Lyon
Lyon
Lyon traditionally spelt Lyons in English, is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Etymologically it relates to the Celtic God Lugoves, Lugh as does Laon and Leiden. Lyon is located approximately 470 km (292 mi) from Paris, 320 km (199 mi) from Marseille, 420 km (261 mi) from Strasbourg, 160 km (99 mi) from Geneva, 280 km (174 mi) from Turin. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais.
on the river
The population of Lyon is 484,344 (2010). Together with its suburbs and satellite towns, Lyon forms the largest conurbation in France outside Paris, with a population estimated to be 1,551,228 (2010); its overall metropolitan area was estimated to have a population of 2,118,132. Its urban region represents half of the Rhône-Alpes region population with 2.9 million inhabitants. Lyon is the capital of this region, as well as the capital of the smaller Rhône département.
The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as an important area for the
production and weaving of silk and in modern
times has developed a reputation as the capital of gastronomy in France. It has
a significant role in the history of cinema due to Auguste and Louis Lumière,
who invented the cinematographe in Lyon. The city is also known for its famous
light festival 'Fête des Lumières' which occurs every 8 December and lasts for
four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights. Legend says that the
Virgin Mary saved the city from the plague and, to thank her, a statue was
built. On the day it was erected, the whole city was lit by candles that its
citizens had put at their windows. The local professional football team,
Olympique Lyonnais, has increased Lyon's profile internationally through
participation in European football championships.
Economically, Lyon is a major centre for banking as well as for chemical,
pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city contains a significant software
industry with a particular focus on video games, and in recent years has
fostered a growing local start-up sector. Lyon also hosts the international
headquarters of Interpol, Euronews and International Agency for Research on
Cancer. By some measures, Lyon is ranked 2nd in France as an economic centre and
convention centre. Lyon was ranked 8th globally and 2nd in France for innovation
in 2011.
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book sellers along the river
Lyon transit
Kebab restaurant
Sushi shop
Sushi delivery cycles
in memory of the deportation of its Jewish citizens
