Lyon is a city in east-central France in the {{Rhône-Alpes}} region, situated between {{Paris}} and {{Marseille}}
Lyon, a city in east-centralFrance, intheAuvergne-Rhône-Alpesregion,sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.Lyon,also writtenLyonsin English, is the third largest city inFranceand centre of the second largest metropolitan area in the country. It is the capital of theRhone-Alpesregion and theRhônedépartement. It is known as a gastronomic and historical city with a vibrant cultural scene. It is also the birthplace of cinema.