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Ambléon is located in France
Ambléon
Ambléon
Location in France
Ambléon is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ambléon
Ambléon
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ain
Arrondissement Belley
Canton Belley
Intercommunality Belley Bas Bugey
Area
1
5.88 km2 (2.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
120
 • Density 20.4/km2 (52.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
01006 /01300
Elevation 330–940 m (1,080–3,080 ft)
(avg. 430 m or 1,410 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ambléon is a small and charming village located in the eastern part of France. It's part of the Ain department, which is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. In 2009, about 120 people called Ambléon home. The people who live here are called the Ambléonais.

Life in Ambléon

The main way people make a living in Ambléon is through agriculture and growing grapes for wine. This means the village has a strong connection to the land and its traditions. The mayor of Ambléon is Annie Bionda. She was elected for the term from 2008 to 2014.

Exploring Ambléon's History

Ambléon is also known for its interesting old buildings. There's a chapel that dates back to the 1200s, which is very old! You can also find two private castles in the area. These castles were built in the 1400s and 1500s. They are important monuments that show the long history of the village.

Famous People from Ambléon

One well-known person from Ambléon was Théodore Chavanton. He was a school teacher in the village. Théodore Chavanton was also an author, famous for his book called L'Oasis perdue, which means The Lost Oasis. He wrote it in 1945.


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