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Lyon, France
Lyon is in the Rhône, Rhone-Alpes The river Saône, which joins the Rhône flow through the heart of the city. The Roman ruins and early buildings are to be found on the right bank of the Saone. Lugdunum, which was the Roman name for the town began 100 years B.C. The rivers providing commercial importance, trade routes to and from the Mediterranean, and also natural defence. The fertile valleys of the rivers allowed important crop farming, the surrounding steep hillsides were ideal for wine production, which the Romans introduced. The city is of geographical and economical importance, with important infrastructures such as a very modern Metro underground, TGV train lines, international airport and more. Also home to one of France's most important football clubs Olympique Lyon.
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