The city of Lyon is the capital of the region of Rhone-Alpes.
The river Saône, which joins the Rhône flow throgh the heart of the city. The roman ruins and early buildings are to be found on the right bank of the Saône. 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 form a natural defence.
The fertile vallies 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 ecconomical importance, with important infrastructures such as a very modern Metro underground, TGV train lines, international airports and more.
