Ambérieu-en-Bugey facts for kids
Ambérieu-en-Bugey is a town, also called a commune, located in eastern France. It is found in the Ain department, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. In 2010, about 13,835 people lived there. The people who live in Ambérieu-en-Bugey are called the Ambarrois.
The local economy mainly focuses on commerce (buying and selling goods), industry (making things), construction (building things), and agriculture (farming).
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Exploring Ambérieu-en-Bugey
Ambérieu-en-Bugey has some important old buildings. These are called monuments.
Famous Old Buildings
- The Château des Allymes is a castle built in the 13th century. That means it's over 700 years old!
- The Tour de Gy is a strong, fortified house from the 14th century. Its official name is La maison forte de Saint-Germain.
Both of these old buildings are listed as monuments historiques. This means they are very important historical sites in France.
People from Ambérieu
Some famous people come from Ambérieu-en-Bugey. These include Laure Manaudou and Florent Manaudou. They are both well-known French swimmers.
Images for kids
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Entry to Ambérieu station.
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The D1504 road and the railway line from Lyon to Geneva
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Representation of a Dassault Mirage III in Ambérieu-en-Bugey
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Gold coin of Ambarri, Gallic people occupied the territory of today's department of Ain and their name explains the toponym Ambérieu-en-Bugey
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The Railway Museum
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Sign "Town of autobiography"
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Stamp of the Masonic Lodge
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The Gy Tower
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Château des Allymes
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The church of Saint-Jean-Marie-Vianney
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Ambérieu-en-Bugey Skatepark
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Friendly bowls at Tiret
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View of the Grand Dunois Park
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View of the Park of Échelles
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View of the arcade shops
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View of Bredevent and the Chateau of Allymes
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Aerial view of the station
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See also
In Spanish: Ambérieu-en-Bugey para niños
