Givors is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It lies at the confluence of the Rhone and th…Givors is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It lies at the confluence of the Rhone and the Gier about 25 km south of Lyon and on the main road between that city and Saint-Étienne. It lies between the Monts du Lyonnais to the north and west and the foothills of Mont Pilat to the south and west. The city has long served as a crossroads between the communities of the Rhône and those of the Loire. The A47 autoroute runs through the heart of Givors connecting it to Saint-Étienne, Lyon and Vienne. Givors is also a northern gateway to the Pilat Regional Natural Park.