Lyon is a city in east-central France in the region Rhône-Alpes, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is a major centre of business with a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy and has a significant role in the history of cinema thanks to Auguste and Louis Lumière who lived and worked here at the tail-end of the 19th century.
The city of Lyon has a population of 472,305. Together with its suburbs and satellite towns, Lyon forms the second-largest metropolitan area in France after that of Paris.
Its urban region, represents half of the population of the Rhône-Alpes region with three million inhabitants. Lyon is also a major industrial centre specialising in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city also hosts a significant software industry with a particular focus on video games.
The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as the silk capital of the world.
Lyon, is ranked 7th in the world in terms of best places to live!
For more information about Lyon, please click here.