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From 1 Jan 2016 the regions of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes have been merged to form the new Region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes – Prefecture: Lyon see http://pro.rhonealpes-tourisme.com/
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From 1 Jan 2016 the regions of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes have been merged to form the new Region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes – Prefecture: Lyon see http://pro.rhonealpes-tourisme.com/