Metropolis of Lyon, Metropolitan territory in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The Metropolis of Lyon encompasses 58 communes across 533 square kilometers, situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Established in 2015, the Metropolis of Lyon replaced the Urban Community of Lyon, gaining special administrative powers distinct from standard French departments.
The territory maintains multiple educational institutions, including the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, contributing to regional academic development.
The metropolitan area connects through an integrated network of metros, trams, and buses, serving over 1.4 million residents across its communes.
The Metropolis operates under a special administrative status that combines departmental and metropolitan functions, making it distinct among French territories.
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Location: departmental district of the Rhône
Location: Arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: January 1, 2015
Capital city: Lyon
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Rhône, Ain, Isère, Jons
Website: http://grandlyon.com
GPS coordinates: 45.75749,4.85397
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
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LDLC Arena
9.9 km
Musée des Confluences
4 km
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
2.5 km
Parc de la Tête d'Or
2.6 km
Place Bellecour
1.7 km
Gerland Stadium
4.1 km
Lyon Cathedral
2.1 km
Tour Incity
688 m
Ancient theatre of Lyon
2.7 km
Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon
1.4 km
Abode of Chaos
9.2 km
Tour Part-Dieu
404 m
Metallic tower of Fourvière
2.6 km
Vieux Lyon
2.2 km
Halle Tony Garnier
3.8 km
Fontaine Bartholdi
2 km
Minguettes
7.1 km
Théâtre National Populaire
2.2 km
Opéra Nouvel
1.8 km
Montluc prison
994 m
Arêtes de poisson
2.2 km
Gros Caillou
2.4 km
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1.9 km
Hôpital Édouard-Herriot
2.6 km
Tour Oxygène
559 m
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
1.9 km
Fresque des Lyonnais
2.3 km
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La Mulatière
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Rochetaillée-sur-Saône
Fleurieu-sur-Saône
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Charly
Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or
Fontaines-Saint-Martin
Irigny
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Vernaison
Grigny
Lissieu
Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or
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Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or
Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or
Fontaines-sur-Saône
Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or
La Tour-de-Salvagny
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Chassieu
Sathonay-Camp
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