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About Lyon

Lyon or Lyons is the third-largest city and second-largest urban area of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, about 470 km south of Paris, 320 km north of Marseille and 56 km northeast of Saint-Étienne. Inhabitants of the city are called Lyonnais.

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There are 2239+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at €35 per night.

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It is currently 10:36 AM in Lyon. Lyon uses Romance Standard Time and also supports Romance Daylight Time.