Lyon is a city at the South-East of France. This region is known for its warm, comfortable climate and vineyards. Lyon is the third biggest city in France in terms of population and was recognized as a most comfortable one for living in France (even more than Paris, Marseille, and Toulouse). Lyon is also one of the oldest cities in France. It was founded by Galician tribes around III-I centuries BC and was the trade center due to being at the crossroads of trade routes. Later, in the Medieval and Renaissance period, the city became a cradle of French culture, acknowledged all around Europe. During World War II Lyon was the center of the French resistance movement against German troops. Nowadays the economy of Lyon is developing fast, and it is the second city in France by the business activity. The first place in Lyon industries is bioengineering and pharmacy (Lyonbiopole, Axelera), the second one is multimedia and interactive leisure production (Imaginove). International and foreign companies are choosing Lyon for their branches, and since 2012, 66% of offices here are rented by them. If you also would like to find an office for rent in Lyon - you may check the latest offers at the MatchOffice website.
