Lyon
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Lyon is a city in central France. The third largest French city, it is a major centre of business, situated between Paris and Marseille, and has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy and a significant role in the history of cinema.
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Born in Lyon
The long list of notable native Lyonnais includes:
- François Rabelais, 16th century writer
- Petrus Borel
- Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, painter of the life of Ste Geneviève (1824-1898)
- Maurice Jarre, composer
- Jean Michel Jarre, musician
- Bertrand Tavernier, movie director
- Bernard Pivot, journalist
- Hector Guimard, Art Nouveau architect
- Max Pécas, exploitation filmmaker
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