Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
Geography
It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, located to the west of the city.It is located only 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 finest 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
International School of Lyon is located in the city of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.Twin towns
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is twinned withNotable people
- Antoine Cariot, priest and botanist, died in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
- Alexis Carrel, surgeon, biologist and eugenicist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912
- Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, novelist and playwright
- Isabelle Patissier, world champion rock climber and rally driver
- Frédéric Kanouté, Malian-French footballer
- Florian Maurice, French footballer