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Metropolis of Lyon

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Territorial collectivity in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

The Metropolis of Lyon, also known as Grand Lyon ([ɡʁɑ̃ ljɔ̃], 'Greater Lyon'), is a French territorial collectivity in the east-central region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is a directly-elected metropolitan authority, encompassing both the city of Lyon and most of its suburbs.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 1, 2015Founded1
  • Industryadministration publique générale1
  • HeadquartersLyon, France1
  • Websitewww.grandlyon.com
  • Legal form(Autre) Collectivité territoriale3
  • Kind of organizationGovernment entity1
  • LEI969500QEDZVVBAI2EX393
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered address20 RUE DU LAC, 69003 Lyon, France3
  • Registered withNational Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, 2000469773

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The Metropolis of Lyon (French: Métropole de Lyon, pronounced [metʁɔpɔl də ljɔ̃] ), also known as Grand Lyon ([ɡʁɑ̃ ljɔ̃], 'Greater Lyon'), is a French territorial collectivity in the east-central region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is a directly-elected metropolitan authority, encompassing both the city of Lyon and most of its suburbs.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Urban Community of Lyon1

Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 2015Founded Founded1

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