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Location of the 3rd arrondissement in Lyon

The third arrondissement of Lyon is located in the Rhône department. It is bounded to the north by Avenue de Cours Lafayette and to the south by Avenue Rockefeller. The borough covers 6.35 km2.

History of the 3rd arrondissement

The creation of the third arrondissement of Lyon dates back a few years. The territory was established with four other boroughs following the proclamation of the decree of March 24, 1852. At its beginnings, the third borough still only presented a few features of urbanity. The area is mainly made up of agricultural land, the latter occupying 4/5 of the territory.

Currently, the third arrondissement is an urban region in its own right. It is the most populated district of the city of Lyon. The density of its population reaches up to 15,584 inhabitants/km2.

The specificities of the 3rd arrondissement

The third district of Lyon is characterized by its modern landscape. It includes four districts like La Préfecture, La Villette, Dauphiné-Sans-Souci and Montchat.

There are many monuments to visit: the Grand Temple of Lyon, the Maurice-Ravel Auditorium, the Part-Dieu tower... You can also relax in the parks and green spaces of the district.

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