Saint-Priest, one of the major towns and cities on the east outskirts of Lyon, is the second-largest and fifth most populated municipality in the Rhône department. It is a place where rural flavour meets the hustle and bustle of the city. Endowed with a prime strategic location, its heart beats for economic growth within its confines and the quality of life of the 49,100 people who call it home. Life is good in Saint-Priest, from the village —the historical heart of the city steeped in rural charm— to the fort and its 35-hectare park, not to mention the château, the crown jewel of municipal heritage. The reopening of the iconic Théo Argence theatre and the launch of a brand-new cinema in the evolving city centre are two examples of an ambitious and people-oriented cultural policy. Saint-Priest has been awarded the "Ville active et sportive" label (4 laurel crowns) and has a wide range of venues open to everyone, including its water sports centre, which will soon have an extra two pools.