Chaponnay, Residential commune in Rhône department, France
Chaponnay is a residential commune located in the Rhône department, situated southeast of Lyon. The community combines housing areas with light commercial zones that shape its everyday character.
The settlement developed into a modern residential commune during the 20th century as the Lyon metropolitan area expanded. This growth transformed it from a rural area into a suburban community.
The municipality maintains an exchange program with the German town of Steinhausen an der Rottum to promote community connections.
The commune is easily accessible from Lyon by public transport and offers convenient connections to the city center. Daily services and shops are distributed throughout different neighborhoods, making the area walkable.
The commune has established partnerships with other European towns to foster cultural and economic ties. These connections position it as a point of exchange within the broader Lyon region.
Location: Rhône
Location: Arrondissement of Lyon
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Luzinay, Valencin, Villette-de-Vienne, Corbas, Marennes, Mions, Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu
Address: 69970 Chaponnay, France
Phone: +33478960010
Email: mairie@mairie-chaponnay.fr
Website: http://mairie-chaponnay.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.62750,4.93611
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57
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