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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.

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2. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › LyonLyon — Wikipédia

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   Enfin, Lyon est dotée en 1857 d'une grande gare, la gare de Perrache, reliant les voies ferrées en provenance de Saint-Étienne (l'achèvement du tronçon Givors-Lyon permet dès 1832 la liaison Saint-Étienne-Lyon, première ligne de transport de voyageurs de France), et la liaison Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée. Posée à six mètres au-dessus ...

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   Is Lyon a city?

   • Lyon ( Arpitan: Liyon) is a city in the southeast of France. It is the third-largest city in the country (behind Paris and Marseille ), with about 513,000 people living there in 2015. It is the second largest metropolis, or metro area, in France (behind only that of Paris), with about 2.3 million people in 2014.

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   What is the name of Lyon in ancient history?

   • In ancient history, the name of Lyon was Lugdunum. Someone who lives in Lyon is called a Lyonnais (male) or a Lyonnaise (female) in French. Lyon has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa in the Koeppen climate classification ). It is between the Rhône and the Saône. It is about 150 kilometres (93 mi) west of the Italian border.

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   Where is the metropolis of Lyon located?

   • The Metropolis of Lyon ( French: Métropole de Lyon, French pronunciation: [metʁɔpɔl də ljɔ̃] ⓘ ), also known as Grand Lyon ( French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ ljɔ̃], "Greater Lyon"), is a French territorial collectivity located in the east-central region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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   What is Lyon known for?

   • The Brothers of the Sacred Heart, a Roman Catholic congregation that operates schools in Europe and North America, was founded in Lyon in 1821. The African Museum of Lyon is one of the oldest museums situated in Lyon. The Museum of Resistance and Deportation looks at the various individuals prominent in the Resistance movement in World War II.

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   Place Du Griffon, Lyon, France. Lyon ( Arpitan: Liyon) is a city in the southeast of France. It is the third-largest city in the country (behind Paris and Marseille ), with about 513,000 people living there in 2015. It is the second largest metropolis, or metro area, in France (behind only that of Paris), with about 2.3 million people in 2014.

   • Arrondissement: Arrondissement of Lyon
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   • Country: France
   • Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › burgundy-and-the-rhone › lyonLyon travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe

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   Lyon. Commanding a strategic spot at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône Rivers, Lyon has been luring people ever since the Romans named it Lugdunum in 43 BC. Commercial, industrial and banking powerhouse for the past 500 years, Lyon is France's third-largest city, and offers today's urban explorers a wealth of enticing experiences.