RhoneAlpes
Rhône-Alpes, commonly written Rhône-Alpes in French, was a former administrative region in the southeast of France. It existed as a regional subdivision until 2016, when it was merged with Auvergne to form the larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The regional capital was Lyon. The region comprised eight departments: Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie.
Geography and notable features include the eastern Alpine arc and the Rhône River valley. The region contains
Economy and culture: Rhône-Alpes has a diversified economy with manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech industries, alongside
Administration and status: The region was dissolved on January 1, 2016, as part of France’s territorial reform,