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Lyon is a city in east-central France in the Rhone-Alpes region. The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as an important area for the production and weaving of silk and in modern times has developed a reputation as the capital of gastronomy in France. It has a significant role in the history of cinema due to Auguste and Louis Lumire, who invented the cinematographe in Lyon.

Important history and architecture have given this dynamic and lively city the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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