Second only to Paris in attracting international real estate investors, with 572 million euros invested in 2005, Lyon has emerged as a golden opportunity for business property. The Lyon market offers 4 million square meters (over 43 million sq. ft.) of office space and 5000 hectares (12,300 acres) of land, i.e. a stock comparable to Europe's main capitals. Additional attractions include specialized activity estates, the quality and diversity of the local economy, along with the stability and profitability of the real estate market. Find out more about Lyon's advantages, forecasts for the future and investment opportunities in this very promising real estate market.