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Lyon (UK: , US: , also spelled Lyons and in this case alternatively pronounced ; French: Lyon [ljɔ̃] ( listen); Arpitan: Liyon [ʎjɔ̃]) is the third-largest city and second-largest urban area of France. It is located in the country's east-central part at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, about 470 km (292 mi) south from Paris, 320 km (199 mi) north from Marseille and 56 km (35 mi) northeast from Saint-Étienne. Inhabitants of the city are called Lyonnais.
Lyon had a population of 513,275 in 2015. It is the capital of the Metropolis of Lyon and the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Lyon metropolitan area had a population of 2,265,375 in 2014, the second-largest urban area in France. The city is known for its cuisine and gastronomy, and historical and architectural landmarks; part of it is a registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lyon was historically an important area for the production and weaving of silk. Lyon played a significant role in the history of cinema: it is where Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinematograph. It is also known for its light festival, the Fête des Lumières, which begins every 8 December and lasts for four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights.
Economically, Lyon is a major centre for banking, as well as for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city contains a significant software industry with a particular focus on video games, and in recent years has fostered a growing local start-up sector. Lyon hosts the international headquarters of Interpol, the International Agency for Research on Cancer and Euronews. It was ranked 19th globally and second in France for innovation in 2014. It ranked second in France and 39th globally in Mercer's 2015 liveability rankings.
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The best hotels in Lyon are Campanile Lyon Centre Part-Dieu, Premiere Classe Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu, Lagrange Aparthotel Lyon Lumiere.
The best 5 star hotels in Lyon are Sofitel Lyon Bellecour, Cour des Loges, Hotel Le Royal Lyon - MGallery. Search for the most highly rated hotels in Lyon
The most highly rated hotels in Lyon are Okko Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette, Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette, Aparthotel Adagio Lyon Patio Confluence.
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