Lyons
GULF OF Brotteaux, La Croix-Rousse, etc.; several fine squares, of which the Place Bellecour is one of the largest in Europe. The fortifications extend in a circle of 13 miles round the city. Lyons, the ancient Lugdunum, was founded about 42 years before the Christian era, and suffered greatly during the Revolution from the conflicts of hostile parties. It is the birthplace of Germanicus, the emperors Claudius, M. Aurelius, and Caracalla; of Jussieu, Jacquard, and Camille Jourdan.
Pop. about 525,000.