Rillieux-la-Pape () is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central-eastern France. In 2023, it had a population of 31,389. The commune was formed in 1973 by the merger of the former communes Rillieux and Crépieux-la-Pape.Modifications aux circonscriptions administratives territoriales (fusion de communes), Journal officiel de la République française n° 0296, 20 December 1972, pp. 13168-13169.

History The Hôtel de Ville is a former château acquired in 1976.

Population

Population data before 1975 refer to the former commune of Rillieux.

Climate

Notable people

Alexandre Vincendet, mayor and MP

Twin cities Rillieux-la-Pape is twinned with three cities: Łęczyca, Poland Natitingou, Benin Ditzingen, Germany

See also Communes of the Metropolis of Lyon

References

External links

Official website (in French)