Ambronay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ambronay
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Cloister of Ambronay Abbey
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 Ambronay
Location in France
Ambronay
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ain | |
| Arrondissement | Belley | |
| Canton | Ambérieu-en-Bugey | |
| Intercommunality | Plaine de l'Ain | |
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33.55 km2 (12.95 sq mi) | |
| Population
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2,362 | |
| • Density | 70.402/km2 (182.34/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01007 /01500
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| Elevation | 225–765 m (738–2,510 ft) (avg. 246 m or 807 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Ambronay is a small town, also called a commune, in eastern France. It is found in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and the Ain department. In 2010, about 2,362 people lived there. The people who live in Ambronay are called the Ambrunois.
The town's main activities are commerce (buying and selling goods) and construction (building things). Ambronay is famous for its important old buildings. These include the Notre-Dame d'Ambronay abbey and the Gironville bastide (a type of fortified house). Both are considered monuments historiques, which means they are very important historical sites. The town hall, known as the Hôtel de ville, is actually part of a castle built in the 1500s. A famous person from Ambronay is Louis Tholon, who invented the first direct vision spectroscope.
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History of Ambronay
Ambronay has a long and interesting history. The area has been settled for many centuries. Over time, it grew into the town we know today. Its location in the Ain department has made it a place where different cultures and events have met.
Important Buildings and Sites
Ambronay is home to several historic places. These buildings tell stories about the town's past.
The Ambronay Abbey
The Notre-Dame d'Ambronay Abbey is one of the most important buildings in the town. An abbey is a place where monks or nuns live and worship. This abbey is very old and has beautiful architecture. It is a major historical monument in France. People visit it to see its cloisters and learn about its past.
Other Historic Spots
The Gironville bastide is another important historical building. A bastide is a type of fortified country house. It shows how people lived and defended themselves in earlier times. The Hôtel de ville, which is the town hall, is also special. It is part of a 16th-century castle. This means the town's government operates from a very old and grand building.
People and Economy
The people of Ambronay are called Ambrunois. The town's economy mainly focuses on two areas. These are commerce, which means trading and selling goods, and construction, which involves building houses and other structures. These activities help the town grow and provide jobs for its residents.
Famous People from Ambronay
One notable person from Ambronay is Louis Tholon. He was an inventor. Louis Tholon created the first direct vision spectroscope. A spectroscope is a tool used in science to look at light and see what it is made of. This invention was very important for scientific research.
See also
In Spanish: Ambronay para niños
Images for kids
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The Ambronay-Priay Station at the beginning of the 20th century
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Exterior of the Abbey
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Cloister of the Abbey
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Inside a cloister
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View of the cloister
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Recumbent Statue of Jacques de Mauvoisin, Abbot of Ambronay from 1425 to 1437, 15th century
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Stained Glass in the abbey
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Bust of Louis Thallon
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Statue of Saint Bernard
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Village Plan in the stairs in the old library
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The Archives Tower of the Abbey
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Detail above a door to the Abbey
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Statue on the exterior of the Abbey
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Baptismal Font in the Abbey
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The Nave
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Interior of the Abbey
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Detail in the interior of the Abbey
