Selling a Licence IV or III in Lyon
Lyon has 519,127 residents. It is the prefecture of the département (Rhône, 69). With its population, its shops and its opening projects, it is one of the markets where drinks licences find a buyer most easily.
Lyon is part of “Métropole de Lyon”, which brings together 58 towns and 1,433,613 residents. Project owners often search across the urban area: your buyer may also come from a neighbouring town.
You have two options: a buyback by the firm, with payment within 48 hours of signing, or a sale to project owners in the area, at the best price. The valuation is free and you pay no fees.
The cap on drinks establishments in Lyon
The French Public Health Code (article L3332-1) limits the opening of 3rd category drinks establishments to one 3rd or 4th category establishment per 450 residents. Lyon's indicative cap is 1,153 establishments, not counting tourist accommodation capacity.
Once the number of existing establishments reaches this cap, no new Licence III can be created in the town: existing licences become more sought after. Your expert checks the situation in Lyon when valuing your licence.
The 9 arrondissements of Lyon
Demand varies greatly from one arrondissement to another: the price of a licence in Lyon is read at that level.
| Arrondissement | Postcode | Residents | Indicative cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon 1st arrondissement | 69001 | 28,717 | 63 |
| Lyon 2nd arrondissement | 69002 | 29,981 | 66 |
| Lyon 3rd arrondissement | 69003 | 100,679 | 223 |
| Lyon 4th arrondissement | 69004 | 34,752 | 77 |
| Lyon 5th arrondissement | 69005 | 47,777 | 106 |
| Lyon 6th arrondissement | 69006 | 49,385 | 109 |
| Lyon 7th arrondissement | 69007 | 88,326 | 196 |
| Lyon 8th arrondissement | 69008 | 85,943 | 190 |
| Lyon 9th arrondissement | 69009 | 53,567 | 119 |
Where can your licence find a buyer?
In the urban area
The most populated towns in “Métropole de Lyon”:
| Town | Postcode | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Villeurbanne | 69100 | 163,684 |
| Vénissieux | 69200 | 65,502 |
| Vaulx-en-Velin | 69120 | 53,069 |
| Saint-Priest | 69800 | 49,229 |
| Caluire-et-Cuire | 69300 | 43,597 |
| Bron | 69500 | 42,982 |
| Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | 69310 | 38,168 |
| Meyzieu | 69330 | 36,687 |
In the département and beyond
Your licence can be transferred to any town in the département (69) able to receive it. Selling a licence in Rhône
- Rhône
- Neighbouring départements
- Towns with 10,000 or more residents
- Lyon
With the authorisation of the prefect of the destination département, it can also move to a neighbouring département:
If your Licence IV is the last one in its town, transferring it to another town requires the mayor's approval. We check this as soon as we value your licence.
Is your licence still valid?
A licence that has not been operated for more than five years is cancelled (article L3333-1 of the French Public Health Code). If your premises are closed, check your deadline: you need to allow time to sign the sale and complete the transfer.