Lyon is a city in the Rhone-Alpes region of France. It's the second-largest city in that country. Lyon is a city rich in history, from Roman times to the Resistance. It is also renowned for its gastronomy. The city is based around two hills and two rivers. In the west is the hill of Fourvière, topped by the prominent 19th Century basilica and in the north, the hill of the Croix Rousse, where silk weavers used to work. The Saône river cuts through two hills and is met at the southern point of the city by the Rhône river, coming from the east. The city is divided into 9 districts or 'arrondissements':
The 1st and 2nd arrondissements cover the area between the Rhône and the Saône (the Presqu'île), including the slopes of the Croix Rousse hill. It is an area where you will find many bars, restaurants, Lyon's opera house, and interesting pedestrian shopping strips. The 3rd, 6th and 7th arrondissements are to the East of the Rhône. The 4th arrondissement includes the Croix Rousse plateau. The 5th arrondissement includes the hill of Fourvière and the old city. The 8th arrondissement is to the south east. The 9th arrondissement is in the north west.
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