Francheville, Rhône
| Francheville | |
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  Francheville | |
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Location within Rhône-Alpes region  Francheville | |
| Coordinates: 45°44′14″N 4°45′51″E / 45.7372°N 4.7642°ECoordinates: 45°44′14″N 4°45′51″E / 45.7372°N 4.7642°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Metropolis | Metropolis of Lyon |
| Arrondissement | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Michel Rantonnet |
| Area1 | 8.18 km2 (3.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)2 | 13,599 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 69089 / 69340 |
| Elevation |
181–312 m (594–1,024 ft) (avg. 262 m or 860 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Francheville is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
Geography
Surrounding communes
- In the Metropolis of Lyon:
- In the Rhône department:
Transports
- Several buses from the center of Lyon : Lines 14, 29, 30
City partnerships
Sites of interest
- Château de Francheville, listed as a monument historique.
- Fort du Bruissin, an old military fort
References
External links
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