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This is a list of selected cities, towns, and other populated places in France, ordered alphabetically by administrative unit. (See also city and urban planning.)
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Lyon[ c ] is the second largest city of France by 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.
The largest cities of France are in order: the city of Paris, the city of Lyon, the city of Marseille, the city of Lille, the city of Toulouse, the city of Nice, the city of Bordeaux, the city of Nantes, the city of Strasbourg and the city of Toulon.
Cities in the region. City walks. Highlights of the region. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offers curious visitors a multitude of towns and cities, each with its own heritage, history and individual character. Plenty of places worth going to for a walk or a stay. ©
Mar 15, 2024 · CONTENTS. 1. What are the Top 10 things to see in Lyon? 2. Where to stay in Lyon? 1. Vieux-Lyon (Old Town) 2. St. Jean Cathedral. 3. Place des Terreaux and the City-Hall. 4. Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie. 5. The Banks of the River Saône River. 6. Fourvière Hill and the Basilica. 7. The Roman remains at Fourvière. 8.
Lyon is the capital of the Rhone-Alpes region, and an important French city - it is the third largest city in France. It is an important cultural and historical center with a unique geography and it was natural that a city started flourishing between the Rhone and the Saône Rivers.
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