Rhône

Code 69 Prefecture: Lyon

About the Department

The most populous department in the region and economic heart. Lyon is France's third largest urban area, with a dense labour market, large universities and developed public services.

For whom

Assets, families and students seeking employment, education and broad access to public services.

Geography

Rhône valley in the west, Beaujolais hills in the north; center crossed by the Rhône and the Saône.

Main cities

LyonVilleurbanneCaluire-et-CuireBronVénissieux

Official bodies

The departmental page is provided for information purposes. Addresses, schedules and zoning are to be checked on official websites and in France Services.