Rillieux-la-Pape

Rillieux-la-Pape sits on a plateau above the Rhône valley in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, where Lyon’s northern outskirts meet the southern edge of the Dombes plateau. Part of the Lyon metropolitan area, it retains a more residential, open character than the city centre, with neighbourhoods extending across higher ground. The Fort de Vancia, built in the late 19th century as part of Lyon’s defensive belt, recalls the strategic role once assigned to these heights. The present commune was formed in 1972 through the union of Rillieux and Crépieux-la-Pape. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Rillieux-la-Pape and the Lyon metropolitan area.

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