred to Méribel for downhill skiing https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/JO/alpes-2030-fin-du-suspense-pour-les-sites-val-disere-prefere-a-meribel-pour-le-ski-alpin-19-06-2026-NX2VEXHDFBBRVFPOKT4CLSC7EY.php

I guess 4416 is the capacity for this configuration I think we can get double if the same thing is set up on the other side. Even so, it seems difficult to reach more than 10,000 seats. And most of the spectators would be on the small sides, which is not so good. The other solution in Lyon would be Eurexpo which is bigger.

And it is also very low on the sides.... but I agree that it would be nice if they managed to bring figure skating here!

Celebrating the previous games was a wish of the president of the AURA region, so this could be an opportunity! That’s the post where you said this

What about the lake of Serre-Ponçon?

here is a pretty good summary (I hope you can translate it) https://www.franceinfo.fr/les-jeux-olympiques/alpes-francaises-2030/jeux-olympiques-d-hiver-2030-la-rehabilitation-du-fort-de-briancon-fait-polemique_7195026.html

I was thinking the same as you, with Eurexpo probably playing a major role if the Olympic Village were located in the eastern part of the city: a large arena for ice hockey or figure skating/short track, several training ice rinks, and it could even host curling and Hockey 2. (I don't think that will happen, though, because there would be nothing left for central Lyon.) But after placing the "Confluence" Olympic Village on the map, I actually think that option works quite well too, with the Charlemagne ice rink right next door for training. They could probably also fit several additional training rinks, as well as a small competition arena, in the Halle Tony Garnier, which is also nearby. In short, there are plenty of possibilities, but they will have to move quickly. And they would be better off discussing things internally before making contradictory public announcements... We should have the final decision by the end of June!

it’s not so clear. the president of the Lyon metropolitan area and the mayor of Lyon do not agree! https://www.bfmtv.com/lyon/replay-emissions/bonjour-lyon/video-jo-2030-veronique-sarselli-s-oppose-a-un-village-olympique-a-confluence_VN-202606010310.html

About Grenoble https://tgplus.fr/article/nice-perd-les-jo-lyon-rafle-la-mise-et-grenoble-dans-tout-ca/ The Stade des Alpes (20k) could perhaps host the closing ceremony to celebrate the previous winter games in France (including secondary celebrations in Chamonix and Albertville)

Confluence (look below)

there are several possibilities, they will do their best!

And in the end, why not! (Unless the commitments already made to the Netherlands make it too late) We are going to save a lot of money since there is no longer any need to build either the Nice ice rink or the roof over Nice's football stadium. Moreover, Lyon's current ice rink is too old and too small... https://actu.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/lyon_69123/lyon-ambiance-folle-patinoire-bondee-pourquoi-le-hockey-seduit-autant-les-lyonnais_62290784.html So why not invest in a National Ice Sports Centre that could serve all French national ice sports teams while also providing a modern home for Lyon's hockey club?

Here's a possible layout: