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'''Lumiose City''' (Japanese: '''ミアレシティ''' ''Miare City'') is a city | '''Lumiose City''' (Japanese: '''ミアレシティ''' ''Miare City'') is a large city nestled in the north-central part of the [[Kalos]] [[region]]. Standing tall in the center of the city is a majestic tower, which serves as its symbol. Here people can enjoy shopping, fine dining and peaceful rides and commutes via [[Gogoat]] through the city's many brick and cobblestone roads. | ||
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Location Location of Lumiose City in Kalos. |
Lumiose City (Japanese: ミアレシティ Miare City) is a large city nestled in the north-central part of the Kalos region. Standing tall in the center of the city is a majestic tower, which serves as its symbol. Here people can enjoy shopping, fine dining and peaceful rides and commutes via Gogoat through the city's many brick and cobblestone roads.
Artwork of male player character riding Gogoat
Origin
Lumiose City is based on Paris, with the tall tower based on the Eiffel Tower.
Name origin
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ミアレシティ Miare City | Possibly from 御生れ miare, advent of a deity. |
English | Lumiose City | From Paris's nickname La Ville-Lumière (The City of Light) and grandiose. |
French | Illumis | From La Ville-Lumière, Paris, and possibly illuminer (illuminate). |
German | Illumina City | From La Ville-Lumière and possibly illuminieren (illuminate). |
Italian | Luminopoli | From La Ville-Lumière and luminoso (bright, luminous). |
Spanish | Ciudad Luminalia | From La Ville-Lumière and possibly luminoso (bright, luminous) or iluminar (illuminate). |
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