Overview of Lyon: Politics

A city of merchants and industry, Lyon has a long tradition of centre-right governments and mayors, even if some neighbourhoods, most notably Croix-Rousse, have a very strong left-wing inclination. In 2001, however, Gérard Collomb, a member of the moderate left-wing Socialist party, was elected mayor. Read More »

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Saint-Paul-de-Varax, Arrondissement de Bourg-en-Bresse, Ain, Rhône-Alpes, France
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Ranchal, Arrondissement de Villefranche-sur-Saone, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France
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Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France
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Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne, France
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  • Perreux, population 2,444, 64 km (40 miles)
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  • Viry, population 247, 70 km (44 miles)
Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu, Arrondissement de Roanne, Loire, Rhône-Alpes, France
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