Lyon

Lyon is the capital of the 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 .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Stade de Gerland and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Stadium
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The is a stadium in the city of , , which serves as home to Top 14 rugby club Lyon OU. It has a seating capacity of 35,029. Situated in the Gerland quarter, it was used by French professional football club Olympique Lyonnais, who moved to the newly constructed in 2016.

Museum
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The is a municipal of fine arts in the French city of . Located near the , it is housed in a former Benedictine convent which was active during the 17th and 18th centuries.

University
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The is a French grande école located in the city of . It is one of the four prestigious écoles normales supérieures in France.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Villeurbanne and 3rd arrondissement of Lyon.

Town
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is a commune in the in the region in eastern . It is situated northeast of , with which it forms the heart of the second-largest metropolitan area in France after that of .

Suburb
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The is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of .

Lyon

Latitude
45.7589° or 45° 45′ 32″ north
Longitude
4.8414° or 4° 50′ 29″ east
Population
516,000
Elevation
178 metres (584 feet)
Open location code
8FQ6QR5R+HH
Geo­Names ID
6454573
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Greek—“Lyon” goes by many names.
  • French: “Lyon”
  • German: “Lyon”
  • Greek: “Λυών”

Places with the Same Name

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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.

Greater Lyon: Must-Visit Destinations

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