Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon | |
Commune Status: | Commune |
Image Coat Of Arms: | Blason ville fr Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (Rhône).svg |
Arrondissement: | Lyon |
Insee: | 69202 |
Postal Code: | 69110 |
Party: | LR |
Mayor: | Veronique Sarselli[1] |
Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
Coordinates: | 45.73°N 4.8°W |
Elevation M: | 311 |
Elevation Min M: | 170 |
Elevation Max M: | 322 |
Area Km2: | 6.83 |
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃t fwa lɛ ljɔ̃/, literally Sainte-Foy near Lyon) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, located to the west of the city.
It is located only 5km (03miles) from the center of Lyon, but is a community in its own right. The town grew as a haven from the industry of Lyon, as it is set high above the city, and there are some panoramas of Lyon and the surrounding area, notably from a park known as the 'Esplanade de Lichfield'.
Lyon is said to be the city of three rivers – the Rhône and Saône rivers which converge there – and the Beaujolais wine. Sainte Foy's finest historic asset is remains of a Roman aqueduct and there is a fine seminary, steep narrow walled streets, parks and gardens, and squares in the town center.
International School of Lyon is located in the city of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is twinned with