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Annonay
Annonay, vue générale.JPG
Coat of arms of Annonay
Coat of arms
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Intercommunality Bassin d'Annonay
Area
1
 21.20 km2 (8.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 15,383
 • Density 725.61/km2 (1,879.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07010 /07100
Elevation 270–746 m (886–2,448 ft)
(avg. 358 m or 1,175 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Annonay is a lively town in the northern part of the Ardèche département (like a county) in France. It's the biggest town in Ardèche by population, even though the main government office (called the préfecture) is in the smaller town of Privas.

Where is Annonay?

Annonay is located just a few kilometers from the famous Rhône River. It's about 75 kilometers (47 miles) south of the big city of Lyon. Another important city, Saint-Étienne, is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) away.

A Look at Annonay's Past

The name Annonay might have come from the ancient Romans. This town has a cool history, especially when it comes to flying!

The First Hot Air Balloon Flight

Annonay is famous for a very important event in history. On June 4, 1783, two brothers named Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier made history here. They launched their very first public hot air balloon flight! This amazing event showed the world that humans could fly. It was a huge step forward for aviation.

Twin Towns Around the World

Annonay has special friendships with other towns in different countries. These are called twin towns. They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures. Annonay's twin towns are:

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Images for kids

  • Annonay, clocher de la chapelle de Trachin.

    Bell Tower of the Trachin Chapel

  • Annonay, place Grenette

    The Place Grenette

  • Early flight 02562u (2)

    The first flight of the Montgolfière balloon

  • Statue des frères Montgolfier

    Statue of the Montgolfier brothers (1883–1885)

  • Le pont Valgelas

    Valgelas Bridge

  • Vue panoramique d'Annonay

    Panoramic view of Annonay

  • Annonay Montgolfier 2011-08-01-032

    "The Montgolfier brothers"

  • Statue de Marc Seguin (Annonay)

    Statue of Marc Seguin

  • Fontaine Jean-Baptiste Bechetoile

    Jean-Baptiste Béchetoille fountain

  • Annonay, église Saint-Maurice de Toissieu (2)

    Church in the hamlet of Toissieu

  • Vierge du rocher St Denis à Annonay

    Madonna on the Saint-Denis rocks

  • Théâtre d'Annonay (Ardèche, France)

    Facade of the Bassin d'Annonay theatre

  • Hôtel de Ville d'Annonay

    City hall

  • Annonay (Trachin)

    Bell Tower of the Chapel of Trachin

  • Valgelas

    The Valgelas Bridge near the Soubises Vaults and the Place de la Mure

  • Annonay (Notre Dame)

    Church of Our Lady

  • Annonay, porte ancienne place Grenette

    Old door in the Place Grenette (16th century)

  • Annonay (St François)

    Church of Saint Francis

  • Chemin des Terres, Annonay, Ardèches, France.

    Chemin des Terres

  • Annonay (chapelle de l'hôpital)

    Chapel of the Hospital (18th century)

  • Batisse typique d'Annonay, Ardèche, France.

    "Sainte-Barbe" House

  • Chateau annonay-2

    An overview of Mirecouly Castle, illustration of the "Sun belt"

See also

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