The Rhône-Alpes region in the southeast of France shares its borders with Switzerland and Italy. This is a region well known for the peaks of the Alps as well as outstanding cultural heritage and gastronomic traditions. The city of Lyon is widely recognised for its archaeology and history and is included on the UNESCO list of World heritage Sites. The departments in Rhône-Alpes are: Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie, Haute-Savoie.