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Lyon (Franco-Provençal: Liyon), formerly spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, 58 km (36 mi) northeast of Saint-Étienne.
Jul 2, 2024 · Lyon. Lyon, France. Lyon, capital of both the Rhône département and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. It is the third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseille. A Roman military colony called Lugdunum was founded there in 43 bce, and it ...
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Lyon is the capital of the French administrative region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. A city of half a million, Lyon alone is the country's third-largest city, but its metropolitan area is only second in population to Paris .
Lyon is the capital of the French administrative region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. A city of half a million, Lyon alone is the country's third-largest city, but its metropolitan area is only second in population to Paris .
Dec 18, 2023 · Large detailed map tourist of Lyon Click to see large Description: This map shows streets, parking lots, museums, viewpoints, tram, metro lines, hospitals, points of interest, information centers, UNESCO heritage sites, tourist attractions and sightseeings in Lyon.
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The Ultimate Guide to Lyon: a six-part Series of tips on how to discover the best of Lyon. French City Guides: Experience Lyon. 1. Experience Lyon: arts and culture. 2. Experience Lyon: ‘must see’ neighborhoods. 3. Experience Lyon: surrounding areas.