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3 days ago · Lyon[c] is the third largest city of France and second largest urban area. [d] 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.
Sep 4, 2024 · 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.
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2 days ago · Olympique Lyonnais (French pronunciation: [ɔlɛ̃pik ljɔnɛ]), commonly referred to as simply Lyon (French pronunciation: [ljɔ̃]) or OL, is a French professional football club based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. They were founded in 1950 [2] and compete in France's highest football division, Ligue 1.
2 days ago · All about Lyon travel: how to travel to Lyon, where to stay, the best things to do in the city, and the best places to visit near Lyon on day trips. Where is Lyon, France? What is Lyon famous for?
6 days ago · Lyon enjoys real seasons. Winter is reliably cold, with daytime temperatures hovering around 4 ℃ (39℉), but many of the days are clear, and the snow capped peak of Mont Blanc can be seen from Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, the church which crowns Lyon’s highest hill.
Aug 23, 2024 · In the heart of Old Lyon, the Musées Gadagne (Lyon History Museum and Puppetry Museum) unveil the splendour of their interior courtyard and exhibition rooms. Lyon's largest Renaissance building dates back to the end of the 15th century, and was purchased in the 16th century by the Gadagne, a wealthy family of Florentine bankers.
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Sep 5, 2024 · This Lyon places to visit list includes historical sites, cultural attractions, and some of France’s best vineyards. Spend two days in Lyon to cover the best places to visit in Lyon and get a good taste of what the city has to offer.
