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Lyon [c] ( Franco-Provençal: Liyon ), traditionally spelled in English as Lyons, [d] is the third-largest city of France. [e] 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 ...
- History of Lyon
Lyon is a city in the southeast of France. The area has been...
- Lyon Metropolis
The Metropolis of Lyon (French: Métropole de Lyon, French...
- Arrondissements of Lyon
The nine arrondissements of Lyon are the administrative...
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- Vieux Lyon
Rue de Gadagne in the heart of the Vieux Lyon. Vieux Lyon...
- French Alps
The French Alps (French: Alpes françaises) are the portions...
- History of Lyon
- Famous People from Lyon
- Sports
- Education
The Lumière Brotherswho created cinemaPaul Bocuse, a world renowned chefFamous sports clubs from Lyon are: 1. Olympique Lyonnais: The local football team that plays in Ligue 1 2. ASVEL: The local basketball team 3. LOU: (Lyon Olympique Universitaire) The local rugby team
Lyon , English Lyons, City (pop., 2006 est.: city, 472,305; metro. area, 1,417,463), east-central France. Located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, it was founded as the Roman military colony Lugdunum in 43 bc ( see Lorraine) and became a principal city of Gaul. It was incorporated in 1032 into the Holy Roman Empire and in 1312 ...
Nov 24, 2023 · Lyon, a Unesco World Heritage. Lyon, a UNESCO world heritage site with 2000 years of history. Published: 24 November 2023, 12:29. France’s second largest city, Lyon, is located in the heart of Europe, between Paris and the Mediterranean coast and close to the Alps.
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