The Auvergne Rhone Alpes is a region of France of which Lyon is the Capital. From the central mountain range to the west, the region stretches right up to the French Alps to the east and borders the Provence region to the south. The region is known for its ski resorts in the Alps but also for its legendary gastronomy especially around and in Lyon. The Côtes du Rhône wine region is also very well know to the wine enthusiasts.