Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (LL- (fra)-Sebleouf-Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.wav, Sainte-Foy near Lyon) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon • Commune Status — Commune • Arrondissement — Lyon • Insee — 69202 • Postal Code — 69110 • Party — LR • Mayor — Véronique Sarselli • Term — 2020–2026 • Elevation M — 311 • Elevation Min M — 170 • Elevation Max M — 322 • Area Km2 — 6.83
History
History
• Illustration — The Hôtel de Ville The Hôtel de Ville was built as a private residence and completed in 1882.
Geography
Geography
It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, located to the west of the city. It is located only 5 km from the center of Lyon, but is a community in its own right. The town grew as a haven from the industry of Lyon because it is set high above the city. From a park known as the ‘Esplanade de Lichfield,’ there are panoramic views of Lyon and the surrounding area. 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 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
Education
International School of Lyon is located in the city of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.
Twin towns
Twin towns
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is twinned with • England Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. • Serbia Kraljevo, Serbia • Germany Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
Notable people
Notable people
• Antoine Cariot (1820–1883), priest and botanist, died in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon • Alexis Carrel (1873–1944), surgeon, biologist and eugenicist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 • Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt (born 1960), novelist and playwright • Isabelle Patissier (born 1967), world champion rock climber and rally driver • Frédéric Kanouté (born 1977), Malian-French footballer • Florian Maurice (born 1974), French footballer
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