Francheville, Rhône
Francheville (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃ʃvil] ; Arpitan: Franchevéla) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon, region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France.
Geography
Francheville is a western suburb of Lyon.
Surrounding communes
- In the Metropolis of Lyon:
- In the Rhône department:
Transport
- Several buses from the center of Lyon : Lines 14, 29, 30, C20
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 4,932 | — |
| 1975 | 8,099 | +7.34% |
| 1982 | 9,500 | +2.31% |
| 1990 | 10,863 | +1.69% |
| 1999 | 11,324 | +0.46% |
| 2007 | 11,708 | +0.42% |
| 2012 | 13,599 | +3.04% |
| 2017 | 14,198 | +0.87% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
City partnerships
Sites of interest
- Château de Francheville, listed as a monument historique.
- Fort du Bruissin, an old military fort