Map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is in France. Its capital is Lyon. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.

Map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with the capital Lyon, cities and departments
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Where is Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

The highlighted area shows Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes within France. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.

Location of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: facts and places

Country
France
Capital
Lyon
Area
69,711 km² (26,916 sq mi)
Population
8.2 million (2023)
Map reference point
45.45° N, 4.80° E

Places shown in this area include Lyon, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, Clermont-Ferrand, Annecy, Roanne, and Vichy. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Lyon is marked separately as the capital.

Blank map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Use this map without names to practice locating places and labeling departments. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.

Blank map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes without names
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes coloring map

Black-and-white coloring map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Departments on the map

The source contains 12 units within this outline. Small units may not all have room for a printed label. This list reflects the source snapshot.

Sources and reuse

Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.

Internal boundaries: Natural Earth, version 5.1.2, Public domain. Adapted by matching source units to the parent outline and simplifying them for display. Download the derived boundary database under the source license. Later administrative changes and small differences between source outlines may not be represented.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is in France. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Lyon, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, and Clermont-Ferrand.

What is the capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

The capital is Lyon. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.

Can I print a blank map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.

How current are the boundaries on this map?

The departments follow Natural Earth, version 5.1.2. The 12 mapped units are the source snapshot, not a statement of today's official total. Later splits or renamings may not appear.

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