Ancenis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ancenis
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Part of Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
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From top to bottom, left to right: The Château d'Ancenis, the flags above the town hall, the town hall, the Ancenis Bridge, St. Peter's Church, the Halles in Ancenis, and a panoramic view of Ancenis.
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 Ancenis
Location in France
Ancenis
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Loire-Atlantique | |
| Arrondissement | Châteaubriant-Ancenis | |
| Canton | Ancenis-Saint-Géréon | |
| Commune | Ancenis-Saint-Géréon | |
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20.07 km2 (7.75 sq mi) | |
| Population
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7,656 | |
| • Density | 381.46/km2 (987.99/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
44150
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| Elevation | 5–41 m (16–135 ft) (avg. 13 m or 43 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. | ||
Ancenis (pronounced ahn-see-NEE) was once a town in western France. It was located in the Loire-Atlantique area. On January 1, 2019, Ancenis joined with another town, Saint-Géréon. They formed a new, bigger town called Ancenis-Saint-Géréon.
Ancenis was very important in history. It was a key spot on the road to Nantes. Nantes is the historic capital of Brittany. Because of its location, Ancenis was often called "the key of Brittany." It was also known as "the door of Brittany."
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What to See in Ancenis
Ancenis has many interesting places to visit. You can explore its history and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Historic Buildings
- The Château d'Ancenis is a large castle. It mixes medieval and Renaissance styles. This means it was built and changed over many centuries.
- The Church of Saint Peter is very old. Parts of it were built in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries.
- The Chapel of the Ursulines is another historic church building.
- The Chapel Notre-Dame de Délivrance is also a place of worship.
- You can walk through the old quarter. It has many houses built a long time ago.
Natural Sights
- The Loire river flows right by Ancenis. The town is on the north side of the river.
- The Dolmen at Pierre-Couvretière is an ancient stone structure. It was built by people thousands of years ago.
Sports in Ancenis
Ancenis has its own soccer team. It is called RCA 44. RCA stands for Racing Club D'Ancenis.
Famous People from Ancenis
Several well-known people have connections to Ancenis.
- Henri Ottmann was a famous painter.
- Jordan Veretout is a French soccer player. He plays for top teams.
- William Louiron is also a soccer player.
Twin Towns
Ancenis has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns."
- One twin town is Kirkham. It is in Lancashire, UK.
- Another twin town is Bad Brückenau. This is a spa town in Germany. It is located in the Rhön Mountains.
See also
In Spanish: Ancenis para niños
