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Famous for its food and film history, Lyon is a city of 1.7 million residents in eastern France. Lyon has its origins in the century before Christ's birth, when it was founded by the Romans and named Lugdunum. A rich history has seen Lyon develop into a vibrant, culturally significant metropolis at the convergence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.
From the Lione Travel Guide