Ainay-le-Château facts for kids

Church in Ainay-le-Château

Coat of arms of Ainay-le-Château

Ainay-le-Château is a small town in central France. It is known as a French commune. This means it is like a local government area or a town. Ainay-le-Château is located in the Allier department. A department is a bit like a county or a region in other countries.

What is a French Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest area of local government. It is like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services. France has many thousands of communes, from very small villages to large cities like Paris.

Where is the Allier Department?

The Allier department is in the middle of France. It is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and historic towns. Ainay-le-Château is one of the many communes found within the Allier department.

Images for kids

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  The Church Front

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  Church entrance

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  The nave

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  Funerary Slab

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  Funerary Slab

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  The Tabernacle

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  Virgin and child

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  House of Lorette

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  Pietà from the 16th century

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  Notre Dame de la Salette

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In Spanish: Ainay-le-Château para niños