Ambérieux-en-Dombes facts for kids
Ambérieux-en-Dombes is a small town, also called a commune, located in the eastern part of France. It is found in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is like a large state or province. This commune is part of the Ain department, which is a smaller area within the region.
In 2009, about 1,592 people lived in Ambérieux-en-Dombes. The people who live there are called the Ambarrois.
The most important old building in the commune is the Château d'Ambérieux-en-Dombes. This is a castle that was built a very long time ago, in the 14th century (which means the 1300s). It is so important that it is listed as a monument historique, meaning it's a special historical site protected by the government. The castle was fixed up and made new again in 2010.
Some famous people have come from Ambérieux-en-Dombes. One was Laurent Capponi, who was a lord of Ambérieux in the 16th century. A lord was a powerful person who owned land and had control over an area. Another famous person was Jean Saint-Cyr, a French politician. A politician is someone who works in government to make decisions for the people.
Images for kids
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The Castle Tower.
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The War Memorial.
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Door to the Castle.
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View of the Village Church.
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Ruins of the Castle
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Historical monument plaque on the Chateau
See also
In Spanish: Ambérieux-en-Dombes para niños
