Location: Lyon
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Country: France
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Metropolis: Metropolis of Lyon
Arrondissement: Lyon
Subdivisions: 9 arrondissements
Government• Mayor (2017–2020): Georges Képénékian (PS)
Area: 47.87 km (18.48 sq mi)
• Metro (2010): 6,018.62 km (2,323.80 sq mi)
Population (Jan. 2014): 506,615
• Rank: 3rd in France
• Density: 11,000/km (27,000/sq mi)
• Metro (2014): 2,265,375
(2nd in France)
Time zone: CET (GMT +1) (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code: 69123 /69001-69009
Elevation: 162–349 m (531–1,145 ft)
Website: lyon.fr
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Things to do in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: The Best Scenic Walking Areas
August 20, 2021 Phylicia Berquist
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
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