Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon explained

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.

Geography

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.

Education

International School of Lyon is located in the city of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.

Twin towns

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is twinned with

Notable people

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 6 June 2023. fr.