Ambléon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ambléon
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 Ambléon
Location in France
Ambléon
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Belley |
| Intercommunality | Belley Bas Bugey |
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5.88 km2 (2.27 sq mi) |
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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
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| 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.
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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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Lac d'Ambléon is a beautiful lake near Ambléon.
See also
In Spanish: Ambléon para niños
