Lyon
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.- Locality with about 516,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 180 metres (580 feet)
- …is also known as “69123”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Stade de Gerland and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
Stade de Gerland
The Stade de Gerland is a stadium in the city of Lyon…
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is a municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Lyon.
École normale supérieure de Lyon
The École normale supérieure de Lyon is a French grande école located in the city of Lyon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Villeurbanne and 3rd arrondissement of Lyon.
3rd arrondissement of Lyon
The 3rd arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.
Lyon
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Latitude
45.7589° or 45° 45′ 32″ north
Longitude
4.8414° or 4° 50′ 29″ east
Open location code
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From French to Greek—“Lyon” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mutualité Préfecture Moncey and Bellecour Cordeliers.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grand Hôtel-Dieu and Place Guichard.
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Greater Lyon: Highlights
Learn more about Lyon and Saint-Étienne.
